Recommendation? Lanyard hole rivet repair advice please!

[ferider]

Sure thing - I just “re-created the scene” so I could snap some pics.

Note/warning: I am not recommending this fix to anyone. If done improperly it could cause aesthetic damage or even break the tube entirely. Be advised this was done by an amateur blacksmith/knife maker on a user knife.

Note: This was low-tech and I know my shop is a mess.

Ok - I started by rounding off the square ends of the nails on my belt sander.
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I then clamped one in my vise at the right height to keep the lanyard tube perpendicular to the nail.
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I covered both nails with 4 layers of paper towel, then used several light/medium hammer blows with a ~1lb hammer and tested for ticking. It was gone.
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No scuffing I can detect either.
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Pretty simple.

Very well done. And I think we are wearing the same watch

 

[scdub]

Very well done. And I think we are wearing the same watch

Thanks!

Is it this model/similar?

Engraved anniversary gift from my wife - she picked it out herself but she got my style right and I wear it every day.

 

[ferider]

Thanks!

Is it this model/similar?

Engraved anniversary gift from my wife - she picked it out herself but she got my style right and I wear it every day.

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Similar but different; same wrist band though, and likely same movement:

I like Eco drives. Have two, the other one is radio controlled but less robust.