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Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

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

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

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

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

Case Vault Release Razor rehandled in Mammoth Ivory

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

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

Schrade 194OT Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies

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

1972 Case Sodbuster Rehandle

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

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 Rino Smajo on March 8, 2015 at 18:58

 wood is finished with home made mix,carnauba flakes+bees wax+oil)

Comment by Michael Squier on March 5, 2015 at 18:15

Looks good Rino, what did you use for a finish on the wood?

Comment by Rino Smajo on March 5, 2015 at 16:48

Utica electrician knife,before and after 

Comment by Rino Smajo on March 5, 2015 at 16:44

dismantled Camillus electrician knife

Comment by Michael Squier on March 5, 2015 at 16:40

Scales pins fitted.

Comment by Michael Squier on March 5, 2015 at 16:39

New brass guard made, scales cut getting closer.

Comment by Lloyd Shoemaker on March 5, 2015 at 6:14

Michael, I have some of those tools you're looking for, including 2 stiddys, one is homemade from a short piece of railroad track and one is machined to a drawing given to the machinist. I have punches, peening hammers, etc. I acquired these to begin knife repair like you a few years back, but took on a second job as a pastor, so don't have time to pursue the hobby. Would be glad to send pics of the tools I have for sale. Would love to see them go to someone who could put them to good use. 937 205 2603


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Comment by Charles Sample on March 4, 2015 at 21:52
I'm anxious to see the after pic!
Comment by Jan Carter on March 4, 2015 at 20:36

Michael,

That is quite a nice project!  I love it when a knife gets a new life!

Comment by Jan Carter on March 4, 2015 at 20:35

Mike,

I think in 40 years I have seen 1 maybe 2 done in a briar.  I have to agree it is magnificent wood and should work well. I am still looking through the contacts to see if a stiddy can be located.  Gotta tell ya guys if someone can make these things, it would probably pay off

 
 
 

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