A second chance

aggiebuilder2003

aggiebuilder2003

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I should have known that after seeing some of the beautiful customs some of you guys have that it would only be a matter of time before I wanted something a little "more personalized." I bought this LB 7 used. The brass looked like it had been used for a hammer and the handle scales were gouged and split but the blade had tons of life left in it. I decided this knife deserved a second chance on life and got the courage up to try and bring it back. This is the first time I have ever taken a knife apart and put one back together. I made the scales from some tiger maple and I did all of the file work myself. I know it has its flaws, but for a first time around I feel pretty good about it and wanted to show it off. I wish I had pictures of it before I started, but didn't think that far ahead. Hope you guys enjoy the pics, sorry they're not the best.

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Good start on a customizing career! Each one will get better!!
 
I'm very impressed. Thats something you should be very proud of. I have a couple of the LB7's and they are awesome knives. This one should be very happy that you brought it back to life.

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Aggie,
Great job. Wish I had the talent.
I cant wat to see the 2nd one.
 
Nice work.
The filework is impressive for a first attempt! :thumbup:

Good job.

Dale
 
Very nice mod...

Makes it even more enjoyable if you carry it.

Now get back in the shop and do your next one:thumbup:

Glenn
 
Excellent job!! I'm really impressed with that file work as well:thumbup:

Eric
 
Thanks guys! I can't say when I'll get the next one out, but eventually there will be a next one. I started this one back in February and just finished it a few weeks ago. Momma and the kiddo monopolize my time after work, so working on knives takes back seat a lot. I have a 34OT that I'd like to try and put some bone scales on next. I'm trying to devise a good way of doing it without having to take it apart. Hopefully that will make it go a little quicker.

Chuck
 
You need a stiddy, aka; steady rest or a cutlers steady.
Basically an anvil for peening down the scale pins without disassembling the knife. It is much faster, but tricky the first time or two.

Dale
 
orvet said:
You need a stiddy, aka; steady rest or a cutlers steady.
Basically an anvil for peening down the scale pins without disassembling the knife. It is much faster, but tricky the first time or two.

Dale
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Do you have a picture? I don't think I've ever heard of/ seen one.
 
They've had that one up there for a while. It's nice, but my gut tells me they're asking too much. On the other hand, it is a lot of work to customize one of these, so I guess if they're comfortable asking that price, let'em go for it.
 
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