custom swiss army knife: you can do it too!

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @BX138
    @BX138 5 років тому +4

    Thank you for your inspiration and guidance, I was able to mod one of my knives. I had a one handed Trekker that I wanted to modify, and after about 3 days of trial and error, I was able to take the saw off of it.
    Now, I have a one handed Picnicker, which a) Victorinox doesn't make and b) is one of my dream knives. If I can do it, ANYBODY can do it. I am one happy guy!!! Thank you Papa Hiker, for helping with this.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  5 років тому

      Excellent! Really good to hear!
      👍👍

  • @TexaStunna187
    @TexaStunna187 4 роки тому +1

    I love that ya used a SAK as much as possible while doing this. I have done 2 mods so far. 1 I put a house key into a Deluxe Tinker for a buddy. The 2nd I put my house key and my key to my Jeep into a Deluxe Tinker. Bout to start my 3rd build now. Going all out on this one. Acid stone wash, custom tool set up and even custom tools

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Converse customs, that sounds like a big plan, how did it turn out? Kind regards Papa hiker

  • @thejulesfather
    @thejulesfather 7 місяців тому

    Awesome job. I'm going to give it a go!

  • @tattoosteveneo
    @tattoosteveneo 2 роки тому

    The outer liner needs to be put back in its proper place as it actually pushes the scales to their proper position. The flat one will work but the tools will rub after awhile.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  2 роки тому

      Hi Tattoosteven,
      Yes agreed. This video does show that right?
      Kind regards, Papa hiker

  • @wolf1066
    @wolf1066 4 роки тому +1

    My Victorinox did not come with the micro screwdriver so I specifically ordered a micro screwdriver from their replacement parts service because I wear glasses and that screwdriver is, as you say, indispensible.
    That looks like a great bit of work you did there.

  • @rudolfsix6158
    @rudolfsix6158 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for sharing! I took three of them apart by tapping the pins out, it was a nightmare. And that was the easy part... I did manage however and am proud to have a self made victorinox special mechanic!

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому +1

      +Rudolf Six hey Rudolf, great! Special, as in junior mechanic plus scissors?

    • @rudolfsix6158
      @rudolfsix6158 7 років тому

      Special as in Junior Mechanic. Sorry for the the confusion :)

  • @PiscatorLager
    @PiscatorLager Рік тому +1

    That looked easy. I'd probably attach the removed pliers to my keychain, they are perfect for stealing someone's Euro in their shopping carts 😛

  • @jawjuk
    @jawjuk 7 років тому +6

    Inspirational! This has given me the balls to have a go.
    It's drillin' time!
    Thanks for a great video, Papa hiker.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому

      Great! Post a pic of your finished project!

  • @TheAkashicTraveller
    @TheAkashicTraveller 4 роки тому

    I've been thinking of giving this a shot for a little while to take the magnifying glass and torch off of my cybertool. The magnifying glass is garbage, the actual glass just pops out of it's holder. So is the torch it always turns itself on in your pockets and drains itself flat so the batteries are always flat when you actually want it.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  4 роки тому

      Hi Jack, that sounds like a great idea. If you take useless stuff off a pocket knife you end up with a better product. Good luck, Papa hiker

  • @southerndualsport3827
    @southerndualsport3827 3 роки тому

    Finally someone did a step by step!

  • @sonik382
    @sonik382 4 роки тому +2

    That was awesome and you inspired me to do the same. Today, after 3 hours working on it, I finally have my dream sak, which is basically an Hunstman plus the mag glass and philips. I used an old Swisschamp. Thank you a lot!!!

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  4 роки тому

      Hey Sonik PHP, that is just awesome! Three hours of work is nothing if after it you get you DREAM sak!

  • @joeypropane
    @joeypropane 7 років тому +2

    Haha, nice job! I never realized they were so modular, but now it seems obvious. Great videos Papa hiker!

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому

      Thanks Joey! Yeah it was really easy. You may want to give it a shot.

  • @apmikalogran
    @apmikalogran 2 роки тому

    Do you know where I can buy rods and bushings?

