Question on screw in scissors

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Joe Real

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Hi guys,
I got a Vic Huntsman from an old friend, the scales are completely destroyed after years of carrying it, but the rest of the knife is in surprisingly great shape.
I cleaned it thoroughly, polish some scratches in the blades, and sharpened. I am going to add wooden scales and carry it in my computer bag.
The feature that really cached my attention is that the scissors are hold by a screw rather than pinned like all my other models. The problem that I am having is that the screw is coming loose very easily with very minimal use.
Does any one of you have an idea how to prevent this? Can I add locktite to the screw without affecting the movement of the scissors?
Thanks + Regards
 
I would recommend you remove the screw and check the threads for any failures or problems. Check the scissors hole as well. The screws can be purchased if they are at fault but if the scissors has a damaged thread then it will require factory repair or replacement.

I have never used lock-tite on a scissors screw so I have no idea how that will work out.
 
Joe Real said:
Thanks guys, I will probaly send it back for repair before adding the wwoden scales.
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If you do this, they will probably just send you a whole new knife. So if that particular knife has sentimental value to it, don't send it to Victorinox!

I have the same problem with my Explorer, which is about 20 years old now. All the newer SAKs have riveted scissors and pliers now for this very reason.
 
Smaug said:
If you do this, they will probably just send you a whole new knife. So if that particular knife has sentimental value to it, don't send it to Victorinox!

I have the same problem with my Explorer, which is about 20 years old now. All the newer SAKs have riveted scissors and pliers now for this very reason.
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Good point Smaug, it has some sentimental value, so I guess send it to service is not a good option.
How do you handle yours, do you tighten it after every use? Over tighten it will prevent the scissors to move freely.
 
I haven't done this with SAK scissors, but I've had good results using Loctite on other scissors that kept coming loose. The part of the screw shank that goes through the moveable blade is not threaded, so the Loctite doesn't interfere with opening and closing.
 
I honestly can't say I've ever had a problem with the 'screw' an any Vic knife sissor from the classic up to a supertinker and climber. Nor have I had any trouble getting MY knife back from Vic's service center - just note in your letter of what you want done that there is "sentimental" attachment to this particular knife and you'd like this one back repaired - BUT a note of caution- be prepared to wait for it. Their 'turn around' time is a bit slow. - Good luck
Peace
Revvie
 
i used to have the same scissor screw problem in the onlder models... i personally just tapped the end of the crew with precision hammer so its permanent and wont loose by itself... i have done them dozens of time with satisfation result... just put the head of the screw on some solid metal and gentrly tap the end until it a bit flatten..

i usually adjust the screw but not over tighten it since the tapping sometime give a little more tension... now they never give me any problem and work as reliable as the riveted scissors..
 
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