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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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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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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on August 23, 2016 at 3:30: Thanks for posting Pics , Derek!!!

!!! .. Very nice job .. !!!

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I see what you mean by "pinned .. screwed .. glued".

Especially like the "not marring" leather pad.

Appears you've already discovered its usefulness

for

a wide variety of applications.

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If do believe .. like me & mine

you'll come to really appreciate it's light weight & versatility.

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Again .. nice job .. sweet result !!!

Comment by Derek Wells on August 23, 2016 at 2:56: Thanks Ron, the widest it will go is 1 1/2 inches, which for my purposes should be plenty ... I only intended to use it on slip joints but actually found it useful today holding a bronze guard I am sanding/plishing on a Bowie build.

Comment by Ron Cooper on August 23, 2016 at 0:17: Nice work on that "mini vice," Derek! Kudos, mate!

What's the widest width that your current model could accommodate? Maybe 2 inches?

I especially like that you beveled the corners! It looks very professional!

Comment by Derek Wells on August 23, 2016 at 0:01: My version of a handy mini vice - idea stolen/borrowed from D ale - Thanks for the inspiration!!! GEC #15 for size reference. I have added some stiff leather to the rear jaw (?) and intend making up some more inserts of varying widths.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on August 22, 2016 at 19:19: Way cool, Michael .. the result will be something to be proud of !!!

Comment by Jan Carter on August 22, 2016 at 18:14: I read that twice! Those scales came off for the first time in 100 years! This one is a labor of love to bring back a quality knife!

Comment by Michael Squier on August 22, 2016 at 15:47: Finally getting to this one. Below I am removing the scale pins from an old LF&C . The crossguard was misding so I am making a replacement. Here it is with scales removed for the first time in 100 years.

Comment by Michael Squier on August 22, 2016 at 15:44

Comment by Michael Squier on April 13, 2016 at 17:24: Alanm, that reminds me of a small Remington I have in simular condition, these knive were made to be used. I soaked my leather washers with mineral oil, after a while it did tighten up. Good luck with it. Dont foget to share the before and after pictures.