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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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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

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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

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Comment by Bob Robinson on March 11, 2015 at 16:25: Great job Mike. That walnut/brass looks great on it.

Comment by Michael Squier on March 11, 2015 at 16:12: The Imperial is done. Just a plain walnut grip and brass cross guard. Now all it needs is a simp,e sheath.

Comment by Jan Carter on March 11, 2015 at 13:54: Jack!! You are GREAT! Thank you

Comment by Jack Haskins, Jr. on March 11, 2015 at 9:29: I just got an email from a guy who makes stiddys and he should have some in a week or two. I asked him if I can post his email here. Until then if anyone wants one I'll reply to him about it with any info you want to give. He'll probably won't care about putting his email here but I don't want to until he says so.

Jack

Comment by J.J. Smith III on March 8, 2015 at 20:46: No comments since February 27th, Peter.

http://www.bladesmithsforum.com/index.php?showtopic=31267

Comment by peter force on March 8, 2015 at 20:19: bringing back old wood rocks!...that looks sweet bro!

Comment by peter force on March 8, 2015 at 20:17: STIDDY WANTED!!!!

Comment by Jan Carter on March 8, 2015 at 19:27: Michael,

The Imperial is coming along nicely!

Comment by Jan Carter on March 8, 2015 at 19:26: Rino, Great restoration on the electricians knife. I like the ingredients in the mix, they should seal that wood up nicely

Comment by Jan Carter on March 8, 2015 at 19:25: Lloyd,

If Mike and Michael dont but these stiddy's let me know. Plenty of folks looking for them but I would love to see our guys end up with them LOL