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7/12/2014 5:05:57 PM EDT
I have a CRKT Pharaoh that I want to convert to an automatic opening. I don't have the tools, or knowledge to bust open a knife and install a new spring. My google searches about converting it to auto show it can be done easily, as that is the way it was originally designed, but I don't want to fuck up a good knife. Anyone know anybody that I can pay to do it for me?

My understanding is all I need is a cheap ass spring, and a little tweaking of the spring to make it work, but I don't have the tools needed to disassemble the knife, and I don't want to fuck it up.

http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/831841/
7/12/2014 5:18:19 PM EDT
[#1]
I converted a Boker (sold it long ago). Winding the spring myself was not hard, but it took many attempts to get it just right. You need to wind the spring on a mandrel half the size you need it will spring out 2x. The hardest part was drilling the blade, the steel is very very hard, went through 2-3 drill bits before I was done.
7/12/2014 6:33:38 PM EDT
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I converted a Boker (sold it long ago). Winding the spring myself was not hard, but it took many attempts to get it just right. You need to wind the spring on a mandrel half the size you need it will spring out 2x. The hardest part was drilling the blade, the steel is very very hard, went through 2-3 drill bits before I was done.
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I don't have the tools to do it myself, so I'm looking for someone to do it for me. I can find gunsmiths easy as shit, but finding knowledgeable knife guys is damn near impossible.
7/12/2014 6:42:23 PM EDT
[#3]
Get in touch with a Valloton.  I think it was either Rainy or Butch who does auto conversions.  Word to the wise tho, custom work like that aint cheap, you're MUCH better off buying a native auto.
7/13/2014 10:36:47 AM EDT
[#4]
It looks like this spring should work:

1/2 Reverse Left Hand Wound Coil - Fits CRKT Anubis & Pharaoh
7/16/2014 4:18:04 AM EDT
[#5]
Looks pretty straightforward:

CRKT Anubis & Pharaoh Switchblade Install
7/17/2014 4:13:05 PM EDT
[#6]
Awesome. Thanks guys. Ever since I got my first auto, I've been hooked. I was excited to find out the Pharaoh could be converted to auto.
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