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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

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

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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

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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

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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 October 28, 2011 at 2:19: I started a "Mikov kit" discussion where we can post links/pics/results/etc.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on October 26, 2011 at 19:58: I just ordered one .. will report back on how my order goes also.

Comment by Daniel Howland on October 26, 2011 at 7:04: Mikov - Update -- Received shipping confirmation today.

Comment by Terry Waldele on October 23, 2011 at 23:40: Dale, thanks for the tips on how to fix blade peek. Very clear and detailed!

Comment by Daniel Howland on October 23, 2011 at 19:50: Microtech copied the Mikov design, see here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rty3CPNmrpM

Comment by Jan Carter on October 23, 2011 at 6:38: Dale and Dan...I want to order one also so let us know how this goes

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on October 23, 2011 at 2:02: @ Dan .. let me know how the order/delivery/prod received process goes .. as I'm ready to order one myself.

I was also put off by the ordering process @ the Chech site. Believe it or don't .. he is improving .. he's got paypal now .. but just w/i the last couple months !!!

@ Terry .. for a regular slipjoint .. blade peak can be rectified by removing a few thousands of matl from the blade kick. It's a different story with an automatic .. blade kick is indicative of a worn part (often the lockpin) or a mis-alignment w/i the locking system itself (the resultant geometry of pivot pin/frame/locking pin/locking pin hole in frame/locking hole or slot in blade). While the locking pins should be as hard as the tang of the blade .. otherwise the softer of the 2 matls will wear by virtue of abrasion w/ the harder matl .. the locking pins are often softer than the blade tangs .. and become worn. When the locking mechanism is located this close to the cntr of rotation .. it only takes a few thousands of wear for the blade tip to begin peeking outside the frame.

With my resources .. there's not an easy fix to that one.

Comment by Daniel Howland on October 22, 2011 at 22:59: Thanks again Dale!

I just bought one $46.90 includes shipping.

Yeah I am still around, god willing! I have been real busy with work. I need more play time. :)

Thanks for the kit source!!

Dan,

Comment by Terry Waldele on October 22, 2011 at 22:46: Larry, thanks for the explanation of blade peek. I've passed up some great old knives because they had that problem.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on October 22, 2011 at 22:34: @ Dan .. great to see you're still around .. I've been threatening to get one myself .. finally found a stateside source for the kits .. check here .

Note: I've not done business w/ them .. yet.