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This group is hosted by D ale, for knife enthusiasts who are interested in repairing, modifiying, restoring or improving knives, including fixed blades, folders and automatics of all types.

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KnifeMaker

1972 Case repair

Started by Andy Larrison Jan 21. 0 Replies 0 Likes

This piece belonged to a friends Grandpa. The main back spring was completely rounded off and there was no action left to it. Both blades had been loved on quite a bit.I had the main blade tang tig welded and reshaped, lightly cleaned both blades…Continue

The first of the ulu refurbishes

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Jan Carter Jan 15. 12 Replies 3 Likes

I recently was able acquire a small lot of ulu knives that all needed to be cleaned, restored, or refurbished.Here is a before photo of one that was missing a handle.…Continue

USN MK2

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Kevin D Jan 14. 12 Replies 3 Likes

Good Evening!I just acquired a USN MK2 knife a couple of days ago. The grip's leather discs were horribly dehydrated, and the guard was a bit bent; but for the most part, it was in pretty good shape. It really needed some cleaning and just a touch…Continue

Another ulu - cleaning/restoration

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Kevin D Jan 10. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Another ulu from the small lot of them I was able to purchase recently.This one only needed a thorough cleaning and some careful restoration.Before pics:…Continue

KnifeMaker

Case Three Blade Trapper Modification

Started by Andy Larrison Nov 19, 2024. 0 Replies 0 Likes

This Case trapper started out as a 2 bladed purple barnboard jigged bone knife. Had a fella aske me to make it a 3 blade and add some filework to it. I used a spey blade from a donor trapper and modified it into a wharncliffe blade for the 3rd…Continue

An old Rapala (Marttiini) fillet knife

Started by Kevin D Sep 21, 2024. 0 Replies 2 Likes

I found this old fillet knife literally in pieces.The blade was bent. The tang was warped. The handle was too small (in my opinion). And the mechanical connection of the tang behind the handle was destroyed. The edge being useless was an obvious…Continue

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KnifeMaker Comment by Andy Larrison on February 9, 2017 at 6:09: Not sure how this happened, as I have just acquired this knife a week ago. Here are some closer shots of the blades in question.

Comment by Jan Carter on February 8, 2017 at 21:31: first let me ask, do we know how the rust happened? I have to agree with D ale that it appears they have been near a celluloid that gassed.

The reason I ask that is simple, they tend to just continue to corrode and that can make a difference in how you clean it. Baking soda has a slight abrasive property. That would be where I start, mix it with a little oil and rub it with your fingers in the effected areas. When that is done and cleaned off you may to do a soak in oil for an hour or so and then clean it lightly.

KnifeMaker Comment by Andy Larrison on February 8, 2017 at 11:00: I had someone recommend using a Mr. Clean magic eraser to remove some pepper spots and/or light pitting. What say you all to this? Anyone tried it before?

Comment by Michael Squier on January 29, 2017 at 9:16: Stephen, Ill start. If they were mine I would simply clean off the rusty areas, claen any crud oil them and be happy. To clean off rust without damaging original finish or patina I soak the rust in oil, 3in1 is good, or any good penetrating oil, or really any oil I can reach. let it soak an hour or a gew days, cany hurt it. then I scrape it off using a piece of copper that I have a filed sharp edge on. The copper will scrape the softened rust but not scratch most other metals. Scrape it untill smooth. The rusted area will leave a dark spot but thats ok, its patina now. Please wait for other advice to see which is best for your project.

Comment by Stephen Curry on January 28, 2017 at 19:11: Hi group. I have two knives that would be highly collectible if they weren't in such bad shape. I have a 1925-32 Queen City Swell-Center, Opposite-End Jack knife and a Bulldog Stag Handle Baby Sunfish. The pictures are in my image page. I am thinking about restoring/repairing them and I'd like some input.20170128_192222.jpg 20170128_192401.jpg 20170128_192401.jpg 20170128_192450.jpg 20170128_192517.jpg 20170128_185949.jpg 20170128_190151.jpg 20170128_190236.jpg 20170128_190334.jpg 20170128_190414.jpg

Comment by andrew fowles on January 18, 2017 at 12:53: Thanks Much guys I will get in touch with him.

Comment by Michael Squier on January 14, 2017 at 8:11: I jad muskrat man replace a spring on an old vitorinox knife, did a good job. I recomend him.

Comment by Jan Carter on January 11, 2017 at 19:17: Andrew we have used Muskrat Man several times. Always better than his word, reasonable and just a nice young man

Comment by andrew fowles on January 11, 2017 at 14:34: Thanks I was going to call him but he doesn't do phone so will send him an e mail.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on January 10, 2017 at 14:54: Andrew

I've not personally used this gentleman's services ..but.. he comes highly recommended by most.

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Also .. thanks for joining the group here !!!