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Pict
01-13-2009, 01:28 PM
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/387/sakplusjz5.jpg

My "TSA certified" (knife had been confiscated once) Huntsman is now looking pretty good. I finally got around to ordering the "Plus" scales and installed them the other day. I now have a pen and a stainless steel pin. I got them in black, because... I am a slick, low-drag operator, and black just fits with the kind of dangerous person I am. The old scales had someone else's initials on them and last year they got a good soaking in DEET and melted. The knife looks brand new now.

I made a short video of the process, it is very easy. This is a great way to upgrade/restore an old knife.

Huntsman Plus Conversion (http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=MBBbyacNbvU)

Mac

RunsWithDeer
01-13-2009, 01:36 PM
Thanks for the vid, does look pretty straight forward. Well worth restoring a good knife. Looks great.

crashdive123
01-13-2009, 01:57 PM
The straight pin will help keep your bonnet on on a blustery day in PA.

Badawg
01-13-2009, 01:57 PM
I'm confused... Are you telling me you have been able to carry that on a plane? Because everything I have read say's nothing but a butter knife...

crashdive123
01-13-2009, 01:59 PM
Confiscated from original owner by TSA, purchased from TSA, Sold to Pict.

Pict
01-13-2009, 02:05 PM
Badawg,

Fixed the original post to remove the confusion. The knife had been confiscated and resold. They sell off big lots of them once they collect enough. Mac

welderguy
01-13-2009, 03:15 PM
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/387/sakplusjz5.jpg

My "TSA certified" (knife had been confiscated once) Huntsman is now looking pretty good. I finally got around to ordering the "Plus" scales and installed them the other day. I now have a pen and a stainless steel pin. I got them in black, because... I am a slick, low-drag operator, and black just fits with the kind of dangerous person I am. The old scales had someone else's initials on them and last year they got a good soaking in DEET and melted. The knife looks brand new now.

I made a short video of the process, it is very easy. This is a great way to upgrade/restore an old knife.

Huntsman Plus Conversion (http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=MBBbyacNbvU)

Mac

Nice knife, Now dont laugh but whats DEET?

Pict
01-13-2009, 03:18 PM
Nice knife, Now dont laugh but whats DEET?

In this case it was Ben's 100 insect repellent. DEET is the active ingredient, but I think it is actually to solvent they put it in that attacks plastic. Mac

Badawg
01-13-2009, 03:23 PM
Ahh, ok. Makes sense now. I carry a swiss army knife in my pocketr and it has traveled through the air, but not since 9/11. It's this model, I think the most usefull one you can pack in a pocket... The saw is awesome! Pliers are good for stripping bolts and pulling cactus thorns.

http://www.knifeworks.com/swissarmyatlasbyvictorinoxred.aspx

welderguy
01-13-2009, 05:05 PM
In this case it was Ben's 100 insect repellent. DEET is the active ingredient, but I think it is actually to solvent they put it in that attacks plastic. Mac

Thanks Pict

Leighman
01-16-2009, 11:30 AM
Badawg,

Fixed the original post to remove the confusion. The knife had been confiscated and resold. They sell off big lots of them once they collect enough. Mac

The last gun show I attended, a fellow had a HUGE collection (100+) of Victorinox/Wenger SAK's that came from TSA (per his statement).

The majority were of the small "classic" size ($3-4 each) but there 10-15 Spartan/Hunstman/etc. there ($8-10 each) and a VERY nice Swiss Champ (looked brand new) for $18!!! The best 18 bucks I ever spent.

Amazing how airline travelers still "forget" to leave their knives at home.
Oh well.

welderguy
01-16-2009, 11:38 AM
Not to be a thread Hijacker, but are the TSA auctions held all over the US or is the stuff shipped to one location.

crashdive123
01-16-2009, 03:04 PM
Not to be a thread Hijacker, but are the TSA auctions held all over the US or is the stuff shipped to one location.

Found this on the confiscated items. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7670500/

welderguy
01-16-2009, 03:35 PM
Thanks crash

Sam
01-16-2009, 05:08 PM
http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/387/sakplusjz5.jpg

My "TSA certified" (knife had been confiscated once) Huntsman is now looking pretty good. I finally got around to ordering the "Plus" scales and installed them the other day. I now have a pen and a stainless steel pin. I got them in black, because... I am a slick, low-drag operator, and black just fits with the kind of dangerous person I am. The old scales had someone else's initials on them and last year they got a good soaking in DEET and melted. The knife looks brand new now.

I made a short video of the process, it is very easy. This is a great way to upgrade/restore an old knife.

Huntsman Plus Conversion (http://hk.youtube.com/watch?v=MBBbyacNbvU)

Mac

Hello Pict, can you explain how you found the auction site on ebay? Thanks
-Sam

crashdive123
01-16-2009, 05:17 PM
Sam - here's a few items. http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQ_nkwZNTSAQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ

Pict
01-16-2009, 05:23 PM
Hello Pict, can you explain how you found the auction site on ebay? Thanks
-Sam

It wasn't on e-bay. I bought it from a friend who buys these knives. Mac