Fixing the butane lighter on a Victorinox Campflame
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- čas přidán 22. 01. 2022
- Hopefully that video will help anybody looking to fix their Campflame or Swissflame.
I plan to add a butane lighter to the XAVT project that I started a while back and I plan to add one to the custom SAK that I plan to make for myself. What do you think about having a butane lighter on a Swiss Army Knife? Too dangerous? This model was actually never sold by Victorinox in the US because it did not have a "safety feature". LOL
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Never knew this ever existed. As a cigar guy this has now become my holy grail SAK. Maybe one day I'll come across one to add to my collection.
Awesome, I am glad that I was able to show you this knife.
I'm not a smoker but even i know: you never light a cigar with a butane-lighter as it robbs the cigarrs aroma.. always take some matches ;)
I have it maybe selling it
I have one to sell.
Haven’t seen that type of Victorinox knives. Even don’t know they exists. Thank you for interesting video!
Cool. Glad that I could show that to you. 👍🏻
It would be awesome for Victorinox to have custom shop where you could design your own swiss army knife. Size, tools etc.
@@ethanh2392 That really would be crazy awesome. 👍🏻
@@ethanh2392 there is one, it's this guy's website 😍
Fantastic job. Thanks for sharing the steps you took to fix it.
Thank you! 👍🏻👍🏻
That has definitely earned you a another subscription, I just joined your
channel. I have a Campflame that I have never tried to use. I am guessing
It probably doesn’t work, It has always driven me nuts that Victorinox
won’t service them. Now that I see someone able to fix one it is even
more frustrating. One thing I have heard is that the use of cheap butane
can clog up the works. Anyhow five stars to you for this video. I probably
won’t try to fix mine but knowing it is possible is great news
Awesome! Thanks for the sub!
Yes, you have to use a high quality gas in these lighters.
It is unfortunate that Victorinox refused to fix the issue and just discontinued them instead.
I have this knife bought it when I was like 14 in the scouts I'm 30 now haha lighter been broken for years needed this video haha
Awesome! Glad I could help.
That was pretty sweet! Nice job. Never seen one like this before!! Might be a sweet addition to a Cigar or pipe set up.
Thank you! I appreciate it. Yeah, I suppose that would be an interesting addition.
Very delicate work - Excellent job!
The strainer (fine wire mesh), you figured out to put it just right below to the (air) slots, I believe is to filter fine dust particles from the air which otherwise might clog the passage.
Thanks. I figured that it was then, but after fixing a couple more, I found out that I was right. 😁
Love the video. I get to know so much more about the trusty victorinox knife
Fantastic! I am glad to hear that!
Fascinating. Great video
Thanks!
Nice video. Plus something new for your channel. ☺️ You're doing a great job. 🔥
Thank you! ☺️👍🏻 I appreciate the support!
Sir … you are a superstar I’ve got my lighter to work…… thank you for posting your video…. So technically add 1 to the number you’ve fixed
That's great! Glad I could be helpful. +1
Wow, that was interesting. Never seen that knife before. Great video.
Glad to hear that! Thanks.
That's awesome! First I did not know this model exist, second u fixed it instead of throwing it in the trash and also very nice u used almost just a Vic to solve the problem 😁 nice one! Thanks dir sharing
Thanks! It really is a super rare model. Yeah, using a Vic to fix a Vic. 🤣👍🏻👍🏻 You are welcome!!
There's no way it was going in the trash even not working ! lol
@@edwardfletcher7790 For certain!
Hello! Well, first of all, my complements for your continued growth, well deserved...this is a beautiful knife; I am sure it would have sold well in the States...I have seen it in pictures, 1st time in a video, thanks! I don't see any problems with using this lighter, an advantage to have it...what is the difference between a Swissflame and a Campflame? Interesting the technology and engineering that goes into this...my complements to you for figuring it out...is the "screen" that popped out a type of filter? I am looking forward to seeing your completed XAVT and your personal custom SAK projects using these lighters...Good job!
Hey! Thank you!
The Swissflame has scissors and the Campflame has a saw. That is the only difference.
Yes, the screen was a filter that was supposed to go over the air vent.
I am excited about the XAVT project too. Wish I had more time to mess with it.
Wow nice work aa usual
Thanks again!
I love your videos!
Thank you! I am excited to hear that!
Thank you!
You are welcome!
I've got an XXLT of course the lighter packed up ages ago ! not sure if I have the confidence to dismantle such a big knife. It will just stay as it is with a non working lighter... thanks for running through the repair on the lighter.
