How I made this custom Victorinox Yeoman

[@JasonLee-pw4iw]

I’ve probably watched this video 50X today trying to re-assemble and can’t understand how you do it so easily with no jigs and tools. I’ve been fighting to keep tools engaged with the springs every time I add a tool. You clearly have the strongest fingers on the planet!

[@FittoSurvive]

🤣 Sorry to hear about your troubles. Try placing the tools and springs for 1 Layer on the pins but leave one tool off the spring. Add your next liner and only then try to depress the spring with a long tool and force the remaining tool into place. Be careful not to gouge or scratch the spring with the long tool that you use to depress the spring. Hopefully that helps!

[@hitchpost5822]

You make it look so easy, great video ! Good tool selection in a pocket friendly size. Keep up the entertaining and educational content.

[@FittoSurvive]

LOL Yeah, the editing helps. 🤣 Thanks, I will do my best!

[@tedgriner3583]

​@@FittoSurvive . . Mlm..

[@longhornjake]

I have no intention of ever disassembling or reassembling one of these, but your videos are things of beauty and so hard to turn off! Love them and I know I need to have you make one for me. Now it's just choosing what tools I want.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch! I am thrilled to hear that! Sounds great!

[@richardneff]

Beautiful knife! The brass scales and black G10 really look great! And it's very cool to see an already useful Compact get the tool upgrades to the Yeoman! Excellent job! Plus, I love seeing the entire process of disassembly, cleanup, customization and re-assembly!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the project and the tutorial. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@JamesParus]

Compact is the best two row victorinox. Best combo of tools and thin and light. And cheap. Amazing value and so usable.

[@FittoSurvive]

I agree the compact is one of the best.

[@atongs_edc]

Always a joy to watch you do these mods bro, 🔥👍🏼👍🏼

[@FittoSurvive]

Cool! Glad to hear that! It makes the extra effort of recording and editing worthwhile.

[@minos13]

I won’t lie. Seeing this build makes me really want the same knife but with copper!

[@FittoSurvive]

Copper would look great too!

[@Dimaggio-q7l]

Clean build dude, appreciate this. Copper scales awaited ship wreck patina)) wish you luck and inspirations in your projects!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I appreciate it. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@anniegogogone1806]

Wow! Really incredible work. Beautiful!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@11crisgarcia]

Evertime I see you create a custom knife its therapy, love how they turn out the snap, the colors, the scales!!! Great work!

[@FittoSurvive]

Wow, that's great! I am glad to hear that!

[@benbenjiblade]

Thank you so much for such a detailed video. You are by far the best at these mods, and you go over everything so perfectly. Keep up the great work. Ben

[@FittoSurvive]

Hey Ben! You are very welcome! Glad that you enjoyed it!

[@helenmcilroy]

What a gorgeous job you did!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@orenmontgomery8250]

This one is REALLY cool. Very steampunk (in a good way). I'm mostly into the woods-focused SAKs but this one would be really good for around the house and urban areas (and it's just beautiful).

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I was pleased with how it turned out. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@matthiasmuller6061]

Every Victorinox is more compact than every compact knife of the world which is not a Victorinox. The Name of this knife is Model 244, Sir. The Brand your audience has to find out by themselve. That‘s th thrill. After your work it‘s a still Modell 244. it‘s the Knife (In French: le couteau). So your work is just You as a Capacity for our favorite Companion. Fantastic. Thank a lot, Sir. For You. Cu

[@FittoSurvive]

That is very true. 👍🏻 Thank you!

[@antonsimanov]

Compact is my favorite stock 91mm, having said that I’d definitely carry that yeoman, stellar work as usual!

[@FittoSurvive]

The Compact really is a good but thin toolset. The Yeoman makes it just a bit better.

[@antonsimanov]

@@FittoSurvive spydernox yeoman would be interesting… with maybe an unmodified blade but I don’t think that would work unless you did another layer on top of what you did here.

[@FittoSurvive]

@@antonsimanov Yeah, to have an unmodified Spyderco blade an extra layer would be needed.

[@markkogen5590]

@@FittoSurvive If you added the extra layer for the Spyderco blade could you fit in one of your custom saw blades on the other side?

[@stevendominy1737]

This is excellent I think you are an amazing artist

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch! I really appreciate it.

[@mrc2205]

What a difference. Beautiful job, love it.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! 😊

[@Lamenter40K]

Very cool, love the G10 inserts.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks!

