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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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2021 Calendar Comment by J.J. Smith III on May 5, 2010 at 15:48: I must!!!

Those were the only items from Dremel that fit the requirements.
Think that the Work Station is a better all around piece of equipment, drill press, angeled tool holder, flex-shaft stand even a small bit holder. At about $35.00 a good deal too.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on May 5, 2010 at 14:35: JJ .. need a 3rd hand ???

I usually clamp the knife w/ a vise or equiv .. then, hold the dremel in my right while resting the heel of R hand in palm of left hand .. or .. some combination of a 2 hand hold .. looking for a better secure easier way ..

yrs ago .. bought one of those spring loaded, clamp the dremel tool in, drill press thingies .. was about $15 in early 80's .. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY !!!!

That workstation JJ posted looked functional & useful !!

Comment by Jake on May 5, 2010 at 13:51: I clamp my dremel in a my vise if I'm not using it free hand. Same with my drill when using the polishing wheels.

2021 Calendar Comment by J.J. Smith III on May 5, 2010 at 9:10: ?????HUH?????

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on May 5, 2010 at 6:34: JJ .. would you snap (with the other hand) a pic of that set-up ?!?!

2021 Calendar Comment by J.J. Smith III on May 5, 2010 at 1:23: LOL,
My right hand.

Now, wanna know what I use to support the knife?
You guessed it,
My left.

Though when(IF) I ever get my shop built, I want one of the Work Stations also.

Comment by Terry Waldele on May 5, 2010 at 1:07: J.J., now that I've said I want a Dremel Work Station, how do you use it to support your Dremel tool while you're making a nail nick?

Comment by Terry Waldele on May 5, 2010 at 1:05: I've got to have a Dremel Work station! Thanks, J.J.

2021 Calendar Comment by J.J. Smith III on May 5, 2010 at 0:20: I can see where everyone is concerned about screwing up knives with a Dremel. I looked at the easy rest and didn't think that addressed the issue.
Dremel has 2 things that may help.
1 - 2500-01 Multi-Vise, lets you clamp your project so you can concentrate on using the tool, or ,
2 - Dremel Work station, Holds your Dremal steady while freeing up both hands..

Comment by Terry Waldele on May 4, 2010 at 23:57: Well, it happened again. The link I tried to attach to my previous comment about my controlling the Dremel tool while doing fine work (like a nail nick) didn't get attached. Here it is in a different form (without using the weblink button on the comment form, which doesn't seem to work):
http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/Painting-Suppli...