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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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Started by Laura. Last reply by dead_left_knife_guy on Friday. 6 Replies 4 Likes
I replaced the black plastic scales with aftermarket ones, then cut, sanded and glued orange liners from a sheet of .06" G10.https://photos.app.goo.gl/9KuWJrJHz2fUJKtH70Continue
Started by Laura. Last reply by D ale on Wednesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Started by Bryan W Dec 10, 2018. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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Started by D ale. Last reply by D ale Nov 25, 2018. 32 Replies 3 Likes
My Sweetheart asked me for a knife .. made my day !!!Specifically .. she wanted a Doctor's Knife .. for the inherent pillbuster feature.I showed her the ones I have .. a Kinsfolk (by Queen for Case) .. a couple Queen std # 96 .. a Case Baby Doc…Continue
Started by Scott Giacoppo. Last reply by Kenneth W. Hill Nov 8, 2018. 7 Replies 2 Likes
found this in a box at a thrift store, scrubbed her clean and polished. Next time will get before pixs…Continue
Started by Wally Guittard. Last reply by Wally Guittard May 15, 2018. 12 Replies 1 Like
Its been a while since I posted here. My question pertains to my project Buck 317. Where I'm replacing the factory scale with Black Walnut wood scales. So far I have the scales fitted to the knife frame but they still need to be trimmed for the…Continue
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Comment by D ale on December 23, 2018 at 11:10 Like Jan & Manx have suggested .. I too would leave the patina.
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Re: the handle scales. I'd suggest roughing up the tang surface for better adhesion w/ epoxy. While epoxy is not absolutely necessary when pinned .. the epoxy also acts as a sealant preventing moisture from getting between the scales & tang.
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Once finished, I'd suggest a light coat of Renaissance Wax (or equivalent) over all.
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!! . Nice Knife . !!
Comment by Steve Scheuerman (Manx) on December 22, 2018 at 19:34 Keep the blade the way it is, maybe a light polish to be rid of rust or any other greeblies, then select a handle material that suits you. When you hand it down, it has something of both of you.
Comment by Jan Carter on December 22, 2018 at 18:22 I am with Manx, I would leave the patina and I would go with a wooden handle, something that would have been available back then and widely used in the area he was from. It is a beautiful old knife and your honoring him by putting it back in shape is awesome!
Comment by Steve Scheuerman (Manx) on December 22, 2018 at 15:59 I'd personally leave that patina alone. Shows the character of the knife, and its history!
The new guy is lost so I'll wing it..I have an F DICK 12" cleaver knife about 1/4" my grandfather left behind after 80 ish years as a butcher. No idea how old it is but would like to at least re handle it. should I clean the blade like new our leave the patina... It probably will just stay stuck to the wall strip looking pretty..opinions?
Comment by D ale on December 9, 2018 at 20:02 Ken Ulrich
Thanks for joining the the Repair & Modification group.
I do hope you both some info & fun in this group.
Enjoy
D ale
Comment by Jan Carter on November 17, 2018 at 21:42 We have often talked about using a soup can forge for heating steel if you dont have a forge but an anvil has always been an issue. I have looked this over a few times now and theoretically I think it may be the best DIY anvil have seen
This video shows a solution for someone who can’t afford an anvil, or who simply wants a DIY solution. In his case, he had a small anvil, but it lacked a hardie hole (square hole in the top to hold tools). So he got some steel and set about making one.
Video and the rest of the story are here https://www.alloutdoor.com/2018/11/14/diy-20-homemade-anvil-hardie-...
Comment by D ale on November 12, 2018 at 10:31 Bryan W .. Thank you for joining Knife Repair & Mod group. It's a great group & do enjoy !!!
Comment by John wills on March 6, 2018 at 12:13 found a knife maker in eastern Kentucky . he did a fine job.
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