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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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Latest Activity: Jan 21

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KnifeMaker

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

KnifeMaker

Case Three Blade Trapper Modification

Started by Andy Larrison Nov 19, 2024. 0 Replies 0 Likes

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

An old Rapala (Marttiini) fillet knife

Started by Kevin D Sep 21, 2024. 0 Replies 2 Likes

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

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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 28, 2013 at 17:43: take a look here

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 28, 2013 at 17:40: Note the "strange hole" in the lower frame half.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 28, 2013 at 17:32: If one still wishes to drill through holes in the bolsters .. I suggest careful measurement in locating the hole .. cntr punch the location .. clamp the part securely in place .. flat side down .. supported by & clamped to a flat surface .. in a drill press .. slow speed .. 'n use cutting oil.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 28, 2013 at 16:34: Schrade Uncle Henry knives (many of them anyway) used a unique fastening system @ the ends. i.e. the pivot pin does not go through the bolster .. as is the case with most folders. Instead .. the pivot pins have heads on either end that slide into a groove in the frame & lock in place.

If it is the type I'm thinking of .. the center pin in the backsprings should be removed first .. then the sides will slide forward / backward & allow the locking pins to disengage from the frame & the entire knife will dis assemble @ that point.

Hope that helps

Comment by Jan Carter on June 28, 2013 at 16:03: Certainly Dale, thanks

http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/kniferepairrestorationupgradeg...

That is sweet ! I am currently working on a Schrade Uncle Henry, folder, that was cast into the garbage after our neighbor had passed on. He used it in the concrete business for years, I am wanting to resotre it using African Blackwood for the handles and Elephant Ivory for the emblem, opposite the side where the original will be, I have a question for Mr. Eduardo; How do I drill out the ends without damaging them? I guess you cal then the bolsters?

Pappy asked the question

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 28, 2013 at 16:00: found it .. will answer yet tonight.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 28, 2013 at 15:58: @ Jan .. would you direct me to question please .. I could not find @ the link you provided.

Comment by Jan Carter on June 28, 2013 at 10:19: Hey guys,

There is a drilling question in here from Pappy. Can someone help answer it please? As always, thanks to everyone we get info from in here, it is a great way to share and help!

http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/kniferepairrestorationupgradeg...

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on May 14, 2013 at 19:07: Welcome Max !!

Comment by Lee Smith on April 6, 2013 at 21:34: I really need to start looking around more on here. I had no idea this group was here. Glad it is though.