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484 Nakamura thumbstud fix
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I called Benchmade and told them that the thumb studs were catching on my pockets. They seem to be aware of the situation as they sent me a set off a different knife. No catching on pockets at all.
thanks for the tip. I will try this too
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I called them two months ago and they told me there was no such thing! Do you remember what knife it was off? I ended up grinding mine down my self in a drill and sandpaper. Its one of my favorite knives. I plan to drill out the liners at some point.
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She never mentioned what knife the studs were from. After I told her it was for a 484, she sounded like she was going down some sort of list. Maybe try again?
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I'll give it another go. Can you post a pic of the stud they sent you when you get a chance? Thank you!
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They're not hourglass shaped like the originals. I don't have them anymore to compare :/
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Those are studs from a 531 aren't they
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I just called Benchmade and they said no other thumb studs would fit, that the Nakamura thumb studs were different. I asked them to send me another set of thumb studs which I will grind, sand and install. Also got a deep carry clip.
What a genius fix, why I never thought of this I have no clue. Have had my 484 for a few years and rarely carry it bc I have also had the blade flip open a few times pulling out of pocket. Have plenty of screws left over from scale replacements on other benchmades I own and the mod worked perfectly