Sweet. Yeah, the XXLT is a huge knife to take apart, especially if you have never done it before.
Very informative.
👍🏻 Glad to hear that
I've never heard of this model before, and that it ever got made surprises me because a Mini Bic will fit virtually anywhere, so why would one want a lighter built into one's knife?
As with any tool, reliability is everything, and it surprises me that Victorinox failed in this.
Mini Bic and Mini Magnesium & Ferro Rod combo would be preferable to this, it occupies too much tool space for my liking.
Thank you for showing this rarity, and how it may be improved.
Yeah, it was an attempt at something novel but they discontinued it because of how unreliable it was.
You are very welcome! Glad that you keep enjoying my videos.
It's not a basic lighter, it's one of the butane torch/jet flame type. (I own one of these knives)
¡Excelente vídeo!👌
Gracias. 👍🏻
had no idea that butane lighter existed. very cool
Yeah, it is really cool. Glad I could show it to you.
Very informative
Awesome. Thanks. 👍🏻
Hi, is it possible to completely unscrew the filling nozzle without disassembling the knife?
Can i buy it somewhere? please give me a link if someone has it
Tempted to send you my 1.6795 XXLT to fix, I'm not sure if I have the courage to dig through that many layers to get to it, nor do I know how to fix the brass pins after I drill them open, to be able to re-pean them. And I like how you are planning to put the electric scales on like the real XAVT.
The XXLT is a big one for sure! 😅 Yeah, I'll have to call it an XXAVT after I add the lighter. 🤣
Where can I find this ?
Wow that a amazing Victoria Knox I got the 90 mm Victoria Knox for EDC I don't need my Toolbox at all I got everything I need in one swiss army knife
Yeah, this is a really unique Victorinox. 👍🏻👍🏻
Jesus… they couldn’t just redesign that puzzle instead of discontinue it because that’s actually a cool idea.
It would have made sense to just find a solution to fix it... But, yeah, it's a pity that they were discontinued.
ножемана всегда издалека заметно по аккуратно бритой нерабочей руке) прекрасное видео! интересный викс, не встречал такого.
🤣🤣🤣 Всё верно. У вас внимательный глаз.
I've been trying to get hold of the two lighter models for a few years. It's almost impossible now because ebay won't sell saks I the UK.
Great vid though, very helpful if I do find one, thanks for sharing this with us 👍 stay safe
They really are hard to get a hold of. Didn't know about the difficulty of getting SAKs to the UK.
@Allan Atwick they come up every so often, I managed to find a Campflame brand new in a box, one of the big motorised Victorinox knife shop displays with the moving blades, a cheap Victorinox watch and I also got a big 7ft Victorinox glass displays and got them all together only £150 from a chap who once had a shoe/cobblers shop.
@@jimbarbwe1985 man you got lucky there, that's a hell of a bargain
Wow. Complex. Maybe they should make a camping knife with a compartment to hold a mini-Bic. Simpler.
Yeah, that would definitely be simpler.
Love this vid man but how do you get all of those lighter cuz i couldnt see it on ebay though but btw that's a cool piece and hopefully i can hand on one of these tool
Thanks. They are pretty rare because they were discontinued.
Спасибо,очень интересно. Вы молодец!
Пожалуйста! Я рад слышать. Спасибо.
Hi,
Is there any chance to help me with a link where to buy the rivets?
I have the same problem with the swissflame.
Thanks
UK based
I harvest the rivets from disassembled SAKs. But, I have seen them on Aliexpress. Here's a link:
a.aliexpress.com/_mMC3Mok
I somehow liked the video as always, but totally ignored the essence 😆 and now I am sorely tempted to send you my build for adding the lighter or asking for a new build with swiss flame 🤣
LOL. Yeah, I have had several people request a lighter after this video. It's a really expensive tool though to add to a build.
@@FittoSurvive I figured as much, then again I will monitor eBay for a non working used one 😁
@@mladenvojinovic OK. 👍🏻
when assembled is it to "compressed" to slide out of the body? the retaining screw is in the open, so it really looks as if it didnt need to be descaled unless theres something im not picking up on.
I wish that it could be disassembled easily like that. Unfortunately, the 4 pins that hold the knife together also go through the body of the lighter preventing it from being opened without pulling the pins out.
@@FittoSurvive ah. gotcha. I forgot about the pins having to run through.
