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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

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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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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on March 11, 2015 at 22:26: You've certainly given a new life to an old knife ..and.. every time you use it .. you'll know that .. with a deep sense of satisfaction.

!!! .. Nice job, Micheal .. !!!

Comment by Jan Carter on March 11, 2015 at 21:15: Michael, if you dont have one get me the dimensions on the knife and I will see if we have one

Comment by Michael Squier on March 11, 2015 at 21:09: thanks peoples, no I dont do sheaths, cardboardwith tape sounds like my speed. Not sure what to do yet. maybe fond an old one that fits.

Comment by Lloyd Shoemaker on March 11, 2015 at 20:34: 2014%262015%20496.jpg 2014%262015%20501.jpgHi Guys,

Here are some pics of tools I'd like to sell. Call or text for details937 205 2603.

Thanks,

Lloyd

Comment by Jack Haskins, Jr. on March 11, 2015 at 20:02: The email for the guy with the stiddies is

caddyman1973@gmail.com

Jack

Comment by Jack Haskins, Jr. on March 11, 2015 at 19:54: Thanks Jan. I am great aren't I. Probably one of the greatest people in the world. And let's not forget modest. lol

Great work MIchael. Looks nice. Love to see the sheath when you are done. Leather? Kydex? Do you have any plans? I like to fold cardboard and wrap it with electrical tape. :)

Jack

Comment by Jan Carter on March 11, 2015 at 19:39: Very good job Michael, can you make the sheath also?

Featured Comment by Charles Sample on March 11, 2015 at 16:27: Nice job Michael!

Comment by Bob Robinson on March 11, 2015 at 16:25: Great job Mike. That walnut/brass looks great on it.

Comment by Michael Squier on March 11, 2015 at 16:12: The Imperial is done. Just a plain walnut grip and brass cross guard. Now all it needs is a simp,e sheath.