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Kaweco Cult Pens Mini - Cap Clip Question


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So, I've had the Cult Pens mini since Mother's Day (here in the U.S., so early May). I love it. I'm quite happy to stick it in my pocket without worrying about breaking, leaking, or looking dodgy in any way, shape or form.

 

But the clip on the cap has...sprung? It sticks out about a clip-width from the cap itself, and seems to have been bent right near the angle at the top. I don't use the clip, so that's not really a big deal. My question is this: how difficult would it be to grind the clip off near the top of the cap? Not sure what the metal is, or how easy it would be to smooth once the majority of the clip is ground off. Anyone have any ideas?

 

I've included a pic that I nabbed from www.informalscribble.com (my camera's not functioning properly at the moment, and this was one of the clearest I've found on the web [and if you're from said site and wish me to take the pic down, please let me know])

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5525/10291976313_727537979a.jpg

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Is the clip actually attached to the end of the cap, a one piece clip? I looked on Cult Pens website and can't tell. If the end is seperate from the clip you should be able to remove the end take off the clip and put the end back in. If the clip has a washer, remove the end and cut off the clip from the washer with a very fine metal saw and smooth the washer to profile with a metal file. It You will need a piece of rubber held in the palm of your hand, push the end of the cap against it and twist the cap. This can scratch the cap so you need to ensure the clip does not catch against the cap.

 

Do this at your own risk as it is fiddly and you might just need a new cap! Might also need to ensure the metal can be cut through before taking a saw to it!

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