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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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Fixing mistreatment (AKA "I can fix it!")

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Andy Larrison yesterday. 8 Replies 3 Likes

Once again that "I can fix it!" thing bit me...Someone mistreated a Japanese nakiri chef knife by using it as a cleaver. Needless to say, they put a healthy divot in the edge of the blade. .138" deep to be more exact...After they damaged the blade…Continue

A Japanese Floating Fish Knife

Started by Kevin D Nov 14. 0 Replies 1 Like

I acquired this Japanese floating fish knife in not so good condition.After it had been sitting around the house for a bit, I made the decision to redo the entire thing. As I started to clean and refresh the knife, I was surprised how rough and…Continue

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1972 Case repair

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Sep 15. 2 Replies 0 Likes

This piece belonged to a friends Grandpa. The main back spring was completely rounded off and there was no action left to it. Both blades had been loved on quite a bit.I had the main blade tang tig welded and reshaped, lightly cleaned both blades…Continue

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Case Trapper Mod

Started by Andy Larrison. Last reply by Andy Larrison Aug 4. 3 Replies 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

Could not find the perfect place for this - looking for feedback

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Kevin D Jul 25. 5 Replies 1 Like

M1913 'Patton' Cavalry Saber - blade.This thing was never finished, and as such never issued.It was made in 1915.Being as…Continue

The first of the ulu refurbishes

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Jan Carter Jan 15. 12 Replies 3 Likes

I recently was able acquire a small lot of ulu knives that all needed to be cleaned, restored, or refurbished.Here is a before photo of one that was missing a handle.…Continue

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KnifeMaker Comment by Andy Larrison on August 16, 2021 at 19:01: Recently rehandled this 1940-64 Case "camp" knife for a guy. Here are before and after shots.

KnifeMaker Comment by Andy Larrison on May 7, 2021 at 16:16: I did this piece this morning. Pretty darn pleased with it.

Comment by Jan Carter on September 16, 2020 at 9:11: Just some info good to know

http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/horn.html

Comment by Jan Carter on July 19, 2020 at 21:53: JJ

Thats a pretty sweet tool

Comment by J.J. Smith III on July 19, 2020 at 15:12: I was out looking for some torex bits , the other day, and found this instead. Looks handy enough to do adjustments on my few tactical style knives.

Comment by Bruce Zenge on December 27, 2019 at 16:09: Hi D ale and anyone else interested.

I finished the H & B knife with loose MOP scale. Using your suggestion of 5-minute epoxy, the scale is now firmly attached and the knife cleaned up. Pictures attached. Thanks for the advise and support. I now have a pretty, solid and functional addition to the accumulation of cutting instruments.

Always good to have folks to ask questions when there is a new challenge afoot.

Bruce

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on December 22, 2019 at 1:15: Bruce,

I sent you an email.

D ale

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on December 21, 2019 at 22:30: Specifications
DRSPB8 = .5 long x .125 diameter
(includes 2/2-56 BHT 1/4 screws)
Thread = 2-56
Material = 303 Stainless
(1 Package = 1 Pivot + 2 Screws)

Note: All KnifeKits.com pivots are heat treated for low wear.
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Their LINK came back up.

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However, should you experience any difficulties ... I've still got one in the wings for you.
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While on that subject .. you might consider "washers" through the pins & between the blade & liners. Although, the above linked washers are 0.015" thick ea. This set is slightly thinner @ 0.012" thick ea.

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imo .. I'd skip the washers because the threaded fasteners of the hardened pins allow for an infinite adjustment for your desired fit. Further, once threadlocked into place .. they stay there. Well, till you might desire removal for some purpose or an adjustment @ a later date anyway.

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Again, if you experience any difficulties through Knifekits .. I've a hardened SS pivot pin in the wings for you.
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Note: I've sourced a lot of parts through knifekits & never experienced a problem !

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Enjoy,

D ale

Comment by Bruce Zenge on December 21, 2019 at 21:58: OK, that computes. I would be tickled if you would lend me a fastener. I can see this also making it easier to leave a slight clearance for smooth blade movement. You must, however, allow me to replace it when the web site comes back up. How would you prefer I send you my home address? My email is brucensherry@gmail.com. Thanks

Bruce