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  2 роки тому

      Hi AM K, sorry, no I don't. Since I reused everything on the knife (only made it thinner) I did not have to buy new ones. The sizes are here: forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=54239.0
      Good luck!

  • @richardrounce7138
    @richardrounce7138 7 років тому +2

    What size drill bit did you use? And how far did you drill?

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому

      Hi richard, I used a 2 mm and drilled very shallow. For the rod size check out this link: forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=54239.0

  • @dirk4926
    @dirk4926 7 років тому

    I've always wanted to mod my SAK Farmer by removing the bottle and can openers to make it slimmer and a little bit lighter. I don't have much use for either of them so they just add bulk and weight to the knife.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому +1

      +Dirk Stabins: hi! That sounds very logical. Outdoors, the saw, knife and reamer are functional tools, but the screwdrivers not so much. The manner is just the same with the alox models

    • @dirk4926
      @dirk4926 6 років тому

      Papa hiker Thanks so much for your advice, I finally went for it a couple months ago and modded my Farmer by removing the can opener and cap lifter. The heads of pins that hold the knife together don't look as pretty as they did from the factory, but it doesn't bother me. I like the knife a lot better now and use it more than I did before. Thanks again!

  • @MrSIXGUNZ
    @MrSIXGUNZ 7 років тому +3

    your freaking crazy and awesome!!! I held my breath the whole time lol !!!

  • @marcelloromeo675
    @marcelloromeo675 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for this useful video! Now I can start my project!

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  6 років тому +1

      Great! Leave a picture or comment when it is done! Good luck, Papa hiker

  • @crrassh69
    @crrassh69 4 роки тому +16

    Lol makes me cringe whenever I see that drill bit bending.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  4 роки тому

      Haha, yes I gues I lucked out that it didn’t break...

    • @arneulight
      @arneulight 4 роки тому +1

      Especially lucked out because if it had broken, it would have been in the side of your finger.

    • @septegram
      @septegram 3 роки тому

      Had the same thought 😆

  • @katbandit3190
    @katbandit3190 7 років тому +1

    What if you want to add tools? Would you have to purchase a new longer rod?

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому

      +KatBandit hey Kat, yes, you need brass rods. 2.5 mm and 2.2 if i am correct. Haven' tried that though. Give it a shot!

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому +1

      +KatBandit actually check out this link: forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=54239.0

  • @XwaYdesu
    @XwaYdesu 4 роки тому

    Greetings Papa hiker!
    I hope you can answer my question. I have never modded a knife before. But, as I prepare for a 3 month backpacking trip, I want to mod a Swiss Army Knife so that it will have the tools I need in a single knife, rather than carrying the weight of two separate knives. I like the tools on my 58mm Victorinox Classic, 84mm Waiter, and the 65mm 580 Clip. Is it possible to move the tools from the Classic and 580 Clip, and put them into the 84mm Waiter? If so, are there any challenges I can anticipate and any techniques to navigate through those challenges?
    My full plan is to carry a SAK that only carries the following:
    84mm Plus scales (customized)
    Blade
    Can/Bottle opener combo tool
    Nail file/flat head combo tool
    Pen
    Pin
    Scissors
    Toothpick
    Tweezers
    (I also wanted to put a package hook and whistle into it, but, I don't have those SAK tools and no budget left to acquire them. But, if I get a chance to, I'll add them someday as well.)
    Thank you! :)

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  4 роки тому

      Hey Usagi boy, bummer dude, this is not going to work 🙁. First, the scissors and the nail file from the 58 mm range are not the same thickness, so you can’t put them opposite from another, but they would have to go on one end of the knife, not so practical. Second: the rods on the 84mm and the 58mm series are as far as I know not the same thickness, so this would not fit.
      I I were you I would buy a victorinox signature. It is a superb knife in the 58mm range that has almost everything you want. In addition you could, if you feel you need a bigger blade, take a separate knife that has only a knife, or the waiter model. This is good because if you lose or break one, you would still have the other. Also you could keep the small knife extremely sharp and just never use it so it stays that way. Check it out: this is probably also a lighter option than a 84mm knife that has everything. Let me know what you will do.
      Happy camping, Papa hiker

