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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.

Members: 199
Latest Activity: Dec 9, 2025

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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

The first of the ulu refurbishes

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Jan Carter Jan 15, 2025. 12 Replies 3 Likes

I recently was able acquire a small lot of ulu knives that all needed to be cleaned, restored, or refurbished.Here is a before photo of one that was missing a handle.…Continue

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Comment by andrew fowles on January 10, 2017 at 13:33: Saw this great piece of work and I am looking for some advice on repairing the pin on an Al MAR OSS model. The wire cutter portion the pliers grip is loose. Does anybody know who might handle this kind of muti-tool repair?

Thanks in advance

Comment by Michael Squier on November 29, 2016 at 8:28: Im not sure if its an improvment either but there are a lot of those alloy SA knives, now he has a unique knife. Very well done.

Comment by Ron Cooper on November 28, 2016 at 22:49: If I was your Shop teacher I would give you an A+ for that project.

Especially nice work on those pins! If I were the owner of that knife I would be very pleased.

Comment by Derek Wells on November 28, 2016 at 22:14: One of the more fiddly projects I have taken on. Is it an improvement? I trust the owner thinks so.
My first time ever with Micarta which was interesting and as always I learnt heaps along the way.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 26, 2016 at 16:10: Derek

Take a look @ this.

attached video

He makes it look pretty easy !!

Enjoy

D ale

Comment by Michael Squier on November 23, 2016 at 8:18: Derek, great work, inspiring, i need to make time to get to my shop.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 21, 2016 at 16:01: Derek

I .. like you .. don't do it for the money.

I do it for the knowledge I gain in the process.

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I find something very self rewarding when I succeed

i.e. when the final result is .. nice.

and

I learn something EVERY time.

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I add just a lil bit more to my skill set.

That is my reward for doing the projects ... some of which I've posted here.

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I can relate

Comment by Derek Wells on November 21, 2016 at 13:39: D ale .... why? You are correct I didn't ask I guess he just has a 'thing' for micarta.

I'm actually asking why I said yes right now... I am a bit apprehensive that this last little bit of the build will test my skills. I don't do this for money ... just for the challenge.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 21, 2016 at 3:48: Nice job, Derek !!
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Why'd the guy want micarta .

I mean

What's wrong with the originals ??

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Not ours to ask.

:)

Comment by Derek Wells on November 21, 2016 at 1:44: Got "Side Tracked" (it happens a lot)

Fella asked me if I could put some Micarta handle scales on a Victorinox Solo

I like a challenge soooo.... (All pics are reduced file size)