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Started by Kevin D on Sunday. 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
Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Jun 12. 4 Replies 2 Likes
Had to try one out, so I sacrificed a jigged black synthetic handled razor and added some mammoth bark ivory that had some great character. First razor I've ever done, very easy pattern to work with.…Continue
Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Had a customer reach out wanting me to barehead and add stag to this great Old Timer. Original handles and box can be seen in the pictures.…Continue
Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by J.J. Smith III Feb 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Recently removed the original black covers and replaced them with European red stag on this 1972 Case Sodbuster. Original covers can be seen lying to the left of the knife.…Continue
Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Feb 13. 4 Replies 2 Likes
I recently completed this rehandle project for a client. A Buck 547 skinner, the client is a huge fan of sambar stag, but it is getting hard to find stag the size of which we needed for this project. I should also add that he likes for his knives…Continue
Started by Andy Larrison Jan 30. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I recently was commissioned to replace the shrinking covers and add some filework on this Case Classic Clasp. Here are some before, during and after pictures of this project. I used inlace acrylester material for the new covers.…Continue
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Dale, thanks for the tips on how to fix blade peek. Very clear and detailed!
@ 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.
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,
Larry, thanks for the explanation of blade peek. I've passed up some great old knives because they had that problem.
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