    • @XwaYdesu
      @XwaYdesu 4 роки тому

      @@papahiker9014 oh! The 580 Clip is a 65mm, not 58mm. So, my question is about combining a 65mm with 84mm.
      I will also go look at the Signal. Though, sadly I won't be able to get another SAK until after my trip is over. Ive already spent that portion of the budget on the other two SAKs. :(
      Thank for both your video and your time! :)
      Edit: I googled Victorinox Signal, and all that I can find is the signal mirror, not a SAK knife by that name. Is it super rare?

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  4 роки тому

      @@XwaYdesu hey Usagi boy, it is the Signature. Good luck! Papa hiker

    • @a7salem
      @a7salem 4 роки тому

      The Compact model is what you are looking for, 91mm though

  • @robduncan599
    @robduncan599 5 років тому

    Yes I mod most of my SAK file off the can opener to give a much better small flat & Phillips, and improved can opener. See my video " victorinox, explorer, huntsman, farmer , climber screwdriver can opener mod " . I literally mod all my SAK now this way ( apart from the swiss champ, I keep it original) it is much more useful with the can opener improved and the screwdriver works great as a small screwdriver and a very very good Phillips (you just have to copy a flat Phillips like a leatherman with a dremel. Have a look and give it a go it's a easy quick mod . Cheers and greetings from Scotland.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Rob, that seems like a smart mod. I have a swisschamp that has part of the can opener chipped off. This will totally save it!

    • @robduncan599
      @robduncan599 4 роки тому

      @@papahiker9014 yes I think so . I did the mod along the lines of the Wenger can opener, I find it works even without putting an edge on the blade bit but if you can put an edge all the better , then if you copy the flat Phillips screwdriver on a leatherman and shape it similar I find it is every bit as good as the Phillips on the swiss champ / explorer. All in all with a little care and shaping you can get a very good useable flat and Phillips screwdriver and a good working can opener . Since I made that video I use the can opener regularly I have only cleaned out and it is still my only can opener I use I couldn't even find a normal kitchen one , and as you can see on my video I have several back ups . Hope you have success with the mod . And report back or make a new video how you get on that would be FAB.

  • @stewartrv
    @stewartrv 6 років тому

    Interesting I might have a go too if my knife also fails. I just purchased a couple new Victorinox knives recently and was a bit disappointed by the quality of them these days. They used to be much better made than these ones seem to be nowadays. One mod that might be wotth a go if you take it apart again is to file down your front door key or a car key and have that foldable and always too hand too! :D Another mod might be to make some new scales from wood.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  6 років тому +1

      Hey Stewart,
      Oh man, I never thought of the key, but that would be an awesome idea!
      Kind regards papa hiker

  • @thebardock6785
    @thebardock6785 5 років тому

    What size drill bit did you use?

  • @jack_batterson
    @jack_batterson 3 роки тому

    Nice job! I really like the awl....so I was sad to see that removed. Otherwise, you made a marvelous woods tool!

  • @heldertorres6284
    @heldertorres6284 5 років тому

    hello spectacular video !!! what is the knife model? thank you

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  5 років тому +1

      Hello Helder,
      It was a “tradesman” but then I turned it into a “papa hiker”. 😀

  • @byteme9718
    @byteme9718 5 років тому

    I mod lots of SAKs but the scales never go back as tight as they were originally. Most wouldn't notice though.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  5 років тому

      Hey! Yes, the knife itself will be fine, but the scales less so...

    • @timupright3776
      @timupright3776 4 роки тому

      Apparently, drop the sak into hot water first and that helps remove the scale and preserve the holes. This allows them to be put back on easier and tighter.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 4 роки тому

      @@timupright3776 Tried that, it makes no difference.

