Question about Victorinox rivets

[jpvjr71]

I've been alternating between the Cadet & Pioneer.
It seems the rivets are a different material for the 2.
Just out of curiosity, what are they made of?
They're not stainless steel, that's obvious.
ps today I'll butcher a hog with the Pioneer, tomorrow with the Cadet.

 

[ShaiHulud]

Sorry I can't answer your rivet question but kudos for using a slipjoint for such an arduous task.
On a side ponder, I dont know why they'd make the rivets out of different material between the two models

 

[afishhunter]

Aluminum(?) and German Silver/Nickle Silver/White Brass?
Something that is easy to set/"peen" without heat.
I "think" on the cellidor models all the pins are brass.

On a side ponder, I dont know why they'd make the rivets out of different material between the two models

They temporarally ran out of one material?
Is it possible the only difference in them is the anodize color, if aluminum?

 

[jpvjr71]

okeydokey
I just discovered the spear point on the 2 is the perfect critter opener upper.
Edge retention is on par with my Buck 307.
A sheepsfoot is better for joints but so far I'm impressed.