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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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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 John Bamford on November 4, 2016 at 13:48: I can't say that this gives as good a result as Derek's does but. When I lived in Scotland and found red deer antlers that had been cast and bleached I used wood dye to restore the colour to the antlers and finished them off with a light sanding over the high spots . Seemed to come out okay and then I made priests for trout fishing and key fobs for a local hotel .

Comment by Derek Wells on November 4, 2016 at 4:04: potassium permanganate .... Condy's Crystals

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_permanganate

I found mine on Ebay Australia ... depends on the laws etc in the USA ... sometimes Vets have it sometimes Chemists ... You don't need much I got 150 gms which I reckon will see me through the next 20 years.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 4, 2016 at 3:32: Potassium perchlorate .. where'd you source it ???

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 4, 2016 at 3:30: Very nice result .. I need to do dome further research !!

Thank you for posting this Derek !!!!!!

Comment by Jan Carter on November 3, 2016 at 19:23: Excellent Michael! Cannot wait to see how it works through the process of becoming your knife

Comment by Michael Squier on November 3, 2016 at 16:53: Here is my next project. I have already started cutting the bone up.

Comment by Derek Wells on November 3, 2016 at 0:36: I have a number of deer antlers in the workshop from a nearby deer farm - these had been shed and laying in the paddock so very faded - thanks to Google' I discovered the Condy's Crystals trick of re-coloring them. After a couple of solutions that were too weak I think I have hit on a winning mix.

Bottom piece in the Photo is a naturally colored piece with just slight fading... the top piece is my rejuvenation ... So now I have plenty of antler to work with.

Comment by Michael Squier on October 23, 2016 at 10:06: Thanks Derek, I had fun with this one. Next is a sheath made from an old belt for it. Then some bone scales for another old bowie type blade.

Comment by Derek Wells on October 22, 2016 at 16:34: Nice neat replacement & I agree once the bright brass mellows it will take on the look of the original.

Comment by Michael Squier on October 22, 2016 at 15:15: There it is with the new cross guard in place. in a few months when the brass tones down it should look even better.