Is it possible to replace the scales on a Swiss army knife?

[CLEM]

I would like to change the scales(the handle bits) i think there called on my Swiss army pocket goes everywhere with me pocket knife for wooden versions,is this possible and anyone know anyone who could do it ect.

 

[Andy]

You can just prise the scales off (warm water first may help). There are a number of rather nice looking ones on BB but I can't find them. Just draw round the scales you pulled off on a bit of wood and the use expoy to glue them on.
I'm trying to work out a way of doing it that still allows me to have the tooth pick and tweasers.

 

[Tantalus]

nice thread on british blades

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3526&highlight=scales


Tant

 

[Motorbike Man]

You can just prise the scales off (warm water first may help). There are a number of rather nice looking ones on BB but I can't find them. Just draw round the scales you pulled off on a bit of wood and the use expoy to glue them on.
I'm trying to work out a way of doing it that still allows me to have the tooth pick and tweasers.

Why not just either carve out the slots with a scalpel, or use a dremel instead. Shouldn't be that difficult.

 

[CLEM]

Thanks gents.

 

[Stew]

Go visit knifeforums and join the SOSAK. There are a number of guys doing some great scale replacements in a variety of materials (tweezers etc included)

They'll give you plenty of advice.

 

[arctic hobo]

I'm inspired - I may just scale it in reindeer horn, etch on the logo, and lacquer it...

 

[maximus otter]

Email the main UK dealers at the below address:

sales@burton-mccall.co.uk

They will send you replacements for your damaged scales free of charge. I know: I've done it.

The scales themselves pop off with a little effort. The new ones stud on easily. Merely place them in the right position, set the knife on a carpeted floor, then apply 13 1/2 stone of pressure!

mirage