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Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

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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Case Vault Release Razor rehandled in Mammoth Ivory

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies

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

Schrade 194OT Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison Mar 13. 0 Replies

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

1972 Case Sodbuster Rehandle

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by J.J. Smith III Feb 25. 5 Replies

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

Buck 547 Skinner: Rehandle Project

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Feb 13. 4 Replies

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

Case Clasp Recover

Started by Andy Larrison Jan 30. 0 Replies

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

Case Trapper Mod

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

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 January 28, 2018 at 8:39

Bryan .. have you looked @ ..this..  ?

Comment by Jan Carter on January 27, 2018 at 22:24

Just passing this along, it was posted in the tools section and thought someone here could help

A message from Bryan OShaughnessy to all members of Tools for knife enthusiasts on iKnife Collector!

I've bought Dasco, Craftsmam,Home Depot and Ace Hardware punches to drive pins out of old pocketknives, and all of them have bent. I know the alternative could be a punch that breaks and flies explosively into bits of sharp-edged scrap-steel, but there must be a better tool to drive out pins than bending or shattering.  Looking for flat-point,pein-ended,and cross-pein.  Thanks for any advice, and best regards,
   ---Bryan OShaughnessy

Visit Tools for knife enthusiasts at:
http://iknifecollector.com/groups/group/show?id=3181080%3AGroup%3A1...

Comment by John Kellogg on December 22, 2017 at 12:30

Sorry Jan I hate to admit, I bought this book years ago and never actually used it.

Comment by Jan Carter on December 22, 2017 at 10:54

Has anyone used this book?

Knife Repair & Restoration

Comment by Jan Carter on December 12, 2017 at 17:08

Comment by Jan Carter on November 27, 2017 at 18:17

This may make an awesome project for someone!!!Cargill handmade folder sliplock but with a big chip ot of the wood...

If the link does not take you there just go to Bruce Voyles newest auction and it is item #22

Comment by Jan Carter on September 25, 2017 at 16:44

This is very like the one Donnie started with.  We bought it at Northern tool


In Memoriam
Comment by D ale on September 24, 2017 at 15:44

Wally

A simple1 X 30 belt sander will go a long ways in helping with the rough profiling of scales.

NOTE: I state "rough" because it is easy to remove more than the desired amount if one lacks experience. I would suggest final forming with a small file ..or.. needle files. They are "reasonably" priced ..&.. tis likely what MANY of us started with as our first belt sander. Also, never toss out old worn belts ..as.. they can be implemented as a higher than originally rated grit belt.
Central Machinery® 60543 1 " x 30 " Belt Sander

Comment by Wally Guittard on June 22, 2017 at 13:52

I've been very busy with many projects and finally have got most of them done.. :). As to the 317 it is progressing  just a bit. I have managed to get the blades back to a point with a lot of work and I also discovered that the main blade has had the tip broken before and its been redone and then the tip was broken again by the time I got it.

 So its close to a quarter inch shorter that the stock blade. I have been looking for tools to shape the scales after they are cut and came a cross a dremel kit with a most every thing I will need. 

  I have the balsa wood and the black walnut for the scales is on its way. One of the few problems will be removing the scale on the other side and I've decided the trim the pin that holds it on. However I will be sure its stable. 


In Memoriam
Comment by D ale on May 31, 2017 at 23:23

Wally

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The absence of any tools is a detriment to accomplishing this yourself. It does throw a definite impediment into the process.

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However, you do imply you've the skills & confidence to fabricate a pattern out of balsa wood .. that is a very positive attribute.

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A set of wood scale material may not be as pricey as you anticipate ..as.. they can be obtained in the range of $5 ~ $10 .. less if you have some appropriately sized "scraps" available for use.

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NOTE: The highlighted & underlined "price range" is a link to a source for said scale blanks. If you click on the link .. it should take you to the site. Other options are certainly out there.

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I agree that wood is easier to work with. Simple hand tools .. coping saw, rasp, file, sandpaper, etc .. are all that is required. While the same is true for bone .. jigged bone is typically a bit more expensive. I personally find the natural wood grain more aesthetically pleasing. My wife absolutely refuses to entertain anything but.

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... I believe ...

The biggest hurdle for you is the removal & replacement of the center backspring pin. I could think of ways around that ..if.. you were interested. However .. most of us would remove the existing center backspring pin & re-introduce a new one in the process. Correct me if I am wrong ..AND.. no offense intended ..BUT.. I suspect that to be pushing your comfort zone. Again .. I could suggest (legitimate) methods to replace the scales without removing the center backspring pin. However .. most of us would replace the center backspring pin in the process.

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Adhesives .. there exist a # of 2-part epoxies that will sufficiently secure any replacement scales in place.There are choices you can make & things you can do to further enhance the success of using adhesives ... roughing up the mating surfaces .. correct choice of adhesive .. etc.

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Wally .. would you post a pic of the blades. You've intimated the tips are broken. How badly are they damaged ?  Would you wish them restored, i.e. reground to a point ??

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Thanks again for joining our "Repair & Mod" group.

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Enjoy

D ale

 
 
 

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