Removing the Micartas from an ESEE-4

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Blackie Scantling

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Hey y'all. I got my new ESEE-4 the other day and planned on stripping the black coating off. I know there have been issue with people stripping the screws when removing the grips so I made dang sure my Allen or hex head fit. It does. But when I turn the screw it doesn't back out rather just turn the other side. Does this require another hex head on the other side?

I know this may be stupid question since any nut that just turns the whole bolt on something just need to have the bolt head held in place. But is this the situation here? Do I just need to put another another same size Allen or hex wrench (which I don't have) on the opposite side? Again, I'm a bit paranoid about stripping or screwing up this otherwise simple procedure after there was a warning on these treads from Randall to stop removing the grips to wash and that no more replacements screws would be sent for free.

thnx in advance
 
Its pretty easy actually, I never really understood why so many people had issues with this, and ruined or couldn't reattach them.

You just need two hex wrenches. they wont cost more than a few bucks at a hardware store...

Congrats on the new blade though. the esee 4 is my usual go to woods knife, you shouldn't be disappointed!
 
Blackie Scantling said:
Does this require another hex head on the other side?
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Yes.

I have taken the scales on and off all my ESEE blades (4, 5, 6, Junglas) several times with no issues what so ever. Don't really know how someone could strip one of the screws.

Enjoy the new blade! And post some pics after you strip it!
 
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