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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: Aug 22

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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 Larry Slate on October 15, 2011 at 0:27: I have 2 New Old Stock Bonsa lever locks. I think the dealer still had them because they have issues. One has a blade peek, and the other won't engage the lock in the open position. I am going to keep one and return the other. Which one would be easier to fix?

Comment by Jan Carter on January 28, 2011 at 16:18: Brian, I sent you a message

Comment by Jan Carter on January 24, 2011 at 17:04: I have a question I am hoping you all can help with. I know working with buffalo horn, if it warps I can steam it and flatten it. Does anyone know if I can do the same thing with Ram or sheep horn? Thanks for the help

Comment by Daniel Howland on November 7, 2010 at 19:02: Kershaw Breakout 7000 - Automatic knife release modification.

Comment by Brett Van Winkle on October 27, 2010 at 8:30: I'm looking for American and English folding knives for repair/resroration, rare classic patterns from the 1800's to early 1900's. Buy one or all good examples. Thank you. bvw

Comment by Terry Waldele on May 26, 2010 at 2:49: Hey, guys! Dig this multi-tool I just finished. I call it the Extreme Modification Multi-tool. One problem I encountered making it, though, is that the handle had to be 4-inches thick to hold all the blades. On the plus side, the Guinness Book of World Records has just accepted it as the "Multi-tool with the Most Redundant Blades." ;-)

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on May 15, 2010 at 15:36: Nice job Terry !! Thanks also for the input for the library !!

Comment by Terry Waldele on May 15, 2010 at 8:00: Hey, groupies/groupers/groupoids,
Just finished restoring/modifying one of the two old beat-up pocket knives that I bought for $8.00 apiece. Here's a photo of it:
http://www.iknifecollector.com/photo/modified-and-restored-2bladed?...