[@nopnog6117]

I really appreciate these videos that show the process 😊

[@FittoSurvive]

Great! That makes it worth my time. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@francobuzzetti9424]

this is my fav build ! looks amazing and has the perfect tools! i can't think it's missing anything! maybe a custom blade !

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks! Glad to hear that.

[@travisyork3915]

Im doing this 😊 got everything ready. Mixture of 3 to 1 and G10 on the way.

[@FittoSurvive]

Awesome! Best of luck with your project!

[@travisyork3915]

Finished! Etching everything! Scissors ✂️ came out two tone. Both half Different Chromium content I'm guessing. Still looking amazing.

[@FittoSurvive]

@@travisyork3915 Sometimes the scissors do that. It exactly sure why. The older one (with the flat head bolt) tends to do that more often than the newer scissors (the one with brass peening).

[@michaeldelvecchio6591]

Thanks for sharing how you made the liners. This is a great build! Love everything about the tools and look.

[@FittoSurvive]

You are welcome! Glad that you enjoyed the video and found it helpful!

[@NickGarvey]

Wow, looks amazing! Not a surprise at all that you have a 40 week waitlist

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@TCM3273]

Nice job! I would love to see an update on this knife with the patina look on the scales.

[@FittoSurvive]

This knife went to a customer, so unfortunately i didn't get to see the patina.

[@핑크셔먼탱크굴러간다]

that is indeed extraordinary

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you

[@XyrxesTube]

Such a Yeoman is still one of the best SAKs. You designed it great. Today I would do it a little differently. The scales are a little too thick for my taste and I would replace the magnifying glass. But otherwise I think it's really great❗️

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. Yeah, there are some options to improve on this build.

[@sugarphantom7837]

This is a beautiful set! You do really great work on these!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@jonasljung318]

Very good job! Its so beautiful!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! 😊

[@emesser7087]

This one came out aaawesome again! And the video. It has it all really perfectly made howto tutorial. The darkness of the tools is phenomenal. Much respect 🙂👌👌👌👌

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! Glad that it was worth the time and effort of recording and editing the video. 😅

[@richardgrant5009]

Perfection.Great work.👍

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks.

[@W-C-F-o1k]

Beautifully done and a great name 😎

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch!

[@grafikschwarzmarkt]

the „umbrella“ on the blade is a crossbow, representing our national hero wilhelm tell

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks for sharing that! I learned something new. 👍🏻👍🏻😁

[@krantivira70]

great stuff man!! keep feeding us with those great videos and beatiful knives

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed the video!

[@tjarsun]

Gorgeous result!

[@FittoSurvive]

😊 Thanks!

[@danilopez9107]

Eres muy grande! Tus modificaciones están a otro nivel. Felicidades desde Barcelona. Cuando pueda intentaré comprarte una de tus creaciones. Un saludo

[@FittoSurvive]

¡Gracias! ¡Realmente aprecio eso! Espero escuchar de usted. 👍🏻

[@Kekaula100]

One word - Epic! Just subscribed.

[@FittoSurvive]

Awesome! Thanks a lot!

[@Kangsteri]

Looking good. You can use silicone lubricant on plastic and rubber.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. 👍🏻

[@johnkraemer5505]

Awesome workmanship! 😎👍🏻

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@vaibhavgupta3618]

Beautiful work .... Love it!!!!

[@vaibhavgupta3618]

How much would it cost to get a ditto piece like that from you??!!!

[@FittoSurvive]

@@vaibhavgupta3618 A knife like this costs around $280.

[@jamesstraub4981]

Very cool. Nicely done.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@vladspb_]

Perfect job, man!!!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@edgaraquino2324]

Hello! I never tire in saying that your technical acumen and your artistic bent contribute to such beautiful builds...I would not fret about the gray pen, it matches the glass and the screwdriver...you turned an "ugly duckling" into a "swan" and into a different model to boot! Did you have to mask up for the acid wash? I noticed fumes as you worked the parts...really like the black and the brass...Good job!

[@FittoSurvive]

Hey! I really do appreciate the kind words!! I usually do the acid etching under a vent, but for the video I brought the acid to my work bench. Otherwise, I really would have needed to wear the mask.

[@unfi6798]

So far the best mod on Utube mate. Cowabunga.!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks! I really appreciate that!

[@sledgesworld]

FANTASMAGORICAL. Love it .

[@FittoSurvive]

😂 Thanks.

[@tass8495]

Beautiful man!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@unfi6798]

The Greatest show on Utube. Cowabunga mate.!

