Replacement hardware on discontinued models.

[mark jeneson]

Is it possible to somehow acquire a pivot screw for a discontinued Spydie? I bought a Rock Lobster off of Ebay (Bad idea) a few months back and the pivot screw was pretty thrashed and the blade was off center. The screw was barely turnable but I managed to get one more good one in before it totally stripped. The blade is now centered. Can this screw (Or something very similar) be attained or am I sol? Thanks fellow SpydieNuts.

 

[JNewell]

You need to call Spyderco. They may have parts that they can replace at the factory or possibly would mail to you. Since it was made in Japan, it's possible they don't have parts...the only way to find out is to call.

 

[RevDevil]

You could also go the route of looking for a pivot bolt at knifemaking supply stores. That may be a more feasible option for a discontinued item, a call to Golden wouldn't hurt.

 

[The Deacon]

I know that some hardware is shared by many models, while some unique to one or two. Obviously, Spyderco is more likely to have the former available than the later but there's no way to know if Spyderco has a pivot available that would fit the Rock Lobster without contacting them.

 

[phillipsted]

I know that some hardware is shared by many models, while some unique to one or two.

You are absolutely right, Deacon. I've taken apart and measured almost two dozen different Spyderco models over the past year and I'm surprised at the efficiencies they get through sharing common parts. It makes the lives of modders easier because there are fewer varieties of counterbores, countersinks, and drill bits you need to have on-hand. However, I might add that there are significant differences among/between the different manufacturers. The Japanese, Taiwanese, European, and Golden Spydies tend to have their own group of shared components. Interesting...

TedP

 

[mark jeneson]

Right on. thanks gentlemen.