Emotional Damage... dropped my 113

[BuckShack]

I had a toenail I thought I could save once. It came off too. It might be easier to glue and clamp this piece now. Don't sand this material, probably make is worse. Isn't there a better glue than super glue, maybe gorilla glue?

 

[knifedonk]

I would fill it with epoxy. Can even use a different color for the epoxy. Kind of like the japanese technique of repairing broken pottery, called Kintsugi. This way you will always remember what happened and appreciate the beauty of imperfection.

 

[bertl]

Isn't there a better glue than super glue, maybe gorilla glue?

Gorilla glue expands as it sets and might cause problem.

 

[rhino]

Since it's a user, I'd be inclined to go with epoxy, the file, sand, and polish.

 

[Vaporstang]

You could leave the piece out, sand the notched part smooth, and coat it with gloss black paint for a "soup bone" look.

 

[STDK]

I just put a Busse paracord lanyard on my Boker that did that. It sinched up tight and completely hid the gouge,

 

[SwissHeritageCo]

I just put a Busse paracord lanyard on my Boker that did that. It sinched up tight and completely hid the gouge,

Yes.. but you still know it's there.

Muahauaha!

 

[st8yd]

Super glue is still the best bet! It is regularly used to repair/fill stabilized wood.
Just do it don't over think it.

 

[brianv]

Super glue shouldn't be under estimated. It is good glue. It is made of Cyanoacrylate which is why it's called Super glue. It comes in three thicknesses at hobby dealers. What you are looking for is the thin runny thickness. It almost runs like water. BE CAREFUL with it. I can't tell you how many times I've glued my fingers together! Seriously. Two things will help neutralize it but maybe not fully. Acetone or fingernail polish remover. Nothing works as well as those two things if you get it where you don't want it. I've spent twenty years helping students with it in Science Olympiad building events.

 

[BennyBlade]

it's all good... hit it with some crazy glue 15 seconds after my last post. Reminded myself of Kintsugi, and one of my favorite childhood sayings. Pain is temporary. Chicks dig scars. Glory is forever.

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[Midnight Rider]

If you ever go around a group of Buck nuts, who all have blue-handled 113s, you'll know which one is yours. Glad you got it sorted out. That's a beautiful knife.

 

[rhino]

Super glue shouldn't be under estimated. It is good glue. It is made of Cyanoacrylate which is why it's called Super glue. It comes in three thicknesses at hobby dealers. What you are looking for is the thin runny thickness. It almost runs like water. BE CAREFUL with it. I can't tell you how many times I've glued my fingers together! Seriously. Two things will help neutralize it but maybe not fully. Acetone or fingernail polish remover. Nothing works as well as those two things if you get it where you don't want it. I've spent twenty years helping students with it in Science Olympiad building events.

Just a small note to add: the reason why some fingernail polish removers dissolve super glue bonds is because they contain acetone. Modern nail polish removers do not always contain acetone, so the solvent they do have may not be as effective as acetone.

 

[brianv]

Just a small note to add: the reason why some fingernail polish removers dissolve super glue bonds is because they contain acetone. Modern nail polish removers do not always contain acetone, so the solvent they do have may not be as effective as acetone.

Quite correct. Thank you.

 

[st8yd]

Now you can fill it with super glue and baking soda, or just superglue gel.
Then hit it with 220 grit sand paper with a hard/wood block (to help keep it flat) then progress to higher grits till you like it, and it will look almost new.

 

[Abe Stevens]

I had a toenail I thought I could save once. It came off too. It might be easier to glue and clamp this piece now. Don't sand this material, probably make is worse. Isn't there a better glue than super glue, maybe gorilla glue?

Don't try Gorilla Glue it does not adhere at all, Forgot what I was trying to fix. Let it sit and the first time I tried to see if it fixed what I had used it on it came apart. Got Super Glue and that held.

 

[BuckShack]

I meant Guerrilla not Gorilla. Big difference. (Martin Short in Captain Ron)

I usually buy cheap dollar store Super Glue. It probably pays to buy the name brand.

 

[eveled]

I keep super glue in my first aid kit. Drives my wife crazy.

 

[brianv]

Yep. Super glue is often used on small cuts.

 

[GPyro]

I keep super glue in my first aid kit. Drives my wife crazy.

Yep. Same here.

New Skin Liquid Bandage Spray is good as well.
...... sheet metal workers can come up with some nasty cuts. Especially when working with stainless.

....and folks say stainless "aint sharp". Oh yeah it is.


I wasn't aware of the baking soda/super glue trick.
Good to know.

Thanks Guys!

 

[BennyBlade]

I meant Guerrilla not Gorilla. Big difference. (Martin Short in Captain Ron)

I usually buy cheap dollar store Super Glue. It probably pays to buy the name brand.

Anyone who didn't get it without the Martin Short reference, doesn't deserve to know.