Shirogorov bearing question

[CyberRacer]

I bought a used Neon with the Multi-Row Bearing System. When I got it it was pretty bound up. I think some thread locker may have got between the pivot and blade (I think you can probably already see where this is going).

Anyway, I took the knife apart, got the top set of bearings captured, but had to use some force to separate the blade from the pivot. Needless to say, since they aren't captive, bearings went flying. I was able to recover 13 of the 14 bearings. I re-assembled the knife with 27 of 28 total bearings in place. The action is flawless with no negative effect from the one missing bearing.

That said, I know it's missing and it will drive me crazy (that's just how I roll). Also, I'm not so naive as to assume that I'm immune to a future mishap and would like to have some extras in my service kit just in case.

Where does a shiro owner go to get replacement bearings? Are these things a standard size, or am I going to need to import them from Russia? I'm guessing I'm not the only person this has ever happened to. Hoping someone can provide some insight. Thanks

 

[jwh720]

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/shirogorov-bearing-balls-diameter.1467550/

 

[teddyashe]

Boca bearings

 

[teddyashe]

For whatever reason, ceramic bearings are not recommended but you can get 440c hardened steel bearings from Boca.

 

[CPP]

I purchased a Shiro Cannabis second hand and it came missing seven bearings. This had no effect on the flipping action but I requested replacement bearing directly from the company by contacting their representative on the official Shiro forum and received them a short while later.