"Brad,
You might try posting your pic & question on this forum. It is specifically for knife repair.
D ale"
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New member wants to fix an Imperial push button
Started this discussion. Last reply by D ale Oct 21, 2019. 11 Replies 1 Like
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In MemoriamD ale replied to Brad Kimball's discussion New member wants to fix an Imperial push button
In MemoriamD ale replied to Brad Kimball's discussion New member wants to fix an Imperial push button
"Brad,
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Your knife will date to between 1935 & 1957.
1935 being when Imperial began using shell knives.
1957 being when the switchblade law went into effect.
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It's valuable based on its being an auto of that era.
I've no simple…"
In MemoriamD ale replied to Brad Kimball's discussion New member wants to fix an Imperial push button
"Brad,
Take a look @ the ends of the knife .. both ends. Is there a tab bent over from the tab & into the frame ? Re: pic
I have seen where a member of another forum completely removed the shell scales & covered ea side completely with wood.…"
"What would you suggest and where do I find it?? Thanks"
"Brad,
If I were going to work the scale, I would replace both scales and get rid of the cracked ice celluloid all together. Being an unstable material it would be best to go with something else"
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In MemoriamD ale replied to Brad Kimball's discussion New member wants to fix an Imperial push button
" Brad Kimball
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!!! .. You've a nice old auto .. !!!
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My (personal) suggestion is to leave as is. Often .. more damage is done during attempts to repair than left "as is".
If I do come across a possible replacement method…"
In MemoriamD ale replied to Brad Kimball's discussion New member wants to fix an Imperial push button
"I believe you have what is known as a "shell knife". I'm not aware of any source for the "cracked ice" covering. You might try googling a bit ..but.. I already did some & didn't find anything readily available. I…"
"Thanks. Works great. Blade wobbles a bit and cracked ice on one side needs replaced? Can i buy handle material ?"
In MemoriamD ale replied to Brad Kimball's discussion New member wants to fix an Imperial push button
In MemoriamD ale replied to Brad Kimball's discussion New member wants to fix an Imperial push button
"What is meant by "tune-up"
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If it involves the sear pin or the locking notch .. welding is likely involved.
If "peeking" is occurring .. probably worn sear pin or locking notch or combination of both .. see above.
Broken springs…"
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- At 15:41 on September 29, 2019,
Jan Carter said…
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- At 19:50 on September 27, 2019,
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