Replace thumb studs?

[idcastandblast]

I am seeing a few knives for sale with replaced or upgraded thumb studs. How is this even done, as I understood that the studs were pressed in during the mfg process? Also, does doing so void the warranty?

 

[Josh K]

Voids warranty on the blade if they are aftermarket. The lugs are press fit (interference fit) so if the size isn't exactly right there's a risk of stressing/cracking the blade. Of course you can get a new blade from CRK (for cost and the wait).

 

[GermanyChris]

I had mine replaced by REK I'm not to concerned about the warranty on the blade because the new thumbstud makes the knife just about perfect

 

[Josh K]

I had mine replaced by REK I'm not to concerned about the warranty on the blade because the new thumbstud makes the knife just about perfect

Pictures?

 

[GermanyChris]

Pictures?

 

[JEFFREY]

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Hi Chris
Who is REK and how do I contact them. I need a thumb stud exactly like the one on your Seb. I have a Raindrop Damascus blade on a Lg Seb.
Contacted CR and the process is labor intensive $ with a considerable
wait. Any suggestion would be helpful. Thank you.

 

[GermanyChris]

Hi Chris
Who is REK and how do I contact them. I need a thumb stud exactly like the one on your Seb. I have a Raindrop Damascus blade on a Lg Seb.
Contacted CR and the process is labor intensive $ with a considerable
wait. Any suggestion would be helpful. Thank you.

Razor Edge Knives

https://www.razoredgeknives.com/

@razor-edge-knives

 

[loon#r]

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Love the looks of this acid Insingo.