Swiss Army Knives

twhidd · September 25, 2011, 08:56 AM

I've been a fan of Swiss Army knives for years and have a few that I carry on a daily basis. My Swiss Army Explorer is my favorite but the handle scales are getting a little loose. You used to be able to find replacement scales online but I'm not having luck finding any lately. I can find the usual replacement toothpicks and tweezers. Does anyone know of a source for replacement scales?

Yung.gunr · September 27, 2011, 09:29 PM

Since this is a gun forum I would suggest to go to http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php...tpage&Itemid=1 to see if anyone has any leads for you.

twhidd · September 27, 2011, 11:17 PM

Begging pardon, but I know this is a gun forum. That is why I posted it in "gear and accessories". I've read quite a few listing here regarding carry knives and no one seems to have minded. Thanks for the link anyway.

BarryLee · September 28, 2011, 02:13 PM

While I may be stating the obvious have you contacted Victorinox directly? They have some information about repair and parts in their customer service section, but it might cost about as much as a new knife. I know there are folks that offer aftermarket scales, but cannot really remember any of the companies right now. I just bought a Swiss Army Compact which is a pretty good EDC if you want a full size.

http://www.swissarmy.com/Pages/Home.aspx

http://www.swissarmy.com/MultiTools/...product=54941&

22-rimfire · September 28, 2011, 02:46 PM

If I were in your shoes, I would simply buy another one. They aren't very expensive.

johnbt · September 28, 2011, 03:30 PM

Q. Can you send me scales?
A. No, we do not send scales but you can send your knife in to have the knife handles replaced free of charge.

http://www.swissarmy.com/CustomerSer...ools.aspx?#150

September 27, 2011, 11:17 PM	#3
twhidd Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 823	Begging pardon, but I know this is a gun forum. That is why I posted it in "gear and accessories". I've read quite a few listing here regarding carry knives and no one seems to have minded. Thanks for the link anyway. __________________ Todd NRA Life Member

September 28, 2011, 02:13 PM	#4
BarryLee Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2010 Location: The ATL (OTP) Posts: 3,946	While I may be stating the obvious have you contacted Victorinox directly? They have some information about repair and parts in their customer service section, but it might cost about as much as a new knife. I know there are folks that offer aftermarket scales, but cannot really remember any of the companies right now. I just bought a Swiss Army Compact which is a pretty good EDC if you want a full size. http://www.swissarmy.com/Pages/Home.aspx http://www.swissarmy.com/MultiTools/...product=54941& __________________ A major source of objection to a free economy is precisely that it ... gives people what they want instead of what a particular group thinks they ought to want. Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman

September 25, 2011, 08:56 AM	#1
twhidd Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2005 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 823	Swiss Army Knives I've been a fan of Swiss Army knives for years and have a few that I carry on a daily basis. My Swiss Army Explorer is my favorite but the handle scales are getting a little loose. You used to be able to find replacement scales online but I'm not having luck finding any lately. I can find the usual replacement toothpicks and tweezers. Does anyone know of a source for replacement scales? __________________ Todd NRA Life Member

September 27, 2011, 09:29 PM	#2
Yung.gunr Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2010 Location: Phoenix area Posts: 1,442	Since this is a gun forum I would suggest to go to http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php...tpage&Itemid=1 to see if anyone has any leads for you.

September 28, 2011, 02:46 PM	#5
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	If I were in your shoes, I would simply buy another one. They aren't very expensive.

September 28, 2011, 03:30 PM	#6
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	Q. Can you send me scales? A. No, we do not send scales but you can send your knife in to have the knife handles replaced free of charge. http://www.swissarmy.com/CustomerSer...ools.aspx?#150