I've asked this before but thought maybe someone had come up with a clever idea on how to do it.
I have an engraved Delica SS with a sentimental attachment that I ......should not have...... done blade stuff to.
So, I'm wondering if there's any way for me to preserve my nicely engraved handles and stick a new blade in?
New knife and drill out rivet? Yikes!
Is there ANY way to swap a blade on a SS model?
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Re: Is there ANY way to swap a blade on a SS model?
The pivot pin can be punched out but I would recommend having it done by someone who knows what they're doing. You might even be able to pay Spyderco to do it if you have a doner blade and pay for it.
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Re: Is there ANY way to swap a blade on a SS model?
Hi Jim,
There may be other alternatives out there, but I'm thinking you are correct: drilling out the existing pivot and replacing will likely be the best option. My primary concern would be with the tolerances of the lock after the pivot is drilled and replaced. In other words, there isn't a lot of room for error (especially assuming it's a .125" pivot). Good luck!
There may be other alternatives out there, but I'm thinking you are correct: drilling out the existing pivot and replacing will likely be the best option. My primary concern would be with the tolerances of the lock after the pivot is drilled and replaced. In other words, there isn't a lot of room for error (especially assuming it's a .125" pivot). Good luck!
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Re: Is there ANY way to swap a blade on a SS model?
Have you considered a blade regrind? I know a good guy...RazorEdgeKnives in S.C.
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Re: Is there ANY way to swap a blade on a SS model?
My problems started with a regrind.
I got this bright idea that I wanted serrated so I had Kelley's Cutlery (who does great work) serrate it for me.
Well...... THEN.... I decided that was a ....MISTAKE... so he ground it back to PLAIN.
Which.... left it a bit...er...um.... smaller. Who'da thunk? heh
It is okay I guess, but I'd sure like to get a full depth blade in there again.
Lesson learned.
MY first worry is what's been mentioned about lock fit.
Probably BEST to think of other things. :o
I got this bright idea that I wanted serrated so I had Kelley's Cutlery (who does great work) serrate it for me.
Well...... THEN.... I decided that was a ....MISTAKE... so he ground it back to PLAIN.
Which.... left it a bit...er...um.... smaller. Who'da thunk? heh
It is okay I guess, but I'd sure like to get a full depth blade in there again.
Lesson learned.
MY first worry is what's been mentioned about lock fit.
Probably BEST to think of other things. :o
Re: Is there ANY way to swap a blade on a SS model?
I wouldn't have high hopes for it going back together very tight. But it can be done. You will want to find a beat up SS knife to practice on, don't experiment on something you're attached to (sounds like you learned that lesson though).
You'll need replacement pins and probably a press to flare them. I think that's how they're done -- cut a little too long, smushed with a press, then ground flush with the scales.
You'll need replacement pins and probably a press to flare them. I think that's how they're done -- cut a little too long, smushed with a press, then ground flush with the scales.
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Re: Is there ANY way to swap a blade on a SS model?
Blade pivot is a pin which, in theory, can be punched out with the proper size drift punch. The blade could then be removed and replaced. In practice, I suspect that only a skilled craftsman experienced in building or rebuilding traditional bolster and scales folders would stand a chance of pulling it off successfully. Even then, it would only be certain to work with a blade from another SS Delica of the same vintage.
One other question comes to mind. Is the knife actually engraved, or has it been fitted with one or more engraved overlays. I ask because many "Western style" engraved Spydercos are overlays. If that's the case, it may be easier to find someone who could remove the overlay(s) and then reapply them to a new Delica.
One other question comes to mind. Is the knife actually engraved, or has it been fitted with one or more engraved overlays. I ask because many "Western style" engraved Spydercos are overlays. If that's the case, it may be easier to find someone who could remove the overlay(s) and then reapply them to a new Delica.
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Re: Is there ANY way to swap a blade on a SS model?
The biggest stumbling block, even for an experienced craftsman, would be finishing the ends of the new pivot pin without wiping out the engraving. Without seeing it, I can't be certain, but I would guess that it is time to call it "leason learned", put it in a display case with the blade closed and move on.