[@FittoSurvive]

Wow! That's a major compliment! Thanks. 👍🏻😉

[@Brahbrahbrah]

I was just thinking about when the next post was going to be and here it is, not 15 mins later.

[@FittoSurvive]

Yeah, I am running a bit late on posting it. Glad that you were thinking about it!!!!

[@c.a.m.5948]

Brilliant what your can do with an old knife. I assume you sand down all the liners at one time so they are exactly the same size.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. Yes, I sand them all together in the end.

[@telldpablo]

Wow! But where do you find all the extra parts? I have to try this! Thanks!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. I got all the parts from knives that I have disassembled.

[@coolprof1951]

Do you make these for resale? Watched to the end, I guess you do! What would a yeoman like this sell for???😮

[@0x0081]

Would you share some tricks on how to get the pinning down so that tools don’t have play but also are not too tight? You always get that right or did you had to disassembly some time ?

[@FittoSurvive]

When I was starting out, I had to redo the peening a couple of times. The main thing I would say is use a small hammer and go slow. No other secrets...

[@Mr.Normann]

great job. looks amazing! =)

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@davidstalter6006]

Great video buddy ✌️👍⚔️🇺🇲

[@michaelcoles2149]

It looks great, but doesn't the acid etching mess up the usability of the knife? harder to clean? quicker to rust? what are the downsides? plus those scales are gonna corrode. Love the look, not very practical though.

[@oddball34980]

Great job, i'm planning to gets my hands on a Modeler the same way .The stamp on the main blade it's a crossbow ( swiiss mythology ), not an umbrella

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you. 👍🏻 Yes, you are right about the tang stamp. I just get some good laughs in because it really looks like an umbrella to me. 🤣👍🏻

[@alexbesnier]

I love this setup but is there any other tool you can put opposite to the Philips screw driver ? I have good eyes and don’t see the point of having a magnifying glass. Maybe a reamer ?

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. There are a couple of options for tools opposite the inline philips. You can place an LED light or universal wrench without any modifications. With some modding you can place a carabiner there from a rare Wenger.

[@skcrary]

Just found your channel and I'm impressed! Well done! This was a wonderful upgrade. Question: is the price for an "upgraded" knife similar to what you have listed on your site for a Dragonox? I have a Victorinox Camper and definitely am interested in upgrading it with a Spyderco blade. Thanks!

[@jeffvanburen1167]

Great build, where is a good source for pins/ hardware?

[@FittoSurvive]

I order the pins from Amazon. amzn.to/3X4OyU8 amzn.to/3Ymb5gn

[@giuseppe5459]

Hi, excellent job! Where did you buy the brass little parts (rounds and pins)? Thanks

[@FittoSurvive]

The brass pins can be found on Amazon. 2.5mm and 2.2mm The brass washers (grommets) have to be sourced from the knife during disassembly.

[@philp411]

Nice work!

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@HCTPIRES]

Hi. Really nice work and beautiful result. Appreciate your time to share your experience. One question please: the temperature of the acid? Many thanks. Regards.

[@FittoSurvive]

Hello. Thank you! There is not a particular temperature for the acid. I keep it in a "hot bath" and try to keep the water close to boiling. You are very welcome.

[@HCTPIRES]

@@FittoSurvive many thanks. 👍👍

[@NicksStuff]

I didn't get (but I'm not a native, so...) the explanation for the different blade thickness? Is there a video in which you *show* why?

[@KeithJBrett]

The SAK clicking was ASMR to my ears.

[@FittoSurvive]

😅👍🏻 You're actually not the first to say something like that. Glad you enjoyed.

[@manuelchaverri777]

Que hermosa pieza lo felicito solo x curioso que precio saldria una pieza asi

[@tehduke666]

Nice, very inspiring and relaxing video! Any tip where to get spare parts like pins, spacers, springs and even tools for vixtorinox like seen in your vid @5:39 for example?

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed the video. The spare parts usually have to be harvested from disassembled Victorinox knives. Every once in a while you can find somebody selling parts on Ebay.

[@ant7699]

nice website. banging customs.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@nickmooney7175]

very classy

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jordanscott559]

In more detail can you explain the brass wash part? Is it just scrap brass in a container with water and then the tool in the mixture?

[@FittoSurvive]

Sure thing. It is brass scrap in a container with water, I toss the tool in one at a time, and shake it semi aggressively for about 30 seconds. If that doesn't make sense, Google "how to stone wash at home".

