Recommendation? Third Party SOG XR Lock Spring For Sale?

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Hello BF,

Since I don't wish to ship my SOG Terminus XR knife to the United States, I was curious if anybody knows of somebody who would(or could) make me replacement XR lock springs and ship them to Canada?

Thank you,

Gideons
 
I think these use omega type springs that are identical to those used by benchmade. If so, then there are people that make and sell these. One is on a popular auction site. There are generally 2 sizes. If I saw an image of the terminus xr springs, then I’d probably be able to tell if they are the small or large size. Hope that helps.
 
jux t said:
I think these use omega type springs that are identical to those used by benchmade. If so, then there are people that make and sell these. One is on a popular auction site. There are generally 2 sizes. If I saw an image of the terminus xr springs, then I’d probably be able to tell if they are the small or large size. Hope that helps.
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I wish they used the same springs, however they're a different shape and length then the Benchmade springs. I have an old picture before it broke comparing the omega spring to the XR lock spring.
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I bought some omega springs from a seller that makes them on eBay. Well made and price was great, I bought than I needed for back up.
Cheaper than trying to make myself.
 
Gideons said:
I wish they used the same springs, however they're a different shape and length then the Benchmade springs. I have an old picture before it broke comparing the omega spring to the XR lock spring.
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I see. I wonder if the small omega springs would still work.

Just 2 days ago, I replaced my Sog Spec Elite ii springs with replacement omega springs and they’re great so far.
 
jux t said:
I see. I wonder if the small omega springs would still work.

Just 2 days ago, I replaced my Sog Spec Elite ii springs with replacement omega springs and they’re great so far.
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What knife uses the "small" omega springs, I would think the bugout would use the smallest omega springs. Got any pictures of the springs you used?
 
Gideons said:
What knife uses the "small" omega springs, I would think the bugout would use the smallest omega springs. Got any pictures of the springs you used?
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The bugout does indeed use the small omega springs. If you look on the auction site or Etsy, the makers of these classify them in 2 size groups (large,small).

I used large because I didn’t know better beforehand. The small ones would have fit more appropriately, but the large ones fit as well.
 
jux t said:
The bugout does indeed use the small omega springs. If you look on the auction site or Etsy, the makers of these classify them in 2 size groups (large,small).

I used large because I didn’t know better beforehand. The small ones would have fit more appropriately, but the large ones fit as well.
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I would have to cut to make the spring smaller and reshape the small omega spring for it to fit then, which I guess I could eventually give that a try if nothing else works.
 
I posted something on this thread because i got mixed up with this one. Since, the knife is relatively not that expensive, why not risk it by sending it for warranty? Either way, if it gets seized and/or you can't find the replacement spring you're looking for, you can probably off buying a brand new since it served you well already. Unless, it has some sentimental attachments to it.
 
Kmikaz3 said:
I posted something on this thread because i got mixed up with this one. Since, the knife is relatively not that expensive, why not risk it by sending it for warranty? Either way, if it gets seized and/or you can't find the replacement spring you're looking for, you can probably off buying a brand new since it served you well already. Unless, it has some sentimental attachment to it.
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Well, while this may be unfounded (or it could be a genuine concern as this is something that definitely would show up) I have done work and may do work in the future that requires a security clearance, and I'm unsure if having multiple seized packages for what the CBSA calls "weapons" could be a problem or at least set off a red flag which can cause the approval process to be quite long and difficult.
 
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Gideons said:
Well, while this may be unfounded I have done work and may do work in the future that requires a security clearance, and I'm unsure if having multiple seized packages for what the CBSA calls "weapons" could be a problem or at least set off a red flag which can cause the approval process to be quiet long and difficult.
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Right, IIRC you have had a Mordax seized already...
 
I’ve seen spring stock for sale , that you can cut and bend at the ends to fashion your own springs. That might be the way to go.
 
skyhorse said:
I believe it’s stainless steel memory wire.
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skyhorse said:
I’ve seen spring stock for sale , that you can cut and bend at the ends to fashion your own springs. That might be the way to go.
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This does seem like the best route most likely. Probably will research some DIY Benchmade Omega spring guides and then modify them to fit the XR lock.
 
Gideons said:
This does seem like the best route most likely. Probably will research some DIY Benchmade Omega spring guides and then modify them to fit the XR lock.
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There are several different threads here on the forum in reference to making DIY omega springs. Some people actually like their DIY springs better than the BenchMade factory ones . Good luck :thumbsup:
 
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