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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
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
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
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
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
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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Potassium perchlorate .. where'd you source it ???
Very nice result .. I need to do dome further research !!
Thank you for posting this Derek !!!!!!
Excellent Michael! Cannot wait to see how it works through the process of becoming your knife
I have a number of deer antlers in the workshop from a nearby deer farm - these had been shed and laying in the paddock so very faded - thanks to Google' I discovered the Condy's Crystals trick of re-coloring them. After a couple of solutions that were too weak I think I have hit on a winning mix.
Bottom piece in the Photo is a naturally colored piece with just slight fading... the top piece is my rejuvenation ... So now I have plenty of antler to work with.
Thanks Derek, I had fun with this one. Next is a sheath made from an old belt for it. Then some bone scales for another old bowie type blade.
Nice neat replacement & I agree once the bright brass mellows it will take on the look of the original.
There it is with the new cross guard in place. in a few months when the brass tones down it should look even better.
Thanks Jan & Sorry Michael ... not sure what happened there
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