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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: Jan 21

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KnifeMaker

1972 Case repair

Started by Andy Larrison Jan 21. 0 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

The first of the ulu refurbishes

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Jan Carter Jan 15. 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

USN MK2

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Kevin D Jan 14. 12 Replies 3 Likes

Good Evening!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…Continue

Another ulu - cleaning/restoration

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Kevin D Jan 10. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Another ulu from the small lot of them I was able to purchase recently.This one only needed a thorough cleaning and some careful restoration.Before pics:…Continue

KnifeMaker

Case Three Blade Trapper Modification

Started by Andy Larrison Nov 19, 2024. 0 Replies 0 Likes

This Case trapper started out as a 2 bladed purple barnboard jigged bone knife. Had a fella aske me to make it a 3 blade and add some filework to it. I used a spey blade from a donor trapper and modified it into a wharncliffe blade for the 3rd…Continue

An old Rapala (Marttiini) fillet knife

Started by Kevin D Sep 21, 2024. 0 Replies 2 Likes

I found this old fillet knife literally in pieces.The blade was bent. The tang was warped. The handle was too small (in my opinion). And the mechanical connection of the tang behind the handle was destroyed. The edge being useless was an obvious…Continue

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Comment by Michael Squier on October 22, 2016 at 14:55

Comment by Derek Wells on September 12, 2016 at 23:33: Thanks Jan & Sorry Michael ... not sure what happened there

Comment by Jan Carter on September 12, 2016 at 18:33: Michael,

Here is the link Derek was attempting to get you to. I dont know what happened

http://iknifecollector.com/group/clws/forum/topics/knife-pouches-sl...

Comment by Michael Squier on September 12, 2016 at 17:46: Thanks Jan, i decided to add so e flair to the knife as im not making an exact replica of the guard. I saw a picture of an antique bowie with a simular design.

Comment by Michael Squier on September 12, 2016 at 17:41: Wow, I tyed the link and it wants me to subscribe to an Australian newsletter. funny.

Comment by Jan Carter on September 12, 2016 at 15:56: Thank you Derek!!

Comment by Derek Wells on September 12, 2016 at 15:46: Micheal have a look here...

http://iknifecollector.com/group/clws/forum/topics/knife-pouches-sl...

Comment by Jan Carter on September 12, 2016 at 10:39: Hmmm, Michael let me look around I think someone just posted some info on sheaths. Try the Leather Group

You made some nice progress on that guard, the detail is looking fantastic!