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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: Mar 13

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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

KnifeMaker

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

KnifeMaker

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

KnifeMaker

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

KnifeMaker

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 Jan Carter on September 12, 2016 at 18:33: Michael,

Here is the link Derek was attempting to get you to. I dont know what happened

http://iknifecollector.com/group/clws/forum/topics/knife-pouches-sl...

Comment by Michael Squier on September 12, 2016 at 17:46: Thanks Jan, i decided to add so e flair to the knife as im not making an exact replica of the guard. I saw a picture of an antique bowie with a simular design.

Comment by Michael Squier on September 12, 2016 at 17:41: Wow, I tyed the link and it wants me to subscribe to an Australian newsletter. funny.

Comment by Jan Carter on September 12, 2016 at 15:56: Thank you Derek!!

Comment by Derek Wells on September 12, 2016 at 15:46: Micheal have a look here...

http://iknifecollector.com/group/clws/forum/topics/knife-pouches-sl...

Comment by Jan Carter on September 12, 2016 at 10:39: Hmmm, Michael let me look around I think someone just posted some info on sheaths. Try the Leather Group

You made some nice progress on that guard, the detail is looking fantastic!

Comment by Michael Squier on September 12, 2016 at 9:35: Anyone have any tips on re-stiching a leather sheath?

Comment by Michael Squier on September 11, 2016 at 16:23: Thanks D ale, I got a little more done today.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on September 11, 2016 at 6:01: !!! .. Nice , Mike .. !!!

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I can't speak for anyone else

but

there is simply something

"self satisfying"

when I manage to do it myself

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Great job , Mike .. Great job !!!

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Enjoy

D ale