Removing scales for a Case XX

[SOUTHERN WOODS]

Exactly how hard is it?

I have a little rust between the liners (stainless knife) and would like to get it cleaned up.

Also this is a Trapper model if it matters but is there any way short of grinding to get more of a clip point on the knife (like the slimline model)?

A lot of times I use for tasks where a sharp point is needed but hate carrying two knives. I wonder why Case doesn't produce a model with more of a clip point blade.

[Obsessed with Edges]

If this is a trapper model (6254 SS?), there's no easy way to remove & re-install the scales, without some significant knifemaking/knife repair skills. The scales are pinned on (likely glued/epoxied too).

Also, I'm a little perplexed about the rust on the 'stainless knife'? What is the pattern number on the blade tang? Assuming a trapper with jigged bone/wood scales, and depending on the vintage, it'll likely be '6254 SS' (stainless model), '6254' or '6254 CV'. The latter two are both non-stainless, for the blades anyway, and possibly the springs on the older models.

[knarfeng]

This really wants to be in the Maintenance Forum. David, as well as others who might have input on this question, frequent that forum, also.

[Poez]

I would expect boiling knife in a water for 15-30 minutes do it much easier for you. I did it with fixed blade knife: it worked like charm.