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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: Dec 9

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

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Jan Carter Dec 9. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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!