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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 Jan Carter on June 25, 2015 at 13:38

Comment by Michael Squier on May 22, 2015 at 22:17: neither one JJ, it had no snaps just a flap with a hole in it that looped over the top.

Comment by J.J. Smith III on May 22, 2015 at 19:31: or more like this?

Comment by J.J. Smith III on May 22, 2015 at 19:27: something like this, Michael?

Comment by Michael Squier on May 22, 2015 at 19:06: I saw a sheath picture where the back belt loop area flapped over the pomel of the knifeto hold it in. Does anyone know what Im talking about and do you have a picture? Thanks I cant find one.

Comment by Michael Squier on April 28, 2015 at 17:21: nice work guys

Comment by Jack Haskins, Jr. on April 28, 2015 at 16:30: D ale,

Looking forward to what you do to the new EDC. :)

Comment by Jack Haskins, Jr. on April 28, 2015 at 16:29: New scales for my Spyderco worker sprint run. Bocote wood.

I love this knife. I feel like a better person when carrying it. lol

Jack

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on April 28, 2015 at 16:11: The postman delivered a new EDC today .. SWEET !!!

However .. must be modded first. Going to lose those finger guards real quick.
Need to loosen up the lever also. Slightly too hard to lift up from the closed position. I intend to remove the lever & radius the appropriate surface.

Will make a nice addition to the EDC club.

Comment by Michael Squier on April 20, 2015 at 7:58: I picked up a shefield bowie blade and cross guard missing its scales for ten bucks this weekend, I guess thats my next project.