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STEP 1. |
STEP 2. |
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Have your
master key duplicated, preferably with an all
metal key. I chose to use my stock master key. |

If you choose to
use your master key then you will just have to
cut all of the rubber off. I cut the rubber off
using a razor blade. |
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STEP 3. |
EXTRACTED PIN. |

Open the
switchblade key to the halfway position, look
closely at the pivot point and you should see a
small hole with a pin inside of it. Your goal is
to get that pin out. Once the pin is out, the
MKIV key should slide out. |
Here is a
picture of the key next to the extracted pin. |
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STEP 4. |
STEP 5. |
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Next we will
want to begin cutting the master key in order to
fit it into the switchblade. Hopefully you have
access to a Dremel® tool and bench grinder.
These are not necessary but will greatly aid in
the shaping of your key. Begin by cutting your
master key away from the handle as shown below. |

Once the stem of
the key is separated from the handle you will
want to begin shaping it to the profile of the
MKIV key. Take your time and remove small
amounts of material. You can always take away
metal but you can never put it back. |
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STEP 6. |
STEP 7. |
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Once your done
grinding away enough material brush the key
against the wire wheel to clean up any burrs.
This will help when test fitting into the
switchblade. Your product should look something
like this. |
Insert your key
for a final test fit, insure that there is no
play and it fits perfect. |
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STEP 8. |
STEP 9. |
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Select a drill bit
that is small enough to slide through the hole
where the roll pin belongs. Be sure that it fits
snug. |

Now you are ready
to create the channel for the roll pin
installation. Hold the switchblade in the half
open position with the key inserted. Have
a friend carefully drill through the hole while
the key is inserted. This will created a perfect
channel for the roll pin to sit. |
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STEP 10. |
STEP 11. |

This is what the
channel should look like when done drilling. |

Clean out any
shavings created by the drilling and re-insert
the key. Install the roll pin back into the
switchblade. Your installation should be
complete! |