How to Replace a Swiss Army Knife Scissor Spring
Measure the length of your Swiss Army knife when it is closed.. Order a small replacement spring if your knife is 2.28 in (5.8 cm) or less.. Get a medium replacement spring for a knife that is 2.91 in (7.4 cm) long.
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Measure the length of your Swiss Army knife when it is closed.
Measure the length of your Swiss Army knife when it is closed.
Order a small replacement spring if your knife is 2.28 in (5.8 cm) or less.
Order a small replacement spring if your knife is 2.28 in (5.8 cm) or less.
Get a medium replacement spring for a knife that is 2.91 in (7.4 cm) long.
Get a medium replacement spring for a knife that is 2.91 in (7.4 cm) long.
Purchase a large spring for knives that are 3.58–4.37 in (9.1–11.1 cm) long.
Purchase a large spring for knives that are 3.58–4.37 in (9.1–11.1 cm) long.
Cover the scissor blades with masking tape to protect yourself from cuts.
Cover the scissor blades with masking tape to protect yourself from cuts.
Fold the scissors to the halfway open position.
Fold the scissors to the halfway open position.
Push the spring out of the base with something skinny and pointy.
Push the spring out of the base with something skinny and pointy.
Press the new spring into the hole at the base of the scissors using pliers.
Press the new spring into the hole at the base of the scissors using pliers.
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