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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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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 6, 2011 at 22:59: I've enough old Opinel's laying around .. would make a nice project .. like I need another.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 6, 2011 at 22:57: For you folks that like the "do-it-yourself" approach .. check this out !!!

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on October 28, 2011 at 2:19: I started a "Mikov kit" discussion where we can post links/pics/results/etc.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on October 26, 2011 at 19:58: I just ordered one .. will report back on how my order goes also.

Comment by Daniel Howland on October 26, 2011 at 7:04: Mikov - Update -- Received shipping confirmation today.

Comment by Terry Waldele on October 23, 2011 at 23:40: Dale, thanks for the tips on how to fix blade peek. Very clear and detailed!

Comment by Daniel Howland on October 23, 2011 at 19:50: Microtech copied the Mikov design, see here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rty3CPNmrpM

Comment by Jan Carter on October 23, 2011 at 6:38: Dale and Dan...I want to order one also so let us know how this goes

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on October 23, 2011 at 2:02: @ Dan .. let me know how the order/delivery/prod received process goes .. as I'm ready to order one myself.

I was also put off by the ordering process @ the Chech site. Believe it or don't .. he is improving .. he's got paypal now .. but just w/i the last couple months !!!

@ Terry .. for a regular slipjoint .. blade peak can be rectified by removing a few thousands of matl from the blade kick. It's a different story with an automatic .. blade kick is indicative of a worn part (often the lockpin) or a mis-alignment w/i the locking system itself (the resultant geometry of pivot pin/frame/locking pin/locking pin hole in frame/locking hole or slot in blade). While the locking pins should be as hard as the tang of the blade .. otherwise the softer of the 2 matls will wear by virtue of abrasion w/ the harder matl .. the locking pins are often softer than the blade tangs .. and become worn. When the locking mechanism is located this close to the cntr of rotation .. it only takes a few thousands of wear for the blade tip to begin peeking outside the frame.

With my resources .. there's not an easy fix to that one.

Comment by Daniel Howland on October 22, 2011 at 22:59: Thanks again Dale!

I just bought one $46.90 includes shipping.

Yeah I am still around, god willing! I have been real busy with work. I need more play time. :)

Thanks for the kit source!!

Dan,