removing nock points

[PaddyMac]

What's the best way to remove metal nock points? I just grab and pry with a pair of needle nose pliers, sometimes too pairs. I haven't nicked the serving yet, but when I get into a tuning fit, I get the feeling it's only a matter of time.

[A.S.]

Get a set of nock set pliers. Most of them have jaws made to remove them as well.

[PaddyMac]

Ah. My nock pliers don't. And they look more dangerous than the regular pliers.

Thanks

[Orion]

When tuning, moving my nock point around a bit, I use masking tape for temporary nocking points.  Just wrap it around the serving a few times.  Easy to take off and move.  

I stopped using metal crimp on nock sets several years ago, but when I did use them, I did the same you are doing, or used a thin, but not sharp, screw driver blade to pry them open.

[Zradix]

I'd say either get a good set of nock pliers designed to remove them as well.
...or start tying them on..

[M60gunner]

I would try a vendor that supplies the wheel bow guys. I have bought a pair of plyers that are made to remove the nock points. I never had much luck using the nock plyers to remove the point.

[JimB]

Put the tip of a butter knife in the gap of the nockset and twist.

[PaddyMac]

And we have a winner!

I see the more expensive nock pliers have a little wedge/anvil gizmo. I like the butter knife idea. More my speed.

[Bowwild]

In the days when I used metal nock locators I used special pliers designed for the purpose.  Now the only time I need them is when I buy or trade for a used bow that has brass locators on the string.

I won't apply or keep brass locators on any of my strings anymore. I like to tie one on.

[glass76]

Try a pair of diagonal cutting pliers (dikes). Be careful to cut only the metal and then peel the  plastic liner off with your fingernail.

[Yellow Dog]

TRU FIRE Hunter Model universal crimping tool. Buy one and you'll never need another.

[JimB]

Originally posted by PaddyMac:
And we have a winner!

I see the more expensive nock pliers have a little wedge/anvil gizmo. I like the butter knife idea. More my speed.

I've been doing it that way for for 30+ years.

[old_goat2]

Originally posted by Yellow Dog:
TRU FIRE Hunter Model universal crimping tool. Buy one and you'll never need another.

These are the ones guys and they don't screw up the nock point so it can be used again, they aren't cheap though, I got mine for Christmas.