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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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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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Comment by Ron Cooper on February 19, 2013 at 1:10: First things first. Ron, you did a great job of peening that pin! I'm looking forward to seeing the final result on your project!

And, Jan! Tony's rebuild looks great. But, of course, I would expect nothing less than a first rate effort from Mr. Bose. It's always nice to have a couple of donor knives just laying around, too!

Thanks for sharing, everyone!

Comment by Jan Carter on February 18, 2013 at 19:00: A rebuild done by T Bose

Comment by John M. Myers on December 18, 2012 at 18:16: Thank you very much!

Comment by john6553 on December 16, 2012 at 22:08: Hello John,

Bill DeShivs can do anything you need done to any knife. His website is BillDeShivs.com Tell him John6553 recommended that you get in touch with him.

I have Bill work on all my knives.

Good luck your new friend on iKC forum,

John

Comment by John M. Myers on December 16, 2012 at 21:37: Hello All! I am new to the forum and would greatly appreciate recommendations on who does knife modifications (re-handle, jimping, file work) at reasonable prices.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on December 10, 2012 at 17:57: @ Brad T .. I have not. Sounds like your resources are better than average. In which case .....................

Use the two pcs to generate a pattern & machine a new backspring out of matl that can be hardened to ~ the same as the blade .. a little softer. Harden the new backspring to a little below that of the blade.

Budget fix .. offer one of your welders a 6-pack ..or.. start looking for that trashed twin.

A similar issue with Birdseye pins was raised by Jan .. see above and/or link.

Comment by Brad T. on December 10, 2012 at 17:30: D ale,

Have you seen my machine shop? Machining a piece shouldn't be a problem, nor is TIG welding as I have 3 full time welders. But this is about fixing it on the cheap, after all I only have $9 invested yet.

Ivars,

Gluing is an option, but I like the backspring replacement better. My real issue is the replacement of the "birdseye: rivets, afterwards.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on December 9, 2012 at 15:57: @ Brad T .. that's a hard one to fix. At the very least .. requires some resources !!!

I've a KINFOLKS folding hunter that I purchased on the cheap because one of the backsprings was broken. I'm about to rehash that one into a single blade unit .. using existing parts. Am considering implementing the other blade in an auto application.

Fabricating a new backspring will (minimally) require machinist skills / mill / etc.

TIG welding the 2 parts back together ... ???????

You might keep an eye out for a trashed Ka-Bar Stockman i.e. blades taken to a grinder ..but.. backspring OK .. then combine the 2 into 1.

Have you contacted Taylor Brands relative to repair / replacement parts ??? I'd be interested in hearing that story !!

Comment by Brad T. on December 5, 2012 at 15:50: I have a Ka-Bar Stockman with "Birdseye" rivets coming via eBay. The main spring is broken, but the broken piece is coming with it. What are the possibilities of rehabbing this knife? As it stands now, I only have $9.00 invested.

Comment by Daniel Howland on December 1, 2012 at 5:20: LOOKS GREAT !! J.J. Nice presentation and photo.. -= Yet another use for stag! =- I love working with the stuff. It's giving me ideas! Thanks for sharing your creation!

Best.