  • @chrisbyars4422
    @chrisbyars4422 5 років тому

    Ich würde ja gerne wissen wer diese irren SwissArmy messer mit Spyderco-klingen macht. Ich habe diese sehr oft auf Facebook gesehen. Ich würde gerne eine besitzen, weis aber nicht wo diese zu bestellen.

  • @Emma-iv5rp
    @Emma-iv5rp 5 років тому

    Is this possible on the 58mm knives?

    • @BX138
      @BX138 5 років тому +1

      Probably, I would just be very very very careful and gentle.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  4 роки тому

      Hi Emma,
      Sorry, I did not react earlier... yes, it is possible, the system is the same. but just like the milkman said: really careful. bye, Papa hiker

  • @74numenic
    @74numenic 5 років тому

    Thats great! I have to do some like that 👍

  • @Badgerworkshop
    @Badgerworkshop 7 років тому

    Thats great. Just what i needed to know

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому

      +Badger Workshop: thanks! Good luck with the project.

  • @apmikalogran
    @apmikalogran 6 років тому

    Thanks for the video you inspirate me to destruct my knife

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  6 років тому

      Hey Apostolos, good! Did it work out well?
      Kind regards Papa hiker

    • @apmikalogran
      @apmikalogran 5 років тому

      Papa hiker do you kinky hhow I can buy a file for 91
      and for ranger grip. .?

    • @apmikalogran
      @apmikalogran 3 роки тому

      Now i have a hercules
      and a locksmith and i came back to your video

  • @Nomadics
    @Nomadics 7 років тому +1

    Very nice. Good job. I liked the video. I know that sometimes it is not so easy to assemble it back :)
    I also modded some Victorinox but smaller 84 mm and 91 mm...

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому +1

      +Nomadic : yes, it took some finnicking, but bottom line for me was: that is just not that hard! I was surprised at how easy you can make your own perfect swiss army knife! 😀

    • @Nomadics
      @Nomadics 7 років тому +2

      Yes I also modded several knifes. My mods are for urban edc. Soon I will make a video for my dream mod ;)

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому +1

      +Nomadic : i'll be watching that. I urban edc a victorinox compact, or if i have a bag the handyman. Both great! Oh yes, and a signature sometimes. Wonder what your dream urban edc looks like 😀

  • @germanolivares4772
    @germanolivares4772 7 років тому

    So cool.

  • @snowCat168
    @snowCat168 4 роки тому

    Great inspirational vid, and thank you for sharing. Just to be sure, can you please confirm you re-used the existing brass rods that came down with your SAK? I just want to make sure before I attempt a similar slim down mod to my SAK as I have great difficulty sourcing replacement 2.2mm brass rods from my county. Thank you.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  4 роки тому

      hey Raymond, Sorry for a late reaction, maybe you already finished your project... Yes, I reused the brass rods. Good luck! Papa hiker

  • @septegram
    @septegram 3 роки тому

    I just know I would have ended up scratching my head looking at a couple of left over parts and wondering where I went wrong.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  3 роки тому

      Hi Rob, oh yes, a very common problem..

  • @HikerJohn316
    @HikerJohn316 6 років тому

    Thanks!

  • @ryanlavallee6342
    @ryanlavallee6342 7 років тому +4

    You made a trekker, well trekker has Phillips instead of corkscrew It's like the hunter more I guess

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому +1

      +ryan lavallee Hey! Doesn't the trekker have the bottle opener/can opener layer?

    • @ryanlavallee6342
      @ryanlavallee6342 7 років тому

      Papa hiker I thought you kept those. I re checked the video and seen you took them out lol. That's bare bone minimal right there

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому +1

      Ha yes, that's why I love it! 🙂

  • @madmax2457
    @madmax2457 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing the mistake.

  • @darkphotographer
    @darkphotographer 4 роки тому

    i have a hobo knife with spoon and fork ,, will like to replace the blade ,can opener and cork scew with viterinox .since the are much better quality , to bad vicotinox dose not make knife with fork and spoon ,,

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  3 роки тому

      Ok this may not be much helpful, but kinda fun: Victorinox does make a special cheese tasting knife:
      amzn.to/2LBJc4q

  • @apmikalogran
    @apmikalogran 5 років тому

    Send me the file I will make my Hercules workchamp lol

  • @T25de
    @T25de 7 років тому

    Nice!
    Hey you're over 500 subs!

