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Do the BK&T's require a special tool to disassemble the handles? I don't want to strip the screws.
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BK&T special tools needed?
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Cougar Allen
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Lets see if we can find the right forum
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Sorry. Been here awhile, but still not fully up to speed on the right places to post threads.
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They are Allen screws, I believe they are 3/16". Following is a suggestion:
I have a BK-7, and one of the first things I did was change out the screws to standard flat-blade type headed screws, in stainless steel. That way, I can remove the handles easily, with the SAK that I carry in the sheath pocket. All of the stainless steel screws that are available are shiny; I cured that by putting them on a stove burner set to high, for about three minutes each. They turn a nice purple, then you pick them up with tongs and drop them in cold water. There - you now have dark screws. Same procedure with the nuts.
The reason I did this was because I don't carry around an allen wrench with me, but I do have the SAK everywhere I go. The only thing I store in the handles is wax-covered matches.
thx - cpr