Bringing new life to an old TL-29 using simple hand tools

[cchu518]

I was glued to my seat reading this thread! Thank you!

 

[glennbad]

Here's one I finished recently as an auction item for wounded warrior foundation.








I would like to enter, but if I happen to win, Evan, please pick a worthy winner for the knife instead of me.

Thank you for the chance!

Glenn

 

[Fish30114]

Esnyx, as many have stated, it's a bunch of work and time to do those WIP's especially with so many well done photographs. I also thank you for taking the time and sharing your skill with us. I have an old Hen&Rooster with stag scales that needs a new scale on one side, it may be time to change them both to something else, I think with your info, I might try it!

I'd love a shot at the GAW, here's an old walnut handles case, I reground the blade on and restored the scales--I love wharnies!

 

[Bladenoobie1]

I'm in! I really enjoy these WIPs done by both modders and knife makers as it gives insight into how something is made. Thanks for the generous offer too! Below I have a GEC #85 where I completely refinished all the bolsters and gave the springs/liners a satin finish.

 

[paulhilborn]

Evan, truly a great thread and great GAW...this not an entry as I have been blessed many times over just being a member here:thumbup:

Just a "thank you" for this thread and GAW you are offering, I loved it:thumbup:

 

[Campbellclanman]

Evan.
Good on you mate. I admire your talent your generosity and your speed to snatch all the TC's up lol. Thank you so much being such a great part of the Traditional family we have here.
Not an entry my fiend - I owe too much to everyone as it is.

Good luck everyone.

 

[Bigfattyt]

Great giveaway! I would love a chance to have a modded TL-29.

I have a grandad barlow, Queen/Burke collab that I dropped twice on the pavement on the same spot. I might have to try and replace the cracked scales.

Nor sure I would not just jack the knife up. I think I would want to use nickle sliver, or stainless pins.

 

[mike Berkovitch]

Thanks again for the tutorial. I'd love to see how you put a swedge on blade.

As for moding, not much, just giving a new shape to a broken tip on this Remington R603, more of a fixing actually

Before:

After:

Mike

 

[waynorth]

Nicely done tutorial, Evan! :thumbup:
Superior illustrative photos!!
Now when are you going to get some steel-toed flip-flops? Hmmmm?
Tsk, tsk!

Not an entry, please! I am trying to thin the herd!

 

[gunstockjack]

Evan, great thread! You are an asset to the trads forum and much appreciated!

Not an entry as I have a few of Evan's mods already.

My favorite Esynx mod:

 

[esnyx]

Thanks for all of the nice comments everyone!

Great modification pics! Thanks for posting them!

Glenn, that TL is just GORGEOUS!!! That stag is to die for! and the teardrop just makes it look so sleek! Oh, and I love how the saber grind looks on the wharnie! Awesome job, bud!:thumbup:

Charlie, if they ever come out with steel toed flip flops, I'll be the first one in line!


I've decided to open this giveaway up to everyone! C'mon guys! Who wants a free knife?!!

 

[Squashfan]

I love that knife! I will say that I am in. I can put up a photo of one of my modded knives if needed.

A Camillus TL-29 was one of my first traditionals and one of my favorite patterns too. I may have to track down a TL-29 and try this.

 

[leg0man]

Great tutorial! I haven't modded any knives yet, but posts like this really make me want to try.

I'd appreciate being entered in the giveaway, thanks!

 

[screened porch]

Beautiful work, instructive thread, and a very generous GAW. [
The middle one here I took apart and replaced the shell handles with rosewood from a Gibson fretboard and bits of my brother's former garage door rail.

 

[Buckaroo Knives]

I am in for a chance to win a beautiful knife modded by Esnyx.
The only knife that is have modified would be my great-grand fathers peanut that i fixed the tip on.

 

[bill boyd]

Thank you for taking the time and trouble. You answered a couple of lingering questions I had.

Michael

 

[pmew]

Goodness knows how, but I missed this until now Evan.

A fascinating thread. A fantastic giveaway!

However, I shall not enter.

I am in the fortunate position of having a pure and original esnyx custom in progress. Having viewed this I am so excited Evan. And by the way, the Tweed has been woven and dyed and if it's in tomorrow, I'll pick it up and send it to you the same day.

Paul

 

[Béma]

Not an entry.
Just wanted to say thank you for doing this tutorial.

Now I´m off to check your other tutorial thread.

 

[incision]

Great craftsmanship! Thank you for the time and patience put into your tutorials. Very well done.

 

[meako]

Love ya work. A most informative and educational thread . Thanks muchly for showing.
Can you believe I actually learned something.
It's like a door has been opened and the secret revealed about where those pins go inside the knife.
Here's a re handle of a cheapo kitchen knife belonging to a workmate of mine.
I received it with one side of the black plastic handle missing. Using some scrap Spotted Gum( I think) and some threaded brass rod and supa glue it came out as this.

Without wanting to blow my own trumpet too loudly I didn't want to give it back.
Here's one from another work mate -it had no handle when he found it in his garage rusting away.Stick tang this one so I drilled it and epoxied the new wood.

here's the before

cheers.Oh yeah-no power tools in use on those.