Is it worth it?

David Nowlin

David Nowlin

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I have these 3 and only the middle one is good. IMG_4462.jpeg
Both Broken inside.
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I thought about switching the scales on the one on the right with the middle one that is usable?
Unless there is a better option to repair the two broken ones. I know just chuck them in the garbage they are like $10 for a new one.
But why i would pry up (never done it) and glue the nicer scales on the serviceable knife?
What’s my best option?
 
Making one serviceable tool out of two broken ones? Seems worth it to me with one caveat, the celluloid scales never snap on as securely as they did from the factory once pried off the rivets. A dab of glue on each rivet can remedy that. Thin blade to gently pry them up and lightly clamp them on the donor knife when you glue them in place.
 
Thanks very much. I figured i would do that exact thing.
Too bad one of the broken knives scissors still works as normal. Slips out and snaps back into the handle. Wish i could remove the other two blade and file and just have a dedicated scissors?
 
Also have to think about what your time is worth too, being that a new replacement is only 25.00 USD, however If you like tinkering or they have sentimental value then, by all means.
 
Make little fixed blades with the blades from the broken knives.
 
I hadn’t thought about that.
But seriously if I sent the two broken ones back, they would actually fix or send two new ones back? I just can’t believe that, but it certainly would be worth a try.
 
If you use a hair dryer or very hot water, you can make the scales a bit more pliable and help encourage the scales to snap back on more securely. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
 
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David Nowlin said:
I hadn’t thought about that.
But seriously if I sent the two broken ones back, they would actually fix or send two new ones back? I just can’t believe that, but it certainly would be worth a try.
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Yes they will.

In August of 2022, I. bought a small lot of four Vic classics off the great bay. seller said all were in good condition. He lied like a rug. Three were in very good shape with a couple having the original edge on blades. One was very heavy used with a broken blade spring. I sent it off to the Victorinox site in Connecticut and enclosed 5 dollars for shipping. They sent back a new classic.

Victorinox has a warrantee second only to Buck.
 
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