[@jordanscott559]

@@FittoSurvive thank you so much for your help

[@FittoSurvive]

@@jordanscott559 You are welcome.

[@alexcerna8087]

Genial lo que hiciste!! Mis repetos!!

[@FittoSurvive]

Gracias!

[@Sobek5150]

Wonderful job! Do you dilute your FeCL? When I've done it I go 3:1 water to FeCL. However it takes about 2 hours to get the similar finish you have here. I'd love to speed that up. Thanks!

[@FittoSurvive]

I use a dehydration (dry) FeCL and mix it with water 1:2. So, it is more concentrated.

[@StuetzradTouristen]

Very nice Projects/Products!!! Any recommendation where I could get single tools (especialy the big blade) ?

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! I get all of my parts from knives that I have disassembled. Some times you can find people on Ebay who are selling parts separately.

[@Overland_506]

Beautiful

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@RommelV]

Hello, I am amazed at your work. it's something really fine. detailed .. what is the price of making a knife like this? Greetings from Nicaragua 🇳🇮

[@FittoSurvive]

Hello! Thank you! A knife like this would cost around $300.

[@vibhavjha2677]

Hey! Amazing video. But why do you do the acid etching? Any good reason? Doesnt it make the blade blunt?

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. The acid etching is just for aeshetic reasons. It does make the blade dull, but I re-sharpen it afterwards.

[@RidingKG]

Great job thanks for sharing

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you!

[@hanfpv3093]

Did you use pure ferric Chloride? Or did you mix it with water? And what do you do after the etching? Leave the parts in oil? Anyway great looking knife! Your video's are awesome

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. I used a 1:3 ratio. I rinse and scrub in water after the acid bath, then I soak in oil.

[@abazagorath18]

It's a Crossbow!!! Greets from Suisse!!!

[@FittoSurvive]

🤣 LOL 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@damyr]

Kudos for such beautiful work! But I'm confused... why leaving the parcel hook? It's so useless. I'd rather remove it and change it with an awl or a nail file, or literally anything else.

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks. The parcel hook is a very oddly shaped back tool that can not be easily swapped with anything else. I recently started experimenting with a 58mm philips combo tool. Looks like it should be compatible after a lot of modifications. 😅

[@damyr]

@@FittoSurvive Actually you're right. I remember now I've watched Zac in the wild making a whole day out of changing the hook with a phillips. It was a pretty cumbersome work. I mean, it worked, but at the end it looked a bit odd. Anyway, watching your other mods, you literally made me drooling. 🤤 Victorinox needs to hire you!

[@FittoSurvive]

@@damyr Yeah, it can be done I'm sure. Thanks a bunch! I appreciate that.

[@julo7138]

Amazing video (as always). I've got a little question about the replacement of the blade... I understand that with the older one you can use the "flat" G10 liner but how did you compensate for the combo tool side? Did you use another key ring attachement? Thanks !

[@FittoSurvive]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed the video! The combination tool side does not need to be modified. It fits the same with original liners or with G10 liners

[@TheAussieRepairGuy]

Might have to find me a set of those brass scales

[@FittoSurvive]

Several options out there for brass scales. US, German, Polish, and Chinese options...

[@Tranes67]

Hola! Soy Andrés, me gustaría que me dijeras dónde se puede conseguir( vivi en España )el material de las victorinox como los clavos y arandelas para hacer reparaciones

[@FittoSurvive]

Hello Andrés, I do not know where you could find them in Spain. Try Aliexpress. a.aliexpress.com/_mKJ1SZC

[@jorgedelgado3052]

Thanks for the detailed explanation! I have a question, what kind of oil do you use after acid etching and brass wash?

[@FittoSurvive]

I use sewing machine oil. But any thin oil will work well.

[@jameshanapi971]

Do the g10 liners decrease durability or sturdiness at all?

[@FittoSurvive]

Not at all. The G10 is a composite material that is significantly stronger than the original aluminum liners.

[@JM-hj3sm]

Beautiful build! Does anyone know wether you have to take the scissors apart before acid etching? If not, does it effect the friction when you use them?

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! No, you do not need to disassemble the scissors before acid etching. You need to rinse them really well after etching and you'll need to oil the scissors at their pivoting point. No extra friction.

[@JM-hj3sm]

@@FittoSurvive Thank you so much for your time and advice! You're awesome, man! Love your content.

[@FittoSurvive]

@@JM-hj3sm You are very welcome! Glad that you are enjoying!

