u/NearlySilentObserver

The Bond has a different blade shape than it originally came with. It’s much better and I haven’t experienced the new blade protruding enough to be dangerous.

I’ve had an MXBS since before they were widely available. I carry an Arc every day. Mine is even modified to better suit my needs.

In that case, I’d send it in. They’ll fix the blade and clip

Fill out the warranty form (if you’re in the U.S.) and send it in

If you’re using it on a belt, it’s likely to break. They’re designed as pocket clips

That plierhead is stainless

It’s just from a pack of zipper pulls I had laying around. I don’t think it has a specific brand name that I recall. It was just whatever came up on Amazon that was the color green I was looking for, but I have them in multiple colors

Adjustment and thread lock will solve this issue

Etsy is one of the better places to source parts. There, eBay, or Aliexpress all sell parts.

Here. My edc Arc is modified, and I know many others here carry modified Arcs, but there isn’t a set pathway for modifying your tool. That’s something we each do based on what works best for us individually.

My Arc has a serrated blade, you might not need, use, or want that. It all depends on what works best for you

This is such a personal question. It’s a tool you use. Any modifications would reflect what you personally find makes it better for your own situation

Congrats! That was also my first one that was larger than a Juice

I think this is on the list of tools that I’d pay whatever the asking price was for one of if I saw it.

I stripped the coating myself.

lol

I don’t really have an instruction list or process written down, but mostly just patience and a willingness to tinker with it.

The parts come from a few places and needed some slight adjustment to work the way I wanted them to.

Same blade my Arc is currently wearing!

https://preview.redd.it/zfw2dcx9swxh1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=26b4b9eb49392d41be7dd6aa5afb824f34ba48c4

While asking too much of an Arc, I’ve bent the pivot screw that holds the driver before damaging the bit or driver.

Twice now. It’s an easy enough fix

This is how I ended up with a massive collection

It’s the utility knife I was carrying. It’s definitely very entertaining while being functional for it’s intended purpose

They didn’t! I modified it myself to better suit my needs. lol

It’s a very entertaining little thing

Chicago area

I’d offer to repair it for you, but you’re far enough away that that probably wouldn’t be terribly convenient or ideal

Thank you, thank you

There’s no way to be behind. I’ll continue as I please, but I appreciate the concern.