Help needed-112 blade/pivot pin removal

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Hey guys,
I'm restoring a 112 and have the cosmetic work done.
Seems like this one saw some sea time and was put away wet!
Now I'm hoping to get some advice on removing the blade and
possibly replacing the pivot pin.
Any advice on this or a link to a how to thread would really make my day!
I'm assuming a drift punch would do the trick?
Also where could one purchase said pins?
Thank You in advance.



Duane
 
Just use a hammer and 1/8" punch and drive the pin out. I have a steel block with a 3/8" hole in it to do that. The 1/8" pin stock can be bought from numerous knife supply companies. Jantz is a good one. When you knock the pin out, you need to file the inside of the bolsters where the pin was. Then lay the blade back in the knife and use the ball end of a ball pien hammer and ping the holes on both sides until there is a divot all around the hole. This eliminates ring around the rivet. Lightly oil the blade where it goes inside the knife and insert the new pin. Then you hammer it down until tight. Lots of steps to do it correctly.
 
Thanx arks, that's very helpful. So I'm thinking the pin is left a little long then hammered to give a slight flair on both sides, then planed flush and re polish the bolsters.?
 
Very brave and ambitious , but i think buck will take care of this for way cheaper than the amount of time and money for parts .
 
Very brave and ambitious , but i think buck will take care of this for way cheaper than the amount of time and money for parts .


My wife tells me the same thing about getting a 'real' mechanic to do the work on my project cars...but where's the fun in that?
Russ
 
...This'll come in handy...:D

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Got the repair done!!!
A huge thank you to arksknives for the advice !
Thanx Russ and Dave for the encouragement.
An old 112 now has a new lease on life!
Opens smooth as silk and closes with a nice little "snick" .
 
Got the repair done!!!
A huge thank you to arksknives for the advice !
Thanx Russ and Dave for the encouragement.
An old 112 now has a new lease on life!
Opens smooth as silk and closes with a nice little "snick" .

I'm glad to help with advice. Sounds like you did a good job. Pictures?

Eric
 
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