@@redflthcui 👍🏻
How to get on the No-Fly list 101
Love the video lol
🤣🤣🤣 Yeah, for sure.
I have one of those knives. The lighter worked in the beginning but stopped working when I tried to adjust the flame. Do you repair these lighter for people? If so send me the price and info of where to send it.
I do repair the Swiss Flames for people. Send me an email at f2scustoms@gmail.com
Didn't even know this thing exists, now I kinda want one 😅
Cool! I am glad that I was able to show something new.
I have one to sell
Cool
Thanks!
Sir, hoping you can help me here, like you my campflame lighter does not work. I reached out the Victorinox and it was sent to Switzerland but they would not fix it. I have it back now and considering carrying out the repair as per this video. Can you remember the diameters of the 3 mail brass pins and the 4th pin (it holds the corkscrew and the rear tools. I’d like to get all the materials before I start breaking it all down. Thanks in advance Jim
Hey, the two pins on the sides of the knife are 2.5mm and the two in the middle are 2.2mm.
Here are some links:
2.5mm - amzn.to/42VMdzy
2.2mm - amzn.to/3uXmiLd
Hello , wonderful job . I subscribe
Hey! Thank you!
Very nice job. Why is there cotton in that brass tube in the first place? Do other butane lights have that too? It looks like the lighter would work without the cotton in there. Maybe the cotton acts as a filter for particles in the fuel. That would explain why some peoples clog up I guess.
The cotton in the brass tube acts like a filter and it also is what "regulates" the flow of the butane. As you tighten down the adjustment screw, it compacts the cotton to reduce the flow of the gas, then when you loosen up the adjustment screw it lets more gas flow.
I don't know if all lighters have this system. I have never fixed a butane lighter before. 🤣 This was originally just an experiment. Take it apart and try to find the problem. 😝 After I successfully fixed two, I decided to record the process of the third for others to see.
@@FittoSurvive Thanks for the reply! They should have made something like a piston that rides in a cone shaped sleeve to regulate flow if that makes sense, it wouldn’t have a filter, but I don’t know if other butane lighters do either. Sounds like the cotton is not rebounding causing it to bunch up and not allow the gas through. I would try to find a way to reassemble the knives with screws that way you can open them again if it stops working again. The pressure from the gas might compress the cotton over time causing the clog.
@@nicksantitoro That would make sense actually. It's unfortunate that Victorinox discontinued the model instead of finding a solution for it.
Yeah, it is inevitable that the cotton will get compacted. Assembling the knife with torx screws is a good idea to be able to service the lighter.
Eres loco !!!!!!👍
Gracias!
Thanks so much. I have one of these brand new in the box but it has the same issue with the lighter. Do you have to remove the scales to undertake this fix? Thanks.
You are welcome! Yes, you have to remove the scales and disassemble the knife to do this repair.
@@FittoSurvive I have Subscribed. What a bugger. That being said some of the old boys say that a good way of telling that you have a genuine Swisflame is it the lighter does not work then it is genuine.
@@FittoSurvive do you have a video of the disassembly of this knife?
@@jimbarbwe1985 I do not. But I have several video on my channel showing how to disassemble a Victorinox.
@@jimbarbwe1985 Thanks for the sub! That is funny, but also true... I think the statistics are like 80% don't work brand new. LOL
I have a cheeky ask….. re- rivotting a SAK… do you have a video? As I screwed up my first attempt
I have several build videos where I show the peening process. I don't have the peening process in a separate video though.
They need to add an led light to be perfect ! 😊
Yeah, that be cool.
I know I’m a bit late to the video but I have been looking for one of these knives for the longest time, where did you get one.
(Well I guess three of them)
I literally haven’t seen a single add for one and all k can find is from before 2010 so it’s a bit late.
Any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated
Hey! I found all 3 of these on Ebay. They pop up every once in a while, so you really have to monitor it.
Ok thanks I’ll keep looking
@@bilbo3474 You are welcome
Suggestion. Never use zippo brand butane in any of these lighters. It’s not that good. Use something like quad refined and you won’t have a problem again. Great video and I’ll try and fix mine this way.
Interesting. I thought zippo was supposed to be the best.
@@FittoSurvive no far from it. It’s the cheapest stuff out there. Now it may work fine in zippos, as that’s what it was designed for, but for this one, use quadruple refined gas and it should last forever.
@@tattoosteveneo Thanks I'll look into this some more.
