Why use rivets instead of Torx screws?

[mikemck]

Just got my new Chinook ( Thanks Nakano ), and it's an awesome knife, no doubt about it.

However, just as with my other favorite the Wegner, the Chinook is riveted together.
Why is that? Wouldn't using Torx screws make more sense on this knife?
Don't get me wrong, I don't regularly take my knives apart, but since the Chinook is a closed frame construction, it would make sense to be able to open it up for cleaning.

Also, since every other aspect of the Chinook is ambidextrous, why is the clip not reverisible? This would make all the difference for lefties, but again we are left out in the cold....

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mikemck@austin.rr.com

[This message has been edited by mikemck (edited 01-06-2001).]

 

[Nakano 2]

You' re welcome Mike. I think Sal stated that rivets are stronger than that screw construction. It will probably discourage users/ owners from stripping and cleaning as well. Perhaps to avoid voiding warrantee. Although it is notable that the Military and the Starmate uses the screw conctruction assembly...

L8r,
Nakano

 

[Sal Glesser]

H Mikemck. There are a number of reasons.

As Nakano said, rivets are generally stronger...no slop from screws not being quite tight.

The are less expensive and this model was already starting to get up there.

People are less likely to try to take it apart...and send it to us in a zip lock bag (with parts missing) saying Please?

I was speaking with a French Captain while in Europe. He has very displeased by the fact that his XXXXXX knife had loose screw while in Kosovo and there were no torx screwdrivers to be found. He had to retire the knife until he got back home.

sal

 

[Leo Daher]

Mike,

As far as the ambidexterity issue goes, I feel your pain (can you tell I'm also a lefty?

).

Regards,

Leo Daher

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