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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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Morakniv fixed blade re-handle

Started by Jack Haskins, Jr.. Last reply by black mamba knives Aug 22. 15 Replies 4 Likes

I got this knife as a gift. I found it to be a very nice outdoor knife at a very affordable price. Even though the handle was functional I wanted something else on it. Also, I wanted to make a handle on a hidden tang knife blade which I had never…Continue

Fixing mistreatment (AKA "I can fix it!")

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Jan Carter Dec 9, 2025. 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, 2025. 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, 2025. 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, 2025. 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, 2025. 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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Comment by Ron Cooper on August 3, 2013 at 16:42: Howdy, Rich!

Congratulations on making your first post! Let me point you in the direction of Queen Cutlery: http://queencutlery.com/ That is their website and you can contact the Daniels family there. You could also post your question here at iKC in our Queen Group: http://tinyurl.com/Queen-Group-iKC Ryan and Courtney Daniels of Queen Cutlery may respond to your question there, also.

Good luck! And keep on posting -- The more you put in the more you'll get out!

KnifeMaker Comment by Vance Wade Hinds on August 3, 2013 at 16:03: You may ask Jan. She works at Queen and may know how to get a replacement blade. Also, she pointed to their warranty info last week about a broken back spring. You check into that as well. Vance

Comment by Rich Miller on August 3, 2013 at 15:57: Ok here go's with my first post. Doe's anyone know where I can get a blade for a #19 queen pocket knife?

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on July 21, 2013 at 9:24: Thanks Vance, I buy from Texas knife makers supply but I haven't heard of those others. I'll check them out.

Comment by Mike Botts on July 16, 2013 at 12:40: Jack. You're right about the handle materials. Thanks!

Comment by Bill Fletcher on July 16, 2013 at 11:17: Hello Mike! As far as handle materials, I have had good luck with Culpepper and Company at http://www.knifehandles.com/ for bone and horn handles; and at http://stores.ebay.com/WOODEN-ARTISTIC-TREASURES ie bigmikeyc1 where some very nice stabalized wooden handles are offerd. Best regards

KnifeMaker Comment by Vance Wade Hinds on July 16, 2013 at 10:29: There are a lot of knife links on my blog that may help. I have been accumulating as many as I can.

http://texasknives.org/

If you can think of any to add, let me know. Thanks.

Vance

Comment by Jack Haskins, Jr. on July 16, 2013 at 10:03: Wow. I just looked at the anvils. Sure can cost a lot of $ to get something to bang on with a hammer. :)

Comment by Jack Haskins, Jr. on July 16, 2013 at 9:59: Here's an anvil and other things. I like this site a lot. Jantz is good to in my experience. I like the handle material on this site more I think.

I can't paste the address. Go to usaknifemakers.comm and search for "anvil".

Jack

Comment by Mike Botts on July 16, 2013 at 9:43: Oh, I must be half blind! I just noticed Pat Kennedy's reply about Jantz Supply having the anvil I'm referring to. Old age must be catching up with me. See, I knew someone could help me. Thanks Pat. I'll Check it out.