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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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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
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
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
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
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
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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Jack!! You are GREAT! Thank you
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
No comments since February 27th, Peter.
bringing back old wood rocks!...that looks sweet bro!
STIDDY WANTED!!!!
Michael,
The Imperial is coming along nicely!
Rino, Great restoration on the electricians knife. I like the ingredients in the mix, they should seal that wood up nicely
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
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