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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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Latest Activity: Mar 13

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KnifeMaker

Case Vault Release Razor rehandled in Mammoth Ivory

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Had to try one out, so I sacrificed a jigged black synthetic handled razor and added some mammoth bark ivory that had some great character. First razor I've ever done, very easy pattern to work with.…Continue

KnifeMaker

Schrade 194OT Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Had a customer reach out wanting me to barehead and add stag to this great Old Timer. Original handles and box can be seen in the pictures.…Continue

KnifeMaker

1972 Case Sodbuster Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by J.J. Smith III Feb 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Recently removed the original black covers and replaced them with European red stag on this 1972 Case Sodbuster. Original covers can be seen lying to the left of the knife.…Continue

KnifeMaker

Buck 547 Skinner: Rehandle Project

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Feb 13. 4 Replies 2 Likes

I recently completed this rehandle project for a client. A Buck 547 skinner, the client is a huge fan of sambar stag, but it is getting hard to find stag the size of which we needed for this project. I should also add that he likes for his knives…Continue

KnifeMaker

Case Clasp Recover

Started by Andy Larrison Jan 30. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I recently was commissioned to replace the shrinking covers and add some filework on this Case Classic Clasp. Here are some before, during and after pictures of this project. I used inlace acrylester material for the new covers.…Continue

KnifeMaker

Case Trapper Mod

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Jul 31, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Removed the yellow synthetic scales from this Case trapper yesterday and fit it with green streaked smooth buffalo horn, nickle silver cigar band and a strip of black and gold webbed onyx. Also fileworked the blades and back springs. Oh yeah, i…Continue

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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 28, 2013 at 17:32: If one still wishes to drill through holes in the bolsters .. I suggest careful measurement in locating the hole .. cntr punch the location .. clamp the part securely in place .. flat side down .. supported by & clamped to a flat surface .. in a drill press .. slow speed .. 'n use cutting oil.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 28, 2013 at 16:34: Schrade Uncle Henry knives (many of them anyway) used a unique fastening system @ the ends. i.e. the pivot pin does not go through the bolster .. as is the case with most folders. Instead .. the pivot pins have heads on either end that slide into a groove in the frame & lock in place.

If it is the type I'm thinking of .. the center pin in the backsprings should be removed first .. then the sides will slide forward / backward & allow the locking pins to disengage from the frame & the entire knife will dis assemble @ that point.

Hope that helps

Comment by Jan Carter on June 28, 2013 at 16:03: Certainly Dale, thanks

http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/kniferepairrestorationupgradeg...

That is sweet ! I am currently working on a Schrade Uncle Henry, folder, that was cast into the garbage after our neighbor had passed on. He used it in the concrete business for years, I am wanting to resotre it using African Blackwood for the handles and Elephant Ivory for the emblem, opposite the side where the original will be, I have a question for Mr. Eduardo; How do I drill out the ends without damaging them? I guess you cal then the bolsters?

Pappy asked the question

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 28, 2013 at 16:00: found it .. will answer yet tonight.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 28, 2013 at 15:58: @ Jan .. would you direct me to question please .. I could not find @ the link you provided.

Comment by Jan Carter on June 28, 2013 at 10:19: Hey guys,

There is a drilling question in here from Pappy. Can someone help answer it please? As always, thanks to everyone we get info from in here, it is a great way to share and help!

http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/kniferepairrestorationupgradeg...

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on May 14, 2013 at 19:07: Welcome Max !!

Comment by Lee Smith on April 6, 2013 at 21:34: I really need to start looking around more on here. I had no idea this group was here. Glad it is though.

Comment by Ron Cooper on February 19, 2013 at 1:10: First things first. Ron, you did a great job of peening that pin! I'm looking forward to seeing the final result on your project!

And, Jan! Tony's rebuild looks great. But, of course, I would expect nothing less than a first rate effort from Mr. Bose. It's always nice to have a couple of donor knives just laying around, too!

Thanks for sharing, everyone!