pocketknife repair

[Tass]

Help...I need to find replacement screws for the belt clip for a 4" colt folding knife. To date I have tried: Home Depot/Lowes, Ace Hardware, gun repair shop, gun shop where the knife was purchased, automotive parts store, watch repair and yes-the manufacturer-they are no longer in business and do not have replacement parts.

I picked up a new gerber knife at Gander Mtn. and I don't like it...doesn't fit my hand the same-lighter weight (will they take it back?). Mostly i'm being stubborn and want MY knife.

It'd be nice if stores didn't have them all in blister packs so I could heft one and see if it feels right.

Suggestions for finding itty-bitty replacement screws?

Tass

[Dan20703]

I'm surprised you couldn't find one at Ace. The one near me has an entire aisle of nuts, bolts, washers and assorted pins in trays.

[Tass]

These are more like the screws used for glasses. (Oops, forgot to add optical shop to my list of 'been there'...)

[tbrown]

Help...I need to find replacement screws for the belt clip for a 4" colt folding knife. To date I have tried: Home Depot/Lowes, Ace Hardware, gun repair shop, gun shop where the knife was purchased, automotive parts store, watch repair and yes-the manufacturer-they are no longer in business and do not have replacement parts.

I picked up a new gerber knife at Gander Mtn. and I don't like it...doesn't fit my hand the same-lighter weight (will they take it back?). Mostly i'm being stubborn and want MY knife.

It'd be nice if stores didn't have them all in blister packs so I could heft one and see if it feels right.

Suggestions for finding itty-bitty replacement screws?

Tass

Do you know the size? If the local hardware store doesn't have them, try a computer or electronics hobbyist shop. They often have small screws (T6, etc.) for laptop and cell phone cases. Another option is knifekits.com but you would have to buy a bag of 25 and pay shipping.

[Tass]

thanks...looks like i'll be checking out hobby shops this weekend!

[puma guy]

Someone beat me to knifekits. You stated thatthe manufacturer of Colt Knives is out of business? I saw Colt knives listed on several websites.

[tbrown]

I would bet a six pack that Colt doesn't manufacture the knives. They either sub it and slap their name on or, more likely, license their name.

Tass: Not shops like Hobby Lobby but for building or repairing your own computer. If you can figure the size, call first and save some gas.

[MoJo]

I've located small screws and the like online from hobby sites that specialize in model trains, and slot cars. You might also try jewelry making supplies.

[Tass]

I believe Colt sold out to someone else who isn't producing the knives anymore. If I could find a shop with the same model, i'd buy another. I think this is a case where once they are sold out, they are gone.

There are some computer repair places and some model shops in the area, so i'll hit those. Grainger is my next thought.

[J Wilson]

maybe you could take the screws out of another knife?????????

[Tass]

Don't have any others with belt clips. I think this is going to be a lot like sunglass repairs...trying to find a microscopic screw to fit. I'm just going to have to suck it up and buy a new one if the hobby/computer shop idea doesn't pan out.

[Dan20703]

what is the model name or number?

[Tass]

Colt, CTO102, Design 2002, Taiwan...is all I can find on the blade.

[puma guy]

Colt, CTO102, Design 2002, Taiwan...is all I can find on the blade.

Is this it?

http://www.warriorsandwonders.com/All_F ... a17aaf7f48

[blue]

Might try contact- House of Blades , Ft. Worth/ Lake Worth
(Google)


Maybe another big knife shop near you.
Good Luck,
Blue