93mm Victorinox Assembly
Introduction to making a Custom Victorinox 93mm Swiss Army Knife - Method 2
This is one method of reassembling your 93mm Alox with pivots and M2 screws. There are other methods that can be found elsewhere on line. This is dealing with metal parts and sharp tools, so suitable safety precautions must be taken if following this guide.
Follow this guide at your own risk, no responsibility shall be accepted for injury or damage to your property if you follow this guide.
This method works for all types of 93mm SAK.
For reassembling your 93mm Alox using threaded pivots and M2 screws, you will need the following tools materials and resources:
1. Screwdriver: Ensure that it is compatible with the M2 screws you are using. A small precision screwdriver set may be helpful for this task.
2. Special pivot tool - email for details.
3. Needle-nose pliers: These are useful for adjusting the alignment of the scales and layers, as well as for holding small components in place during assembly.
4. Soft cloth or pad: This will protect the knife's finish during assembly and can be used to wipe away fingerprints and debris.
5. Loctite or other thread-locking solution (optional): Applying a small amount of thread-locking solution to the threads of the M2 screws can help prevent them from loosening over time.
6. A clean, flat workspace with adequate lighting: Having a well-organized and well-lit workspace will make the assembly process easier and more efficient.
7. Consider wearing cut resistant gloves if you are new to modification for safety.
8. Ensure you have all the correct parts or refer back here for the relevant model map.
Introduction to making a Custom Victorinox 93mm Swiss Army knife - Step by Step Guide - Method 2
Step 1 - Configuration Selection
a. Ensure you know what configuration you are going to build.
b. Ensure you have all of the correct parts or refer back to here for the model map.
c. If the tools have blades, consider taping the cutting edge to protect you from slips, or wear cut proof gloves.
Step 4 - Bottom Pivot Insertion
a. With the SAK flat on the work area, place all of the bottom tools and spacers into roughly the right location as per the configuration
b. Insert the bottom 3mm pivot (furthest from the shield) into the rear scale and through the tools and spacers. This might require some jiggling but this step should be very easy to do.
c. Fit the front scale screw.
d. You should now have the top tools and spacers left and the SAK partially built, but with no tension in any of the springs.
Step 7 - Optional Loctite Application
a. Take out each screw one at a time and apply a small amount of thread-locking solution (such as Loctite) to the threads of the M2 screws, if desired. (ideally only once you have fully assembled the knife and checked its function)
b. Don't over tighten as you may need to adjust later.
Step 2 - Prepare the Work Area
a. Lay out the disassembled parts on a clean, flat surface.
b. Arrange the parts in the order they will be assembled.
c. Ensure you have adequate lighting to see small details.
Step 5 - Top Pivot Insertion
a. This step is tricky, but is the best method for getting the correct tension on the tools and scissors if part of your build.
b. Place the remaining tools in the correct location at the top of the SAK. (They will be out of alignment).
c. I have fashioned a 3mm tapered tool that I connect to the remaining 3mm pivot and fit the M2 screw to the other end.
d. I slowly push this tapered tool and pivot through the top hole. The taper allows the tools to be correctly aligned. You must be patient doing this.
e. This causes the tension to be correct on the SAK, you can try this before the next step.
f. Remove the tapered tool and fit the final screw.
Step 3 - Centre Screw and Pivots
a. Take the centre 2.5mm pivot and screw an M2 screw into one end.
b. Take the rear scale and insert the pivot through the scale so that the screw head is flush with the outside of the scale.
c. Take the first spring, normally the main blade spring and fit this to the pivot.
d. If doing a 2 or more layer, fit the first liner to the centre spring.
e. Repeat C and D until you have fitted the last spring. Remember the outer side does not normally need a liner.
f. Fit the front scale and screw in.
d. You will end up with all springs, liners and scales used.
Step 6 - Final Adjustments
a. Check how tight each of the screws are, tighten if required.
b. Check the operation of each tool, first to check how tight the tools open or close.
c. Then check that the tools don't foul each other. This can happen if you have the wrong spring, or the spring round the wrong way, or if you have the wrong component e.g. spacer.
d. Make any adjustments and if necessary.