Is it possible to take the old FRN UKPK model scales and add the new model blade and spring? Or is that impossible because of the new spring? What about just a straight blade swap?
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UKPK blade and spring swap question
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Re: UKPK blade and spring swap question
Are the frn ukpk's not pinned construction?
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Re: UKPK blade and spring swap question
No, unfortunately they are not.Leeroy37 wrote:Are the frn ukpk's not pinned construction?
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Re: UKPK blade and spring swap question
Sorry I meant riveted constructionIgnaz wrote:No, unfortunately they are not.Leeroy37 wrote:Are the frn ukpk's not pinned construction?
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Re: UKPK blade and spring swap question
Yes, Liquid Cobra, as shown via the pic. However, in my samples, the kick and tang of the older version blade is different from the FFG version, so the forked spring only works with the FFG blade. If you mix the blade and spring, the blade will not fully seat in the scales upon closing, which is a safety issue.
Keep in mind the swapping voids the warranty.
Keep in mind the swapping voids the warranty.
Re: UKPK blade and spring swap question
I always thought pinned and riveted is the same. What is the difference?Leeroy37 wrote:Sorry I meant riveted constructionIgnaz wrote:No, unfortunately they are not.Leeroy37 wrote:Are the frn ukpk's not pinned construction?
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Re: UKPK blade and spring swap question
Swapping the blade might work with a forked spring and the newer FFG models, I can at least confirm that it won't work with the older hollow ground blades.
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Rivets usually consist of two different parts like the corby rivet, a pinned handle is put together with pieces of solid metal.Ignaz wrote:I always thought pinned and riveted is the same. What is the difference?
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Re: UKPK blade and spring swap question
Yes, it does work with the newer FFG models. Here's a drop point blade from a black FRN model that I swapped into an orange handle. Swapping blades between different generations of the spring Spyderco uses in these UKPK's isn't possible AFAIK. Good luck! Radioactive :)Mr Blonde wrote:Swapping the blade might work with a forked spring and the newer FFG models, I can at least confirm that it won't work with the older hollow ground blades.
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Re: UKPK blade and spring swap question
Rivets can be solid too.MarcusH wrote:Rivets usually consist of two different parts like the corby rivet, a pinned handle is put together with pieces of solid metal.Ignaz wrote:I always thought pinned and riveted is the same. What is the difference?