[@simonlawton8398]

I’m glad you asked this question. I have titanium scales and green G10 on route and wasn’t sure if I should try acid etching or not because of the scissors. I now know that acid etching and scissors are the way to go. Thanks

[@FittoSurvive]

@@simonlawton8398 Cool. Glad that you found the answer you were looking for. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@derekslifer7774]

Do you sharpen the scissors too after an etch? Im asking cause its the most difficult.

[@FittoSurvive]

@@derekslifer7774 I do not. The Victorinox scissors are considered to be "self sharpening". So, as long as you do not damage the edge during the stone wash (or brass wash in this case), then the scissors will be sharp.

[@derekslifer7774]

@@FittoSurvive Many,many thanks brotha!

[@FittoSurvive]

@@derekslifer7774 You are welcome

[@ironman2326]

Did you have to drill those pins? Will they not pop out?

[@FittoSurvive]

Yes, they have to be drilled out. They were peened shut, so they can not pop off.

[@ironman2326]

@@FittoSurvive oh ok, thanks!

[@phoenix0374]

las partes sobrantes las botas o las guardas para otros proyectos?

[@FittoSurvive]

Las piezas sobrantes las guardo para futuros proyectos.

[@jeichorst]

You are doing God’s work.

[@FittoSurvive]

😁 Thanks!

[@mariotadresyanez6345]

love it!!!

[@FittoSurvive]

Awesome!

[@jerrykoh9692]

Do the scissors need sharpening and would the brass wash roughen and dull the scissors?

[@FittoSurvive]

Acid and brass will make the scissors dull, but the Victorinox scissors are self sharpening. So, simply by opening and closing the scissors a couple of times it will sharpen again. 👍🏻

[@GilliGainz]

This would be the perfect case for RIT dying the magnifying glass, micro screwdriver, and pen black

[@FittoSurvive]

Interesting idea. I need to try that.

[@LastNameTom]

If I send you my Victorinox Rangergrip 57, can you replace the can opener with a set of scissors?

[@FittoSurvive]

I don't think so. The can opener is a shorter secondary tool. The scissors could only be added by adding another layer.

[@scorpionregent648]

If money was no object, I would get my compact refitted with that combination of tools. The brass scales and the acid wash are just window dressing to me, but people want what they want and that's okay. FYI The emblem at the base of the blade is not an umbrella, it's a crossbow, because William Tell is the Swiss national hero.

[@FittoSurvive]

@@scorpionregent648 I understand you. 😅👍🏻 Yeah, that was a hilarious blunder on my part. It just always looked so much like an umbrella to me.

[@tmurray1972]

Cool build. How well does the acid etch hold up over time?

[@FittoSurvive]

Thank you! The acid etched finish can be scuffed off. So it will depend on much abuse the tools go through.

[@tmurray1972]

Thanks I’ve yet to try it. How about cerakote have you used this in your builds?

[@B0ggl3s86]

Where can I order the magnifying lens? I am looking at modding a SAK Hiker by replacing the bottle opener. I also plan to change the scales.

[@FittoSurvive]

Here is a link: amzn.to/3J7ZlHQ Sounds like it'll be an exciting project.

[@Jonathan-tq9ed]

Building a Victorinox while wearing a Leatherman

[@FittoSurvive]

🤣 Yes sir!

[@fredclark4033]

@@FittoSurvive 11111qq

[@Nh106-]

Do you say in the video what the acid is? Ferric chloride?

[@FittoSurvive]

Not sure if I did or not, but it is ferric chloride. amzn.to/3DmquVI

[@Nh106-]

@@FittoSurvive interesting. Seems so much darker than other ferric chloride washes I've seen. Thanks!

[@FittoSurvive]

@@Nh106- I heat my acid in a hot water bath. It helps.

[@alexpaulk9364]

Is it possible to replace the hook with an awl?

[@FittoSurvive]

Yes, it is possible.

[@alexpaulk9364]

@@FittoSurvive That's probably my dream knife. I bet there's a way to replace the toothpick or tweezers with a slim nail file, basically a removable version of the one on the hook.

[@Parachutechacha]

진짜 어마어마 하네요 @@ 대단합니다

[@FittoSurvive]

Thanks a bunch!

[@jean-sebastienpegon7039]

Tes vidéo sont super, quand tu met tes lames dans le récipient avec des morceaux de laiton, tu mais de l'eau? Your video is great, when you put your blades in the container with pieces of brass, you but water?