Where can I buy this knife
The Swissflame is discontinued. So, you would have to search for one on Ebay.
Отлично 👍
Спасибо
What will the Swiss think of next?
A folding crossbow that shoots tiny darts. 🤞🏻😜
I’ve never bought a Swiss flame or camp flame specifically bc I didn’t want to not have the lighter work and have to deal with that. This might open that door now. Neato
👍🏻 No guarantee that this fix will work on all of them, but it worked on the three that I took apart.
@@FittoSurvive noted!
Bonjour,
Est ce que vous vendez un Victorinox clampflame svp?
Merci
Hello,
I do not sell the Victorinox Campflame. But I can fix them. 😁
Hello
Where can I to buy one like this, victorinox swissflame (with scissors)?
They are no longer being sold. So you will need to check on places like Ebay.
@@FittoSurvive Are you not selling one this?
@@C2H5OHspirit No, I do not sell these.
Would you sell a complete one?
If I had one, I would. 😋 They are crazy hard to find. And it seems to me like they are harder to find now that I shared how to fix them. 🫣
Based on how many of these don't work, you can probably launch your own special repair service.
Possibly. 🤔 I've actually already had several people contact me about fixing their Swissflame.
I've got the camp flame got it about fifteen years ago, I think they stopped making them because of airline safety 🤔
Interesting, didn't know about the airline safety issue.
I read on a SAK forum that these lighter knives we only sold for a small amount of time in the USA due to legal issues and the lighters accidentally lighting while in peoples pockets and causing burns. I believe they sold in Europe for 2 years ish but stopped due to reliability issues
Novelty or survival item? Either way it would be very cool to find one for less than an arm and leg.
Maybe a little of both. 😅 Yeah, they are expensive to come by.
@@FittoSurvive I did a quick search and couldn’t find anything except the mention of a SwissFlame, neither are available priced around $300 USD.
@@Olyphoto7 You have to monitor ebay. Every once in a while one will pop up.
@@FittoSurvive I can’t justify the price X2, because if I spend $300 on a knife, I have to give my wife $300 to buy what she wants. That makes for a really expensive knife 😊
@@Olyphoto7 😅😅😅 That really is a dilemma.
The vast majority of the regular everyday problem with refillable butane lighters is as you know substandard butane used to refill them. They are fragile, far more expensive and difficult that the throw away models😂 When I carried and used one daily it was a Rhino lighter and I used the most refined fuel I could obtain. Now if I use a refillable lighter its lighter fluid based peanut style for the outdoors and longevity of fuel between refilling. This is a cool collectible but there's no way I would want to stake my life on it
That is true. One of the ones that I fixed was bran new, still had that the plastic wrap around the box. I filled it up and would hiss, but wouldn't ignite. Buy yeah, I get what you mean. I wouldn't want one of these to be my one fire source in an emergency situation.
@@FittoSurvive Of course I'm quite fond of the old Zippo too. Lighter fluid as I might have said before is an average of $100 a gallon in the US, but I still love the nostalgia. So I'm wondering about the new Zippo butane soft flame butane insert that employs the standard spark wheel...now THATS cool. Just swap cases. No leak, and as long as you use quintuple high grade fuel it MIGHT be ok😂
@@tikkidaddy Interesting. I haven't seen the newer Zippo yet apparently. I'll have to check that out.
You know (sorry I forgot to add) about the Thunderbird torch flame inserts of course out for years, now there are even electric arc Zippo inserts.😆...Apologies again, but fire craft is a hobby...
@@tikkidaddy I have used some of the arc lighters before. They are cool, but do have their limitations.
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谢谢你。 👍🏻
Verena informative.
Thanks! 👍🏻
Really neat video... but very hard to watch as it went out of focus numerous times. I think you should redo it with a camera operator to make sure you can focus properly
Thanks. Yeah, it is hard to keep the video in focus... I'll try to get another one shot.
Hi, do you have one for sale?
Hello, unfortunately I do not. They are super hard to find.
Ok thanks
from the looks of this, one could pull the valve assembly without disassembling the knife...
That is correct, but only if you remove the brass adjustment stopper.
@@FittoSurvive i regret returning mine. Had it for over a decade before it failed. Victorinox gave me a cybertool in its place. Wouldn't be without it now.
@@TheAussieRepairGuy Oh wow... Yeah, that is definitely unfortunate.
Maybe not helpful because I don't have this model of SAK, but interesting as hell! Thanks
Glad you enjoyed!
