Recommendation? Aftermarket customs

[HolyRoller]

I've seen some really over-the-top builds, like the double-blade 110's, and that got me thinking.

The GEC #71 Sudbuster (a Case Sodbuster clone with the addition of a bottle opener) is a great idea.

Now imagine that concept, but built off a 112 Slim Pro Torx.

Thumbstud would need to be altered to one sided. I suppose hardware would need replacing for the added layer. Bottle opener / flathead would likely need to be made from scratch.


I'm tempted to give it a shot, myself. I have a pre-torx Slim Pro model I could probably convert, easily enough. I'd just need an additional backlock, and make the bottle opener...

I haven't even started and I feel like I'm in over my head.

Thoughts? Ideas?

 

[J Hubbard]

liner or washer between the blades, so they both don't try to come out when you open one. good luck.

 

[HolyRoller]

liner or washer between the blades, so they both don't try to come out when you open one. good luck.

Good point.

 

[MT_Pokt]

Have at it!

You'll need:
1 additional blade bushing
1 additional lock bar
1 additional spring holder
1 additional spring
1 spacer to match the space between the blades for the lock bar and spring holder. Best to use nickel or brass sheet and cut/shape accordingly.

Don't forget, longer fasteners.

 

[HolyRoller]

Have at it!

You'll need:
1 additional blade bushing
1 additional lock bar
1 additional spring holder
1 additional spring
1 spacer to match the space between the blades for the lock bar and spring holder. Best to use nickel or brass sheet and cut/shape accordingly.

Don't forget, longer fasteners.

Yeah... I might be better off commissioning it from someone.

I can imagine there's a handful of people on this board.that just have boxes of those parts hanging around from past projects. Lol.

 

[pholder]

Personally I would not ruin a 112, if I want a bottle opener I will carry a 112 and a SAK

 

[MT_Pokt]

Option 2...lol

 

[bucksway]

If you take a 110/112 double blade folder that can be found for under $200.00 just grind the 110 blade into a bottle opener..You absolutely will have a 1 of 1...

 

[HolyRoller]

If you take a 110/112 double blade folder that can be found for under $200.00 just grind the 110 blade into a bottle opener..You absolutely will have a 1 of 1...

I actually considered something similar as a workaround to having to make the bottle opener from scratch.

My biggest worry is the hollow ground edge not having enough meat to form a decent lip for the bottle opener.

This is definitely going to require more research. I suppose I have other projects to finish...