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому

      +Tyson Judd Jeah!

    • @T25de
      @T25de 7 років тому

      ,
      Question- have any thing coming for use of multiple tarps?
      Have a trip soon to North Padre island where I will use only tarps... I have a variety.
      Thanks!

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  7 років тому +1

      Hey Tyson, ah, no. Sorry! I do have a plan in that direction but there are a lot more video's to do before that. The tarp related video's that are coming up are: -pitching a Luxe V4 (or golite shangrila, etc) as a square instead of hexagon-how to do the Mountain Pod (there is seriously not one single video or picture of it online)-historical tarp pitch, the toque tent and variations-pitches with a larger rectangular tarp.North Padre looks great? Fishing?

    • @T25de
      @T25de 7 років тому

      Looking forward to them!

  • @OG-1990
    @OG-1990 4 роки тому

    dont use alox for that task makes me feel bad :P

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  4 роки тому

      Ow, but it would be so great to make a custom “wilderness” model...

  • @galuyasdi
    @galuyasdi 3 роки тому

    Great video. How to butcher and abuse 2 knives at once.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  2 роки тому

      Hi Galuyasdi, I love feedback! What was wrong in your opinion>?

  • @darkphotographer
    @darkphotographer 4 роки тому

    once when removing rivets with drill , the drill bit broke and the drill end up in my index fingure use a vice next time ,,,,

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  4 роки тому

      Oh bummer man! That is a pity. Did you still finish the mod?

    • @darkphotographer
      @darkphotographer 4 роки тому

      @@papahiker9014 yep ,, but it was a rivet on the exoust of a motorcycle

  • @jefffriedberg
    @jefffriedberg 2 роки тому

    He can fok around with his knives all he wants, but I NEVER WILL DO SO !!!

  • @sanyablogger
    @sanyablogger 3 роки тому

    This is strange modifications

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  3 роки тому +1

      Hey Sanya,
      For the use I intended with the knife, in the wilderness and fire making, it is perfect. I just need a knife and saw. Because there are sadly no bottles of beer in the wild.

    • @sanyablogger
      @sanyablogger 3 роки тому

      @@papahiker9014 👍

  • @maveko4
    @maveko4 3 роки тому

    Terrible!

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  2 роки тому

      Hi Maveko4, I love feedback! What was terrible about it?

    • @maveko4
      @maveko4 2 роки тому

      @@papahiker9014 what's the reason to ruin the knife taking away its functions? On Félix immler's channel you learn to make changes that gain new functions or create others that the factory has not yet launched and these make sense. you just ruined a great pocket knife.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  2 роки тому +1

      @@maveko4 Hi Maveko4, thanks for getting back on this, I really appreciate it if people, after a negative comment, have the balls to explain themselves. So, I understand now that you found the video terrible, not because of the background music (working on that, promise) but because you find it a dumb idea to convert a Victorinox tradesman to a knife with only a saw and a large blade.
      As the video explains: the tradesman is not a great pocket knife, it is terrible. It offers not so much function in a huge packet, it comes apart at the bottle opener. It has all this unused space in the middle that gathers tons of dirt. Now, I have my dream wilderness knife: lightweight, big saw, lockable blade. Best idea ever.
      Have a great time and thumbs up for replying. Papa hiker

  • @byteme9718
    @byteme9718 5 років тому

    This is not the way to do it unless you want to fuck up your knife. There are far better videos out there, in fact I have never seen one worse than this.

    • @papahiker9014
      @papahiker9014  5 років тому +1

      Hi! I a totally into healthy discussion! Please post the link to the better video? Or describe what is wrong with this one? The knife still rocks by the way, I like it far better now that it only has a knife and a saw.
      Kind regards, Papa hiker

    • @thevineclimber
      @thevineclimber 2 роки тому +1

      @@papahiker9014 Classy reply!