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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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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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Comment by Derek Wells on January 15, 2016 at 15:19: Late afternoon: ..... you walk out of the shed after working on a few different knife projects most of the day, and some 'dog tucker' hops up the flat down the paddock ...
What do you do ? ... Try out one of the knives you have been working on

(Even if it isn't finished)

Comment by Derek Wells on December 10, 2015 at 14:26: Thanks Jan, LOL yep I had to watch the video several times stopping pausing rewinding etc it's not exactly professional quality - Actually videos it's in several parts. ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQEQkz4TjVU

Anyway with the videos & some trial & error I got there. Thanks for the kind comment.

Comment by Jan Carter on December 10, 2015 at 9:24: Derek,

WOW, that went well! Having never done it before, you were helped by a youtube video. I have seen the one your taking about and I am impressed that it got you to and through the project! GREAT WORK

Comment by Derek Wells on December 9, 2015 at 22:14: Yes Micheal Started out with some bronze but managed to make a mess of it ... The copper I had in 'the shed' so decided to run with that. I like the look of some of the Ka Bar knives that CSC made for them and pretty happy with how this turned out. I had never Silver Soldered before so taught myself by watching a shaky/indistinct video on youtube by Tony Bose.

@ Dale, Charles & Michael - appreciate the encouraging comments ... Thanks

Comment by Michael Squier on December 9, 2015 at 16:40: nice work, is that a copper bolster? Nice

Featured Comment by Charles Sample on December 9, 2015 at 10:37: Good job Derek!

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on December 8, 2015 at 22:18: Nice, Derek .. very nice indeed.

Comment by Derek Wells on December 8, 2015 at 22:04: Just a follow up to my Oct 29/Nov 1 posts of my home made steady.

I have now used it to complete my first make-over On an old Colonial Barlow

Before...

After...

An enjoyable process and learnt lots along the way...

Comment by David on December 4, 2015 at 23:40: I have a Old Cold Steel AK47 Aluminum handle ULTRA LOCK (Axis Type) with a very scratched up blade. Is there anyone here who could and would be interested in doing a cleanup or customizing of it? Here are some pictures of my blade and one that was customized. I really like this type of lockup because I can open and close it with one hand which is what my disability allows. I have to use a cane to get around so other types of back locks are difficult for me to use unless I'm sitting down.

Comment by Derek Wells on November 1, 2015 at 2:21: Thanks Guys! And I don't think so JJ... Filing that top smooth took forever!

But got to use it for the first time today, dismantled an old Camillus Barlow getting ready for a total make over.