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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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Case Three Blade Trapper Modification

Started by Andy Larrison on Tuesday. 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

USN MK2

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Lars Ray Nov 13. 11 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

An old Rapala (Marttiini) fillet knife

Started by Kevin D Sep 21. 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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Case Vault Release Razor rehandled in Mammoth Ivory

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Jun 12. 4 Replies 2 Likes

Had to try one out, so I sacrificed a jigged black synthetic handled razor and added some mammoth bark ivory that had some great character. First razor I've ever done, very easy pattern to work with.…Continue

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Schrade 194OT Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Had a customer reach out wanting me to barehead and add stag to this great Old Timer. Original handles and box can be seen in the pictures.…Continue

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1972 Case Sodbuster Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by J.J. Smith III Feb 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Recently removed the original black covers and replaced them with European red stag on this 1972 Case Sodbuster. Original covers can be seen lying to the left of the knife.…Continue

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Comment by Michael Squier on March 12, 2015 at 20:27: Jan, the blade is 5" long by 1" wide. handle is 3 3/4" long. Thanks for looking.

Comment by Michael Squier on March 12, 2015 at 7:35: Thanks Jan, I'll measure it when I get in my shop.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on March 11, 2015 at 22:26: You've certainly given a new life to an old knife ..and.. every time you use it .. you'll know that .. with a deep sense of satisfaction.

!!! .. Nice job, Micheal .. !!!

Comment by Jan Carter on March 11, 2015 at 21:15: Michael, if you dont have one get me the dimensions on the knife and I will see if we have one

Comment by Michael Squier on March 11, 2015 at 21:09: thanks peoples, no I dont do sheaths, cardboardwith tape sounds like my speed. Not sure what to do yet. maybe fond an old one that fits.

Comment by Lloyd Shoemaker on March 11, 2015 at 20:34: 2014%262015%20496.jpg 2014%262015%20501.jpgHi Guys,

Here are some pics of tools I'd like to sell. Call or text for details937 205 2603.

Thanks,

Lloyd

Comment by Jack Haskins, Jr. on March 11, 2015 at 20:02: The email for the guy with the stiddies is

caddyman1973@gmail.com

Jack

Comment by Jack Haskins, Jr. on March 11, 2015 at 19:54: Thanks Jan. I am great aren't I. Probably one of the greatest people in the world. And let's not forget modest. lol

Great work MIchael. Looks nice. Love to see the sheath when you are done. Leather? Kydex? Do you have any plans? I like to fold cardboard and wrap it with electrical tape. :)

Jack