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Finding repair parts for pocketknives

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Carter Oct 9, 2014. 1 Reply 1 Like

My hobby is restoring old pocketknives. Blades and springs, I got. But I bought a few broken switchblades recently, and all need new springs. Does anyone on the forum make/stock/know where I can…Continue

Beyer Bros. Sheffield

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bryan OShaughnessy Sep 6, 2014. 3 Replies 3 Likes

Found an old folder recently: barehead jack, spearpoint main blade with a long nail pull and a pen-blade, 3-1/2" folded, tang stamped Beyer Bros. / Sheffield. Never heard of this so I'm just…Continue

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Profile: User/Collector

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?: internet search

Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline): Yes

How long have you collected knives?: 41 to 45 years

Favorite Kind of Knives: vintage folding knives

About Me: Hobby is repairing old knives and sending them to American servicemen in Iraq and Afghanistan, approx 1,000 in past seven years. I have forged a large bowie-style knife from an automobile leaf-spring. Carry a different pocketknife every day, own approx 400 folders.

Interests: History of knife companies, unique designs, unique tools on pocketknives, methods of repairing broken knives.

Other Hobbies: Vintage motorcycles, history, van/camper traveling,target-shooting pistol, rifle, shotgun, Zenith Trans-Oceanic Radio,WWII aircraft,history of printing, blues music, napping.

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At 15:46 on August 27, 2014, Steve Scheuerman (Manx) said…

At 16:57 on January 23, 2014, Sue OldsWidow said…

At 5:46 on January 23, 2014, Ken Spielvogel said…: Welcome to IKC Bryan

At 3:54 on January 23, 2014, Ron Cooper said…: Bryan, I would like to thank you for what you are doing for our brave men and women who are serving in harms way -- Thank you, sir! And welcome to iKnife Collector! Allow me to extend my offer of friendship, also. Please let me know if I can help you in any way as you get settled in around here.

Cheers, mate!

At 23:36 on January 22, 2014, FeaturedCharles Sample said…: Welcome to iKC Bryan! With your interest in guns and shooting, we need you in the iKC Arsenal group. As host of the group, I invite you to join. We love to talk about and post pictures of our guns and shooting experiences. I look forward to seeing your posts in the group.

At 23:26 on January 22, 2014, In MemoriamD ale said…: I haven't yet Bryan .. just finished a leverlock for my daughter & have a few other irons in the fire. Intend to finish the presto up w/ black linen micarta scales. The spring is the hold-up @ the moment. Intend to order a couple mikov replacement springs & modify those to implement into the presto. Will certainly post pics when I make some further progress.

Thanks for the interest.

D ale.