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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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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 J.J. Smith III on July 4, 2014 at 21:18: Well done, Donnie.

Comment by Bob Robinson on July 4, 2014 at 20:30: He should be proud also. It's hard to believe that was first. Fantastic!

Comment by Jan Carter on July 4, 2014 at 20:21: Thanks Bob I am pretty proud of him. This is the first one he has taken apart and put back together.

Comment by Bob Robinson on July 4, 2014 at 20:11: Jan, A beauty of a knife! Great choice of handle materials!!!

Comment by Jan Carter on July 4, 2014 at 18:33: The rebuild on the Barndoor is complete. Blond Buffalo seemed the right choice

Comment by Jan Carter on June 29, 2014 at 21:13: Jack,

That ironwood is beautiful! Great Job!

Comment by Jan Carter on June 29, 2014 at 19:25: Donnie's newest project. He will make a pattern of this before putting it back together. This is actually the only celluloid we ever had gas off, may as well put some new handles on it since we caught it early

Comment by Jack Haskins, Jr. on March 25, 2014 at 9:06: Oops, I forgot to type words. :)

Spyderco Dragonfly 2 handle with ironwood scales and birch backspacer. I think I'll carry this for a while. It works really well. Perfectly in fact. Even if a knife looks nice I hate carrying it if it has a performance problem. This one opens/closes great. Lockup is solid and when it closes it has a lot of pop to it and more than enough springiness holding it closed.

Jack

Jack

Comment by Jack Haskins, Jr. on March 25, 2014 at 9:03

Comment by Jan Carter on February 13, 2014 at 20:31: Because you have a whole shop out there you thought would come in handy ? LOL!

I am glad your liking working with them Brad! I like what your doing with them