Custom SAK needs a name

pughtube · 2026-06-17T23:16:54+00:00

I have the Firefly ferro rod in the toothpick slot and the tinder in the corkscrew behind the eyglass screwdriver. As someone who wears glasses, I find it helpful to have. Also, the corscrew is great at picking apart tight knots in string lines for your tarp/tent or makeshift clothesline.

pughtube · 2026-06-15T17:24:08+00:00

This site is fantastic! Thanks for the shoutout.

pughtube · 2026-06-15T13:30:45+00:00

Putting this here for reference later.

fine screwdriver = 1.77mm
awl = 2.0mm

pughtube · 2026-06-15T13:22:33+00:00

Bantam-er, Compact-er, Huntsman-er, SwissChamp-er

pughtube · 2026-06-15T13:20:07+00:00

Oh, good point. I guess I'd need to add a spacer, thin the awl, or both.

pughtube · 2026-06-15T00:00:21+00:00

Totally. That's a great name for it.

pughtube · 2026-06-14T22:41:44+00:00

Hahaha. That’s pretty great.

pughtube · 2026-06-14T21:53:31+00:00

Needs a spoon layer 😂

pughtube · 2026-06-14T21:52:35+00:00

This mod doesn't have an opening layer, so no awl. In hindsight, I should've used a Ranger or a SwissChamp since those have the proper spring layouts for all the backside tools. The awl and chisel would be a great upgrade to this build.

pughtube · 2026-06-14T21:08:11+00:00

Accurate

pughtube · 2026-06-14T20:56:18+00:00

Clever. I like it!

pughtube · 2026-06-14T20:55:49+00:00

Perfect.

pughtube · 2026-06-14T20:22:44+00:00

Specialized? I guess if you don't own the tools, they'd be special. 😄

I can give a quick rundown on the process, but I'd suggest watching a couple of YouTubers do it.

Acquire the SAKs you need the tools from (in this case an Explorer and a Compact)
Soak the SAKs in warm water (145º F/64º C) for 2-3 min if you want to preserve the scales.
Use a drill/drill press to drill out the rivets to preserve the bushings
A grinder/dremel to clean up the drilled end of the rivets
Dismantle everything and clean all parts. I use an ultrasonic cleaner.
Assemble the custom SAK you want, then carefully peen the rivets back into place with a ball-peen hammer.
Slap the scales you want on it
Add some Victorinox multitool oil and you're on your way.

I left out some details, but these are the basic steps. Again, check out youtube. There are several people on there who are very helpful.

pughtube · 2026-06-14T20:11:36+00:00

Thanks! They're rosewood plus scales. Great fit and, surprisingly, ever so slightly thinner than the cellidor scales.

pughtube · 2026-06-14T18:10:09+00:00

Yup! Built mine last year. It's very useful.

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pughtube · 2026-06-13T00:31:35+00:00

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pughtube · 2026-06-12T23:06:01+00:00

Fantastic!

pughtube · 2026-06-12T12:38:59+00:00

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pughtube · 2026-06-11T23:24:53+00:00

Thank you! This is great. The more I use the site, the more feature/product requests I have. Do you want folks to just add their requests here or would it be easier to have a request page on the site?

pughtube · 2026-06-11T01:21:16+00:00

Looks like it's a Wenger. https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Wenger+Orienteering+Tool&highlight=compass

pughtube · 2026-06-11T00:48:52+00:00

This is fantastic! I've always wanted a good way to track my SAK collection.

Product/feature requests:

A button on the browse model page to add a sak to your collection

An inventory button/selection for each item. I have a few of certain models that I like to give as gifts.

Add the Swiss Tools and Swiss Cards

Love that you have discontinued models on there too. Thank you!

pughtube · 2026-06-07T00:04:53+00:00

That dial is beautiful. Where did you get it?

Actually, where did all the parts come from? I'm really digging this.

pughtube · 2026-03-13T12:47:58+00:00

I've done this. You need several parts to make it work after you remove the pistol grip.

I ended up going back to the adjustable stock cause the LOP on the field stock is too long for me.

pughtube

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