Translucent Victorinox

[bladeboss]

Howdy folks.
A week or 2 ago I bought a Victorinox Saphire Tinker.

I'm worried about the "ruggedness" of the scales.
I did a search and found a couple threads on this topic, but it seems like everyone is worried about scratches from coins and stuff.
I'm worried about warping from heat and cracking.
Obviously if I throw it on the stove or drop it on pavement it will break, but how much does it take?
I want to use it, but the scales really do feel flimsy.

How hot is the water that people are using to warp these? If I clean it with hot water in the sink, will that warp it?
How much of a fall does it really take to break it?
If I'm using the screwdriver hard, will it flex enough to crack the scales?
If you have a picture of your user-translucent-SAK that would be great.
Thanks.

 

[Ace Krampus]

I've had a Spartan Lite in emerald translucent for over a decade. It's held up just fine, as well as any Cellidor model I've had. I'd carry it more if it were less bulky but that (rather useless) flashlight makes it unduly wide.

 

[Mr Blonde]

I've been carrying transluscent handled classics for many years and they haven't broken so far. Once in a while I like to clean up the dings and scratches, and I've found that a little brass polish will make the scales look like new again.

 

[bladeboss]

Thanks for the answers guys.
A decade is a long time too. Really makes me feel better.