How to repair a Gerber Bolt Action Exchange Knife
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How to repair a Gerber Bolt Action Exchange Knife
'm wondering if anyone can tell me how to fix this knife? I've bought it probably 30 years ago when I was in the USAF, and it's been stored away in a box for decades. At some point the "bolt" broke, but I have no idea when. I'm curious if it's just a small threaded bolt? I see that the hole is "D" shaped, so not sure if the bolt needs to be the same.
I sent photos to Gerber recently, asking if they could send replacement parts, but they just sent me a much smaller folding knife (Ultralight LST) as a warranty replacement, which wasn't exactly what I wanted.
Any help would be appreciated.
I sent photos to Gerber recently, asking if they could send replacement parts, but they just sent me a much smaller folding knife (Ultralight LST) as a warranty replacement, which wasn't exactly what I wanted.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: How to repair a Gerber Bolt Action Exchange Knife
Can you post a pic of the other side of the knife, where the nut and washer go.
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Re: How to repair a Gerber Bolt Action Exchange Knife
there you go..whiskeytango315 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:25 am Can you post a pic of the other side of the knife, where the nut and washer go.
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Re: How to repair a Gerber Bolt Action Exchange Knife
I think it will have to be "D" shaped with a shoulder on one end and threaded on the other for the nut. It needs to stay indexed so the blade can be removed.
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Re: How to repair a Gerber Bolt Action Exchange Knife
Is there an online store where you'd recommend I look for this type of screw / bolt?whiskeytango315 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 3:50 am I think it will have to be "D" shaped with a shoulder on one end and threaded on the other for the nut. It needs to stay indexed so the blade can be removed.
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Re: How to repair a Gerber Bolt Action Exchange Knife
Not that I am aware of. It will probably have to be fabricated out of a screw that already has the correct threads.
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Re: How to repair a Gerber Bolt Action Exchange Knife
I have an antique knife left by my grandfather. Can anyone restore it without losing its original appearance?
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Can you post some pictures of the knife, and the damage to it?
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Re: How to repair a Gerber Bolt Action Exchange Knife
As suggested by WT315 Rita, pictures would be a big help. There are many talented knife mechanics on this site, so post some pictures and someone should be able to help you. Good luck, and to AAPK!RitaHayworth wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:26 pm I have an antique knife left by my grandfather. Can anyone restore it without losing its original appearance?