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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: Dec 9, 2025

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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

The first of the ulu refurbishes

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Jan Carter Jan 15, 2025. 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

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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.

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 ?!?!

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.

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...