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How to replace a blade???

I'm new to this forum, but I've been doing pocketknife repair and restoration for about ten years. Occasionally I will replace a blade using the hook-or-by-crook method. In other words, I never accomplish the replacement the same way twice. I've tried to replace broken springs (I'm talking slip-joint knives here) and have never accomplished it. Eventually, I admit defeat and throw the bones away.

Is there anyone in this group who regularly does blade and / or spring replacement? Have you done a video or published a book that I can purchase? Can we talk by phone about these topics, so I can ask you questions as they come up in our conversation?

FYI. I rehab old pocketknives to send them to American servicemen. Since 2004, I've send more than 1,000 pocketknives to GI's and Marines in Iraq, Afghanistan and recently, Panama. I buy them at flea markets and estate sales, repair or rehab as needed, and then find a unit to sent them to. Frankly, I...uh...keep the Case knives. Ok, sue me! But I find other, really nice users with an occasional fatal flaw that I'd like to make good and include in the shipments. Can anybody here educate me about these two primary repairs? If you'd rather reply off-list, my email address is <bryanoshaughnessy@yahoo.com>.

Thanks and best regards to all, Bryan O. Cary, IL

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Permalink Reply by Jack Haskins, Jr. on April 21, 2015 at 10:43

I have almost started repairing traditional pocket knives about 5 times but never get started. I bought a book once. lol Anyway, I just got on youtube and searced on "pocket knife repair". Lots of videos came up. One thing is you need to be able to pein pins on traditional pocket knives. I've never done a pocket knife yet but I have restored a few straight razors. There's an art to it but you can do it pretty easy and have a functioning tool. The guys who are really good also get the pins to really look nice and smooth. One tool that makes pocket knife repair easier is a "stiddy". I don't think they are made by a company but there's a few guys who make a few at a time and sell them. I posted a guy's email here recently so it's on this forum but it may be hard to find. I think I could find his email if you want it. The stiddy's are usually between $100 and $200 I think. It's a specialized small anvil. I got a very small anvil on USAknifemakers.com for about $20 that's great. But, it doesn't have the specialized features just for pocket knives.

Even though I'm of very little help youtube is your friend and has lots of videos of skilled guys/gals demonstrating their expertise. Also there are a few people on this forum who know a lot. I'm sure they will chime in soon. Good luck.

Jack

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on April 21, 2015 at 15:43

Bryan .. Thanks for joining our group here.

I've re-handled .. built kits .. etc. ..but.. unfortunately have little experience replacing blades &/or springs. I am hoping someone in our group can speak up w/ useful info. Some pics of an actual knife your working on would be helpful. For info in general .. I'm hoping some one steps up w/ some actual experience.

Noble cause .. free knives for active service members. I'm a vet .. very noble cause !!!

Thanks again or joining our group,

D ale

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