Thumbstud removal

[315]

Silly question but since I don’t know I’ll ask. How easy is it to remove the thumbstud off the 112 Slim Pro TRX?

 

[HolyRoller]

Very. They're press fit.

Getting it back on... Not so much.

 

[howiema]

2 Vise grips and a twist was all it took on mine.

Didnt like it on my Hunter Sport - has a hole in the blade but it was in the way for my clamp on sharpener - love this knife carry everday

Pete

 

[Lee D]

2 Vise grips and a twist was all it took on mine.

That’s how I took the stud off my 112 Pro. I’m leaving it on my TRX

 

[Midnight Rider]

I don't mind the studs on my 110 Sport Pro. They aren't in my way, but I also don't use them. I'm curious, can the studs not be pressed back on, say with a bench vise? I imagine they would be difficult to align.

 

[Bastler]

I don't mind the studs on my 110 Sport Pro. They aren't in my way, but I also don't use them. I'm curious, can the studs not be pressed back on, say with a bench vise? I imagine they would be difficult to align.

Not really. The studs on my 112 Slim came loose and I tried to squeeze them back tight, but it didn't hold. I secured them with JB Weld (aka liquid duct tape) and used the knife without a problem.

 

[Bloodloss]

I don't mind the studs on my 110 Sport Pro. They aren't in my way, but I also don't use them. I'm curious, can the studs not be pressed back on, say with a bench vise? I imagine they would be difficult to align.

Probably not with satisfactory results. It may be easier to make your own with a copper or brass pin. Just peen it a bit and clean it up. Has anyone tried this? It seems like an easy way to make a less obtrusive thumbstud. The huge thumbstuds are the reason I've always stayed away from these models.

 

[315]

Thanks fellas. I like the idea of a brass pin to fill the hole.

 

[BuckShack]

I don't think a stud on both sides is necessary. I only open it one way. I would rather see a screwed version that can be moved one side to the other if needed.