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Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

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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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Latest Activity: Aug 22

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Morakniv fixed blade re-handle

Started by Jack Haskins, Jr.. Last reply by black mamba knives Aug 22. 15 Replies 4 Likes

I got this knife as a gift. I found it to be a very nice outdoor knife at a very affordable price. Even though the handle was functional I wanted something else on it. Also, I wanted to make a handle on a hidden tang knife blade which I had never…Continue

Fixing mistreatment (AKA "I can fix it!")

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Jan Carter Dec 9, 2025. 9 Replies 3 Likes

Once again that "I can fix it!" thing bit me...Someone mistreated a Japanese nakiri chef knife by using it as a cleaver. Needless to say, they put a healthy divot in the edge of the blade. .138" deep to be more exact...After they damaged the blade…Continue

A Japanese Floating Fish Knife

Started by Kevin D Nov 14, 2025. 0 Replies 1 Like

I acquired this Japanese floating fish knife in not so good condition.After it had been sitting around the house for a bit, I made the decision to redo the entire thing. As I started to clean and refresh the knife, I was surprised how rough and…Continue

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1972 Case repair

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Sep 15, 2025. 2 Replies 0 Likes

This piece belonged to a friends Grandpa. The main back spring was completely rounded off and there was no action left to it. Both blades had been loved on quite a bit.I had the main blade tang tig welded and reshaped, lightly cleaned both blades…Continue

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Case Trapper Mod

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Aug 4, 2025. 3 Replies 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

Could not find the perfect place for this - looking for feedback

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Kevin D Jul 25, 2025. 5 Replies 1 Like

M1913 'Patton' Cavalry Saber - blade.This thing was never finished, and as such never issued.It was made in 1915.Being as…Continue

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2021 Calendar 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!

Comment by James L Machie sr on December 22, 2018 at 15:46: 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?

In Memoriam 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

DIY $20 Homemade Anvil With Hardie Hole

A cool and affordable work-around.

Posted 3 days ago in DIY, Videos by Russ Chastain with Be the first to comment!

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-...

In Memoriam 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.

Comment by John wills on March 6, 2018 at 12:12

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on March 1, 2018 at 11:28: John .. thanks for joining our "Repair & Mod" group !!!
Gary Claxon can do the job admirably. I've PM'd him for a link to his business & will provide as soon as I get it.
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Got it ... Link to his FB presence & message him from there. His work gets rave reviews @ one of the other on-line knife clubs I belong to.
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Thanks again for joining our Repair & Mod group.

Enjoy

D ale

Comment by John wills on March 1, 2018 at 7:02: I have a old fightin rooster stockman with celluloid handles. they are starting to shrink . I would like to save knife before they out gas. who still repairs old knife ? I'm in Ohio and all the old craftsmen are gone.