iKnife Collector2024-03-28T13:18:23ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchananhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11400050888?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://iknifecollector.com/group/kniferepairrestorationupgradegroup/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=2zi5kdgz0jh6b&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCase Vault Release Razor rehandled in Mammoth Ivorytag:iknifecollector.com,2024-03-13:3181080:Topic:17253782024-03-13T13:04:29.104ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p>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.…</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399893453?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399893453?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399893461?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399893461?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399893453?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399893453?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399893461?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399893461?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399893282?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399893282?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> Schrade 194OT Rehandletag:iknifecollector.com,2024-03-13:3181080:Topic:17255612024-03-13T13:01:03.536ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p>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.…</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399892299?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399892299?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399892475?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399892475?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399892299?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399892299?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399892475?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12399892475?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> 1972 Case Sodbuster Rehandletag:iknifecollector.com,2024-02-19:3181080:Topic:17252622024-02-19T14:20:55.767ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p>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.…</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12384975459?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12384975459?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12384975659?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12384975659?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12384975459?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12384975459?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12384975659?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12384975659?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> Buck 547 Skinner: Rehandle Projecttag:iknifecollector.com,2024-02-12:3181080:Topic:17252352024-02-12T12:29:49.584ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p>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 to be stag from end to end...so I had to hide all of the hardware with exception of the actual handle fasteners. I reached out to a vendor in upstate New York and was able to get ahold of a nice piece of Elk beam. Here's a picture of the Elk as…</p>
<p>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 to be stag from end to end...so I had to hide all of the hardware with exception of the actual handle fasteners. I reached out to a vendor in upstate New York and was able to get ahold of a nice piece of Elk beam. Here's a picture of the Elk as I received it, some pictures of the factory knife and then of the finished project. <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12378612287?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12378612287?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12378612258?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12378612258?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12378612652?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12378612652?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12378610060?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12378610060?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12378609684?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12378609684?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> Case Clasp Recovertag:iknifecollector.com,2024-01-30:3181080:Topic:17245642024-01-30T12:03:10.221ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p>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.…<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12368337852?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12368337852?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a></p>
<p>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.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12368337852?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12368337852?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12368337880?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12368337880?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12368338260?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12368338260?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12368335088?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12368335088?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> Case Trapper Modtag:iknifecollector.com,2023-07-31:3181080:Topic:17181222023-07-31T10:42:41.353ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p>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 removed the rear bolster making it a bare head and stippled the front bolster. </p>
<p>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 removed the rear bolster making it a bare head and stippled the front bolster. </p> Case Utlity Knife Rescuetag:iknifecollector.com,2023-07-26:3181080:Topic:17181562023-07-26T12:41:07.683ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p>Recent rehandle on a Case Utility (Scout) piece from the !964-1969 era. Knife came to me with the jigged synthetic handles that are prone of deteriorating over time. We purchased some amber stag scales from Culpeppers. The rest is history. I won't lie, I told the customer it was going to be hard to return the knife to him, I like it too much. LOL....I sent it to him and he is thrilled.…</p>
<p>Recent rehandle on a Case Utility (Scout) piece from the !964-1969 era. Knife came to me with the jigged synthetic handles that are prone of deteriorating over time. We purchased some amber stag scales from Culpeppers. The rest is history. I won't lie, I told the customer it was going to be hard to return the knife to him, I like it too much. LOL....I sent it to him and he is thrilled.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12161213477?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12161213477?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12161213484?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12161213484?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12161214052?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12161214052?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12161213886?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12161213886?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> Case Jack Knife Lives to Cut another daytag:iknifecollector.com,2023-06-26:3181080:Topic:17172002023-06-26T16:35:31.983ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p>Recent project I completed for a customer. Case jack knife received some new giraffe bone scales, filework and cleaning.…<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030071?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030071?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a> <a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030079?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030079?profile=RESIZE_710x"></img></a></p>
<p>Recent project I completed for a customer. Case jack knife received some new giraffe bone scales, filework and cleaning.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030071?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030071?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030079?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030079?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127029877?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127029877?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030478?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030478?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030496?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030496?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030860?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030860?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030680?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030680?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030888?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12127030888?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p> Reliable suppliers of brass and nickel silver pin stock for pocket knives.tag:iknifecollector.com,2023-04-03:3181080:Topic:17138702023-04-03T00:06:45.372ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p> I have been getting most of my supplies for my pocket knife work from Jantz Supply. But lately so much of their stuff has been out of stock. I don't think they ever had anything smaller than 1/16" for pin stock, in either brass or NS. I'm doing some little pen knives that have really small pins. I've managed to find some 1/32" brass rod on Amazon, but I still haven't found any NS in 1/32". I have checked some jewelry supply places on line, but what they have is nickel silver wire,…</p>
<p> I have been getting most of my supplies for my pocket knife work from Jantz Supply. But lately so much of their stuff has been out of stock. I don't think they ever had anything smaller than 1/16" for pin stock, in either brass or NS. I'm doing some little pen knives that have really small pins. I've managed to find some 1/32" brass rod on Amazon, but I still haven't found any NS in 1/32". I have checked some jewelry supply places on line, but what they have is nickel silver wire, and that's too soft. If anybody knows where to get it, please let me know 'cause I've about run out of places to look.</p> USN MK2tag:iknifecollector.com,2022-08-25:3181080:Topic:17010312022-08-25T00:35:53.352ZJeremy B. Buchananhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JeremyBBuchanan
<p>Good Evening!</p>
<p>I just acquired a USN MK2 knife a couple of days ago. The grip's leather discs were horribly dehydrated, and the guard was a bit bent; but for the most part, it was in pretty good shape. It really needed some cleaning and just a touch of tweaking to get it back into good shape.</p>
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<p>Here are some photos of the result. I do hope you enjoy. (Thanks Lars for the encouragement to post these!)…</p>
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<p>Good Evening!</p>
<p>I just acquired a USN MK2 knife a couple of days ago. The grip's leather discs were horribly dehydrated, and the guard was a bit bent; but for the most part, it was in pretty good shape. It really needed some cleaning and just a touch of tweaking to get it back into good shape.</p>
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<p>Here are some photos of the result. I do hope you enjoy. (Thanks Lars for the encouragement to post these!)</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10785715273?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10785715273?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="300" class="align-center"/></a></p>
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