Re-working a Victorinox Solo

Brumbydownunder · Post by **Brumbydownunder** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:40 pm

I sort of put my big foot in it with this project. A chap asked me if it would be possible to re-handle a Victorinox Solo with Micarta and I said "yep it should be". Next thing I know he's sent me the knife and micarta and said "show me".

Decided it would be prudent to add liners just for a little additional rigidity.

So far so good

More to follow as I progress ... Derek

SteelMyHeart85420 · Post by **SteelMyHeart85420** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:54 am

Looking forward to the outcome, I like your work, Brumby

glennbad · Post by **glennbad** » Mon Nov 21, 2016 8:59 pm

Looks good so far!

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 5:48 am

Looks good Brumbly!
I can't wait to see what it looks like when you're done.

XX Case XX · Post by **XX Case XX** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 4:13 pm

Very nice. I think that's going to look real good when you're done. Great pictures by the way.

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Mike

Brumbydownunder · Post by **Brumbydownunder** » Tue Nov 29, 2016 4:12 am

One of the more fiddly projects I have taken on. Is it an improvement? I trust the owner thinks so.

My first time ever with Micarta which was interesting and as always I learnt heaps along the way.

Derek

SteelMyHeart85420 · Post by **SteelMyHeart85420** » Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:39 pm

Well done, sir

Darksev · Post by **Darksev** » Tue Nov 29, 2016 4:21 pm

Looks great to me!

The liners were a good choice, as the micarta, even polished, would have made the action a bit weak being pressed against the tang and spring.

If you think that was fiddly, try working on one of the little bitty SAK's like a rambler or minichamp! (I did one once, never again lol)

#goldpan · Post by **#goldpan** » Tue Nov 29, 2016 4:59 pm

That came out real nice! I did a SAK Officier in Manzanita for my Granddaughters 18 birthday. Came out nice.

Good work

glennbad · Post by **glennbad** » Tue Nov 29, 2016 5:06 pm

Looks great, nice work!

Brumbydownunder · Post by **Brumbydownunder** » Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:00 pm

Thanks fellas... it's in the post on the way to it's owner.
The second Victorinox Solo pictured he sent to me so "I could do one for myself". But it has gone back too.
Having done one I'm in no hurry to do another

edge213 · Post by **edge213** » Tue Nov 29, 2016 8:40 pm

But you did such a wonderful job. It turned out great.

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:16 am

It turned out great!
I really like the green micarta! Is it textured or is that just part of the pattern?
Well done sir!

Brumbydownunder · Post by **Brumbydownunder** » Thu Dec 08, 2016 5:51 am

Thanks edge/orvet
Dale that pattern is just 'in' the micarta and the surface is actually very smooth.

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