SAK Scales?

[WillbertR]

I dislike the Corkscrew on the 91mm SAK. Are there any plain scales available so I can dispense with the CS on a custom SAK build I’m planning?

 

[afishhunter]

I dislike the Corkscrew on the 91mm SAK. Are there any plain scales available so I can dispense with the CS on a custom SAK build I’m planning?

I've seen some aftermarket 91 mm scales at the big auction site (buy it now) that don't have the corkscrew/phillips cutout.
Various materials; carbon fiber, brass, titanium, wood, and aluminum.
SOME come with chicago screws to install them.
IF you are taking the knife apart, they might be a viable choice? The chicago screws are the correct diameter for the pivots.
I believe they give a choice on length for however many layers you are working with.

You might also consider contacting some of those who 3D print the scales, to see if they can make a set without the cutout.

Are you going to retain the side tools?

 

[yablanowitz]

Even if you find or make a custom cover without that cutout, the scale and spring for that layer will still have it. Unless you are planning to delete the blade layer, you'll be stuck with a gap where the corkscrew was, or you'll have to design and build a new spring.

 

[WillbertR]

Even if you find or make a custom cover without that cutout, the scale and spring for that layer will still have it. Unless you are planning to delete the blade layer, you'll be stuck with a gap where the corkscrew was, or you'll have to design and build a new spring.

It’s a valid point but I’m not sure it would be an issue for me. The other springs are below the level of the liners and scales anyway.

 

[WillbertR]

I've seen some aftermarket 91 mm scales at the big auction site (buy it now) that don't have the corkscrew/phillips cutout.
Various materials; carbon fiber, brass, titanium, wood, and aluminum.
SOME come with chicago screws to install them.
IF you are taking the knife apart, they might be a viable choice? The chicago screws are the correct diameter for the pivots.
I believe they give a choice on length for however many layers you are working with.

You might also consider contacting some of those who 3D print the scales, to see if they can make a set without the cutout.

Are you going to retain the side tools?

Thanks. Yes, I’ve seen some of the third party ones but the better ones are quite expensive. Yes, I’d like to retain the scale mounted tools. As well as the tweezers and toothpick I’d like to add the Victorinox pen.

 

[afishhunter]

Thanks. Yes, I’ve seen some of the third party ones but the better ones are quite expensive. Yes, I’d like to retain the scale mounted tools. As well as the tweezers and toothpick I’d like to add the Victorinox pen.

A custom set from a 3D printer on the big auction site or the related site that starts with "et" might be your only hope.
AFIK all the factory "PLUS" scales with the pen slot have the cutout.
(I don't recall if any of the no cutout aftermarket scales have the pen slot. Heck, just the two side tool slots were rare.)

 

[ghostguy6]

I could design the scales for you but thanks to Trumps Tantrum Tariffs you will need to find someone to print them for you if you are in the US.

Edit* Here is the file if you want to print them yourself.

Victorinox 91mm Plus Scales without Corkscrew Cutout by Ghostguy6 | Download free STL model | Printables.com

 

[WillbertR]

I could design the scales for you but thanks to Trumps Tantrum Tariffs you will need to find someone to print them for you if you are in the US.

Edit* Here is the file if you want to print them yourself.

Victorinox 91mm Plus Scales without Corkscrew Cutout by Ghostguy6 | Download free STL model | Printables.com

Thanks for that. I do know someone that could print them for me if all else fails.

 

[gustophersmob]

It’s a valid point but I’m not sure it would be an issue for me. The other springs are below the level of the liners and scales anyway.

If you keep the blade layer, you’ll need something to fill the back tool spot. It’s required to keep the back spring in place and tensioned.

 

[WillbertR]

If you keep the blade layer, you’ll need something to fill the back tool spot. It’s required to keep the back spring in place and tensioned.

I must admit, I did wonder that.

 

[gustophersmob]

I must admit, I did wonder that.

I don’t know the various thicknesses of 91mm layers and back tools, but you could maybe put something like the chisel in that spot so you can get the smooth scales.