Lost a bolt

[Mastalerz]

So I got out of work at 10am today and decided to do some fishing on this gorgeous day. I already bought the shiners and swung back home to check the mail for my micarta scales. I was in a rush and also excited for my new scales so I decided to change them out on a dock. One of the bolts fell between the dock and before I rip up the boards I was wondering if anyone knew the size of bolt I need for a replacement.

On a side note, my scales have a lot of dust rubbing off, is that normal?

 

[LeeBower]

Here is some info from the FAQ... good luck .. Might as well get a set of stainless nuts and bolts too

o Screws + Nuts == Fasteners

Extremely popular question... From Toooj '''The Fasteners for the BK-2, 3, 7, 77, 9 are Socket Head Cap screws #10-24 x 5/8" L. The BK-11 Screws are #6-32 x 5/8" (Not positive on the length) Socket head Cap screws. You should be able to go to any hardware store and buy these'''

From OREGON FAL'ER '''Screw sizes are 10/32 0r 10/24 x 5/8 for the big beckers and 8/32 x 1/2 for the shorts. '''

DerekH adds '''but a Torx 20 works really well'''

Forgot to add that I ended up hand washing my micarta scales in soap and water a couple times to get the dust off..

 

[Mastalerz]

So I got out of work at 10am today and decided to do some fishing on this gorgeous day. I already bought the shiners and swung back home to check the mail for my micarta scales. I was in a rush and also excited for my new scales so I decided to change them out on a dock. One of the bolts fell between the dock and before I rip up the boards I was wondering if anyone knew the size of bolt I need for a replacement.

On a side note, my scales have a lot of dust rubbing off, is that normal?

Here is some info from the FAQ... good luck .. Might as well get a set of stainless nuts and bolts too



Forgot to add that I ended up hand washing my micarta scales in soap and water a couple times to get the dust off..

Thanks for the info! And yeah I'm still at the lake so I would rather wash it off in clean water, I rubbed it with my bandana but I know that the stuff micarta is made out of is pretty dangerous to breathe in so I wasn't sure if this was normal. An if I get the stainless steel bolts and screw I mine as well strip the blade as well now

 

[LeeBower]

Thanks for the info! And yeah I'm still at the lake so I would rather wash it off in clean water, I rubbed it with my bandana but I know that the stuff micarta is made out of is pretty dangerous to breathe in so I wasn't sure if this was normal. An if I get the stainless steel bolts and screw I mine as well strip the blade as well now

swirl it around in the lake a few times.. the fish will line up to get on your stringer

Strip it, micarta, stainless hardware... just need some liners and you are set. Have fun, I know I wish I was a t a lake right now..

 

[Chameleonbear]

My suggestion would be to just ditch the middle screw till you get some stainless. I know quite a few folks will just ditch the center screw completely. I really don't think it will make THAT much difference. I think it was Fal'er who makes 2 hole Micarta when he does make it. I wouldn't swear to that though. I thought that was what I saw when I saw his work.

 

[Magus]

As stated all you need are some 10-24 x 5/8" socket head screws and then just get some 10-24 hex nuts to match and you're set. Go all stainless. It's about a $2 investment at best at any mom and pop hardware store I've been to in the area. Just bought some stainless hardware last week for my new BK10.

 

[Mastalerz]

Well I haven't been camping since I got my BK2, just a lot day hikes and fishing. I've used my Mora way more than the BK2. So I decided to put my BK2 to the test and pry up the board to get the bolt.

The BK2 is a tank and ripped up the board so I could get to the bolt. I knocked the board back in so I wasn't destroying anything. First real test with the BK2 and the amount of pressure I used to pry the board up you'd think I was using a crowbar. It is insane how much of a tank this knife is.

But this whole ordeal got me to thinking about stripping the blade and getting stainless steel screws/bolts. Also I plan on adding a liner, the Micarta scales were well worth the money. At first I was kind of hesitant to invest the money because Grivory is a really strong material and Micarta strength wise isn't much of an upgrade. I have to say though, the look and feel of the Micarta is awesome. I'll post some pictures of the knife and fish in a little bit. Caught a couple of 14 inch bass which I kept, and a bunch of little ones which I threw back. Right before I left a Catfish ripped my last shiner off the hook so I was kind of disappointed that I didn't have any lures with me to toss back in where the catfish was.

Thanks again for the help/advice!

 

[Mastalerz]

14 incher, caught another one a little bigger than that. My mom's boyfriend's mother is visiting from Portugal so I brought them over and let her clean them up since she's use to killing and butchering her own meal I figured it'd be nice rather than here where everything is done for you.

Caught a bunch of little guys like this

Pried up the board to get my lost bolt, first real test with my BK2

Probably going to strip the black, get some stainless steel screws. Throw in a liner to match a different color paracord lanyard. I'm not sure what color yet but I'd like to do something that pops.

 

[Bladite]

reeeeeeeeeeeed the faq...

coatings are good around water. just saying