Whoops... Lesson my learned

[MechanicDave]

Got my first multi-tool. SOG B66. What a tool! I was testing out the plier/cutter strength (and am very impressed) when I found a nail. I cut the nail. It was easy. It also nicked the wire cutters in the process.

Now, I'm just sitting here feeling like an idiot with my brand new B66 and a noticeable nick in it.

Three questions:

1. How can I smooth out the nick so that it doesn't intervene with the closing/opening of the tool?
2. Can they be sharpened without paying the $12 + shipping back to SOG?
3. Unrelated: Can the wire-striper accessory be purchased anywhere other than SOG's website? $13 seems a bit excessive to me....

I have auto mechanic's tools at home but not much in the way of knife/metal sharpening. I am, however, a student at an engineering school with many mechanical engineering friends so I may be able to get access to tools/shops around campus.

Thanks for the help,
David

 

[gadgetgeek]

I would try a very small file, or a block and some fine wet/dry sandpaper. just try to avoid taking material off between the blades, if that makes sense. as for the stripper, I think only SOG sells them, but really, its not that much.

 

[Phydeaux]

Did the same thing to a Gerber Multitool, I feel your pain. I smoothed out the nick with a small diamond file and wet/dry sand paper glued to a little stick.

Check with your friends who have access to a machine shop, they may be able to help you out and take the nick out. They may have some small stones that are made to be used like a file.

Let us know how you take the nick out.

Ric

 

[Shotgun]

What kind of "nick" are we talking about? Did it chip or just deform? If it deformed it's possible to steel it back to shape.