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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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Comment by Cece Moulins on June 22, 2019 at 23:44

Thank you JJ!

Comment by J.J. Smith III on June 22, 2019 at 23:22

Cece, I'm assuming that you'll be doing the woodwork and fitment yourself.  L

Dale said, I usually just do simple swaps, but found this awesome video on making custom scales for a 58 mm SAK where he uses the 2 part epoxy like Dale suggested.

Good luck and post pics. 


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Comment by Cece Moulins on June 22, 2019 at 16:30

Thank you D ale!


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Comment by D ale on June 22, 2019 at 14:24

Hi CeCe .. Welcome to our Repair & Mod Group. Thank you for joining !

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JJ Smith is likely the man to talk to on Re: Victorinox. He has replaced numerous scales on his collection of SAK's. I believe he has a fair collection of them. However, I also believe his scale swaps have been from prefabricated scales. Nonetheless, he's the most knowledgeable, Re: SAK's, among our group.

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As far as adhesive goes .. I'd recommend most any quality 2-part epoxy. Note: longer cure times are generally the "strongest". I do "rough up" the mating surfaces before adding adhesives. I'll use a scribe to "scratch up" the metal surface & do the same for the mating wood surface. Re: wood .. a coarse grit will do the same.

Wish I could be more helpful .. am just not that familiar with SAK's.

D ale


In Memoriam
Comment by D ale on June 22, 2019 at 14:24

Hi CeCe .. Welcome to our Repair & Mod Group. Thank you for joining !

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JJ Smith is likely the man to talk to on Re: Victorinox. He has replaced numerous scales on his collection of SAK's. I believe he has a fair collection of them. However, I also believe his scale swaps have been from prefabricated scales. Nonetheless, he's the most knowledgeable, Re: SAK's, among our group.

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As far as adhesive goes .. I'd recommend most any quality 2-part epoxy. Note: longer cure times are generally the "strongest". I do "rough up" the mating surfaces before adding adhesives. I'll use a scribe to "scratch up" the metal surface & do the same for the mating wood surface. Re: wood .. a coarse grit will do the same.

Wish I could be more helpful .. am just not that familiar with SAK's.

D ale


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Comment by Cece Moulins on June 20, 2019 at 20:10

Hi All, I want to replace the scales on a Victorinox SD Classic. I have some redwood burl I want to use. Can anyone give me any advice on what type of glue to use? Thanks!

Comment by Jan Carter on June 12, 2019 at 19:45

Comment by Dewey treat on Sunday

Can anyone share their method of helping rid a knife of the "gritty" feeling when opening and closing the blades?  I've tried scalding hot water, Dawn dishwashing soap and a toothbrush and sometimes it will work, but other times.... meh!

Also, is there any PRACTICAL way of lessening the main spring tension short of disassembling the knife?  I have two knives that are absolute nail breakers!  Other than that, they're primo.

Thanks for any suggestions,
Dewman

Dewey,

For the tight spring I usually just "play" with that one.  If I am watching the news or a movie I usually have a knife there that I can open and close.  Sometimes it helps me loosen any grit remaining and usually will help make the knife easier to open, after time


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Comment by D ale on June 9, 2019 at 18:28

Dewey

Your last comment might be better posted in the "comment" portion of your "My Page" area ..or.. at the top of the "Latest Activity" column on the right ..as.. it seems posted as a remark to all. Currently .. your last comment was posted only to the "Repair & Mod" group ..as opposed to.. the "entire iKC group".

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Note: Just cut-n-paste the last comment into the top of the "Latest Activity" column on the right & everyone will see it.
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Your more recent comment referencing the rough areas of the tang may be as the result of galling. Quest: does it appear like my last posted pic ?

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If so .. that is unfortunate. No matter how or if you manage to get it smooth again .. the galling will always return. I'm sorry.

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Re: particles between the tang & liner.

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!!! .. BEWARE .. !!!

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Brake cleaner would likely remove particles from between the tang & the liner ..BUT.. beware possible damage to other components i.e. scales. 

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Afterwards .. "Oil the Joints" !!!

Comment by Dewey treat on June 9, 2019 at 18:01

Hello all.  I'm a new member here on the IKC forum.   Over the years, I've tried to re-haft a few knives with questionable success.  Some O.K., some are hidden so no one will ever see them!

I live in Idaho and I have quite a bit of elk antler (could be made into some wild looking "stag") as well as some very wild grained wood (fiddleback maple, purpleheart, redwood burl and apple wood, beech and walnut burl.  If any of you would like a few pieces, PM me and we'll talk.

Comment by Dewey treat on June 9, 2019 at 17:53

I looked very carefully and I can see the rough areas on the tang where it rides on the spring.  It's rough.  I tried a small machinist's file and was able to improve it about 50% but.... meh.  It's not galled as such, but rather poor manufacturing.  On another one, I think it's the spring itself that's "not smooth."  On the ones that feel "gritty," it's in the friction area of the bolster and tang.  Gunk left from assembly I suspect as the knife was new.   It's a curse to be so OC about things like that but that's what separates us from the rest of the crowd I suppose.

Just curious.... have any of you ever tried STP as a knife lubricant in the tang-bolster area?  I haven't but wondered about it.

Thanks for your reply.

 
 
 

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