Washer replacement on the Vantage line?

[ohen cepel]

Has anyone tried to replace the washers on their Vantage knife with different ones? Bronze?

Not sure I will bother but was curious if it made any difference in the handling and how hard it was to do. Also, what size did you use/source if anyone has done it.

Thanks!

 

[heng em]

I have tried it, was able to punch out my own in bronze. Outside diameter .315" Inside diameter .130". They do make the blade a little more rigid but the action goes away, the blade is not near as smooth and the flipper dosen't get the job done unless you really flick you wrist.

 

[Fishstalker]

I found this the other day. http://www.knifekits.com/vcom/index.php?cPath=60_87_88

I have a Vantage Pro on order, and hope someone will figure out the correct washer size, so I can order up a replacement.

 

[ohen cepel]

If you take it apart should be easy to measure the existing washers and order replacements. I just haven't had the time/energy to mess with it and not sure there will be a real gain.

Or, we may get lucky and Joe can chime in with the washer specs. Save me some frustration that way

 

[heng em]

Outside diameter .315" Inside diameter .130" washer thickness .015"-.018". If you find some washers close to this size make sure that the outside diameter isn't larger by more than .005" the inside diameter can be a little larger and the thickness needs to be close, or the you will wedge the blade in the pivot. and it won't work near as well.

 

[ohen cepel]

Great info, thanks!