Victorinox Alox Pin Replacement

MadMaximus · Jul 3, 2017

Looking to replace the pins in my Alox Vics (Pioneer and Cadet) with screws, for ease of maintenance. Are there any tutorials or info on doing this? Any tips/links would be appreciated! Thanks!

Hard Knocks · Jul 3, 2017

I've never installed screws, but I have removed the pins, installed a pocket clip, and reassembled with new pin stock. If I remember correctly, the two sizes of pin stock needed were 2mm and 3mm. Hope this helps, at least as far as screw diameter, and I'd like to see what you come up with. Good luck!

Bill DeShivs · Jul 4, 2017

Swiss Army knives need no maintenance, other than a drop of oil every so often.

gadgetgeek · Jul 4, 2017

You can do it with some work and micro-fasteners, but..... from what I've seen most times thats used for prototyping, or when the new scale material wouldn't work well with pins. Its a good idea, but not for the reasons you want. keep in mind that SAK pins are always under some tension, so disassembly will be a pain.

MadMaximus · Jul 19, 2017

gadgetgeek said:
You can do it with some work and micro-fasteners, but..... from what I've seen most times thats used for prototyping, or when the new scale material wouldn't work well with pins. Its a good idea, but not for the reasons you want. keep in mind that SAK pins are always under some tension, so disassembly will be a pain.

Where could I get some/find info on sizes needed?

gadgetgeek · Jul 20, 2017

Multitool.org has a bigger SAK mod community than here, that's where I'd look for help and info.

jackknife · Jul 20, 2017

Bill DeShivs said:
Swiss Army knives need no maintenance, other than a drop of oil every so often.

This^^^

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

MadMaximus · Jul 20, 2017

jackknife said:
This^^^

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

I can't just leave it alone! It's all part of the fun!