I love this knife, but the aluminum scales are pretty "tactical" in that, with every day use, they can turn the pocket seam on a pair of jeans into frayed mush in a month or two. Because of this, I carry it for a while and then trade out to a Spyderco Manix2 just to save the pocket. Now Benchmade has come out with the North Fork, which looks pretty close to my Mini Presidio but with nice smooth wood scales. What a great idea, and hey, I can do that with mine. But one problem: the small torx screws that hold the scales on my knife screw into little threaded inserts on the left side scales. My question: what is the size of these screws and where do I get some inserts or nuts to mount on the scales I plan to carve out of wood or micarta (I haven't made up my mind on that yet.). Any help on this will be greatly appreciated. That Benchmade is too nice to not carry everyday. Thanks.
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Changing the Scales on a Benchmade Mini Presidio?
- Thread starter gt1jimi
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Keyman, I really like the idea of adding threaded inserts to the spacer. I was planning on making a new spacer of a contrasting color of wood or micarta, so that fits in well. Now, what is the specific size of those screws and their attendant inserts, and where would I source them?
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Screws/threads are 2-56.
Go to USAknifemakers and pick up some screws (2-56) and some 1/8" Pivot Barrels.
I can't remember the back spacer thickness, but I know it's not over 3/16".
So, you want to look for 1/8" pivot barrels x 3/16" or greater in length with a 2-56 thread.
You can cut the pivot barrels to the length you need and then all you need is a 1/8" drill bit to install them into the back spacer.
Spot on, Keyman, Thank You! That is exactly what I was looking for. Now, to pick up the pieces along with some scale material and start work. Since this is my first attempt, I'll buy extra material. "Trial and Error" always involves that second idea, at least at the beginning. Thanks again.