Replacing the kickspring in a Schrade double button

[dleverh66]

I have an older Schrade 3-3/4" double button (7404K) with a broken kickspring. I have the replacement spring already. I wanted to know if the new spring can be inserted under the center pin or does it have to be removed to get the spring in place?

Thanks!

[wiseguy]

The pin must be removed. Grind one side and drift it out over a hole.

[dleverh66]

Thanks!! Do you know what diam. pin I need to replace it with?

[wiseguy]

No, just spec out the one you removed , if you don’t have the exact size , turn down some larger stock to fit.

[Rockingkj]

Believe a 1/16” nickel silver pin is what you will need. Cut a bit long, shape one end like a pencil tip. I put the other end in a small vice grip pliers. Turn a bit as pushing though. Likely to be a bit tight. Once thru trim the pin ends. File flat leaving a bit proud. Peen the pins to dome them. Be careful to avoid breaking the scales.

[dleverh66]

Thanks for the info!

[1967redrider]

You guys make it sound easy.