I'd rather have more tools in that space. I don't smoke, and so day to day, I have no need for a lighter. I don't like butane lighters anyway. I'd much rather have a Zippo, because it won't get blown out in the wind. I on principle, like arc lighters, the idea of only needing to fill it with electricity, rather than fluid or gas is great, but in practice they're not so great. I've never tried to light a campfire with an arc, maybe it will work well.
I can see what you mean. This is more of a novelty thing. I am not a smoker either, so the butane lighter would be rarely used if I were to carry one as an EDC.
I've been looking at a victorinox with a lighter for a long time. I always kinda wanted one However I could never justify buying one
They are really pricey, but also really collectable. If they are in working condition, they are even more expensive.
Pity it was discontinued and not approved upon.
Yes, it is very unfortunate. 😒 Now they are rare and hard to get.
It's one hell of a nightmare. They should have made it so you can repair it without undoing the whole knife.
Yeah, for sure! That would have been very convenient.
Man I literally searched videos on this few days ago. I found one for some 20 euros, not working of course.
Sweet. 20 euros is a really good price. Especially if you can fix it now.
wow that's expensive for a knife with a main attraction that doesn't work. seems like what people would pay for a rare and cool SAK that worked
Yes, it is extremely expensive. It is basically now a collectors item.
Cowabunga.!
Yeah! 👍🏻👍🏻
I didnt even know this knife existed :P
👍🏻👍🏻 Glad that I could show it to you.
@@FittoSurvive Do you customize knives for sale also?
I'm looking for a customized pro hunter Damast
@@dennistafeltennis1190 I do make custom knives. What did you want done to the Hunter Pro Damast?
@@FittoSurvive Basicly i want a Pro hunter Damast with a lanyard hole and pocket clip like on normal pro hunter with the rivets replaced by screws and the handles matte black
@@dennistafeltennis1190 I could take the blade from the Damast and place it in the handle from a Pro Hunter Alox black. But, I could not replace the rivets with torx screws. There may be screws out there that would work, but I do not know where to find them.
I've actually never done any modding to the Hunter series. I'd hate for the $800 Damast to by my Guinea Pig. 🤣
200 th comment and I want one
Nice! 👍🏻👍🏻
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Great video! Would you sell me a lighter for a build I have going on? Thanks for the great content🤘🏽
Thank you! I do not have any available lighters. They are super hard to find and usually go for around $300 in used condition.
@@FittoSurvive Thanks for the quick response, I saw one on eBay 2 weeks ago it sold for 370, 🫤 I let it go but i figured it wouldn't go for cheap!
@@bulletprooftactical9842 Yeah, every once in a while they will go for $250 - $270. But not very often.
@@FittoSurvive I will keep an eye out and hopefully I can get it for the 250 range and get it working! Stay safe my friend.
@@bulletprooftactical9842 Sounds great! You too! 👍🏻 Merry Christmas in advance! 😁
Que no
Mine never worked from day 1...
Yep, for some reason, most of them never did work. This fix might work for you though. 👍🏻
@@FittoSurvive thanks for the video! Please let us know if it continues to work over a 1 Month period for example.
@@KungFuTweety1 Will do. 👍🏻
Now ur getting me thinking..lol... i would love a Yeoman with an extra layer file/reamer and a lighter that works! Wow! My dream edc!!!
@@KungFuTweety1 Would be pretty cool. But the file can't share a layer with the reamer.
I have this knife, mine doesn't work either 🤣🤣
Yeah, almost none of the do. And the ones that do, don't usually work for long.
Та ти геній. Де ж ти був раніше коли я відмовився від покупки такого ножа через несправну запальничку
Дякую! Я хотів би, щоб я зрозумів це раніше. 😉😁
never sold in the us cause it didnt have a safety feature? what do you mean victorinox, it has a safety feature, not working
🤣🤣🤣 Good point. It's a very safe feature!
Why would anyone buy this instead of a $1.00 Bic Lighter? I understand they are sought out by collectors and I just saw one on Ebay for $400.00 dollars.
But for all practical purposes they're stupid, because the area designated for the lighter could hold useful tools, and a waste of money.
I'd just buy a standard SAK and a Bic Lighter.
I can fix it. Don’t need open it.
Nice. 👍🏻👍🏻 But won't you damage the brass adjustment stopper?
Can i buy it somewhere? please give me a link if someone has it
It is a discontinued model. Sometimes you can find it on Ebay in America.