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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

Case Vault Release Razor rehandled in Mammoth Ivory

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies 0 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

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Schrade 194OT Rehandle

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

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1972 Case Sodbuster Rehandle

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

KnifeMaker

Buck 547 Skinner: Rehandle Project

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

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Case Clasp Recover

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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Case Trapper Mod

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Jul 31, 2023. 1 Reply 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

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Comment by Ron Cooper on November 28, 2016 at 22:49: If I was your Shop teacher I would give you an A+ for that project.

Especially nice work on those pins! If I were the owner of that knife I would be very pleased.

Comment by Derek Wells on November 28, 2016 at 22:14: One of the more fiddly projects I have taken on. Is it an improvement? I trust the owner thinks so.
My first time ever with Micarta which was interesting and as always I learnt heaps along the way.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 26, 2016 at 16:10: Derek

Take a look @ this.

attached video

He makes it look pretty easy !!

Enjoy

D ale

Comment by Michael Squier on November 23, 2016 at 8:18: Derek, great work, inspiring, i need to make time to get to my shop.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 21, 2016 at 16:01: Derek

I .. like you .. don't do it for the money.

I do it for the knowledge I gain in the process.

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I find something very self rewarding when I succeed

i.e. when the final result is .. nice.

and

I learn something EVERY time.

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I add just a lil bit more to my skill set.

That is my reward for doing the projects ... some of which I've posted here.

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I can relate

Comment by Derek Wells on November 21, 2016 at 13:39: D ale .... why? You are correct I didn't ask I guess he just has a 'thing' for micarta.

I'm actually asking why I said yes right now... I am a bit apprehensive that this last little bit of the build will test my skills. I don't do this for money ... just for the challenge.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on November 21, 2016 at 3:48: Nice job, Derek !!
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Why'd the guy want micarta .

I mean

What's wrong with the originals ??

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Not ours to ask.

:)

Comment by Derek Wells on November 21, 2016 at 1:44: Got "Side Tracked" (it happens a lot)

Fella asked me if I could put some Micarta handle scales on a Victorinox Solo

I like a challenge soooo.... (All pics are reduced file size)