Blade Repair… what approach ?

I'd just start by smoothing it the best I could by removing as little metal as possible, then try & make it pleasing to the eye by removing more, little by little.
A tiny bit at a time being the key, obviously the one who inflicted the last "modification" didn't know this.
 
Wow what butcher got a hold of that?? Nothing wrong with it for a beater though. You could just file the top of that clip down a bit to give it a smoother flow to the tip and then smooth off the sides some, going slow and steady like I'mSoSharp says, and you're good to go. Just stay away from the edge and the nail nick since those still look pretty good.

Eric
 
A dremel or other machine will likely ruin the HT.
Try diamond needle files. It looks like some kind of falce edge can de filed in.
After that sandpaper over hard backing
 
Wow … all good opinions. I’m moving really slow …

Just some thoughts/observations :
- I’m going to give the prior owner some room… I’ve done more than my share of dumbass maneuvers…. So will focus on going forward.
- I tried multiples of “ sharpie “ art works on the the blade …. Put them on, take them off . Show them to the bride for her opinion . Draw out some bizarre potential remedies, walk away , come back and erase.
- Final answer…. Stick with cleaning up the initial design (as sold )…. With fine ,small incremental adjustment prior to moving on.
- paying attention to heat treatment by frequent starts and stops ( and breaks).
- have learned the flaw in the blade is typically not the problem… it is the transition to good steel that present the challenge.
- I chose to start with the Dremel and am close to moving on to the various grades of sandpaper …. Then the cutting edge.

I am having fun … and already think it’s been worth the $5. Every decision is a learning process.
Will post photos upon completion.
P.s. how does one test temper/heat treatment after the rehab ? Ability to take and maintain an edge ?
Thanks , Charles
 
Hengelo_77 said:
A dremel or other machine will likely ruin the HT.
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No it won't.
No machine ruins the heat treatment, HEAT ruins the heat treatment, simply dip in cold water before it gets too hot.
If it's not too hot to touch or hold you're not even close to ruining it so that's a good guide well within what it'll tolerate before damage occurs.
 
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If I did this correctly I think the last 7 photos should indicate the Buck 110 clone has been saved ( enough ) to put back into use. I still need more work on the cutting edge to improve sharpness. I enjoyed the process . Remains a “beater” but at least a little more cosmetically appealing. Toughest part… knowing when enough is enough.
Thanks, Charles
https://imgur.com/a/GC5zu7s
 
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I’m left wondering what the owner intended by the modding already present. I can’t see any usefulness there. I agree with those who wouldn’t bother unless you are looking to hone your skills in such things. I have done mods on several Syderco folders. One to reduce blade length to be legal to carry in my state and another to change the look of the spine on a Wharncliffe. Both were done for fun/skill acquisition so I don’t lament the multiple hours I spent.
 
Thanks to all for the recommendations. I did this just for the experience. Learned quite a bit. And, had a good time. It looks better in person than my lousy old iPhone photographic skills reveal . I really wanted to salvage the nail nick so that part of the project was a victory. My other main goal was to save as much metal as I could.
 
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