Ever fixed up an oldie?

[Blake the Blade]

Being a bit lazy here, there must be a thread that covers this. But any way, have you ever found a damaged old knife that was too good to throw away that you've managed to fix up. I have and here they are. I've rehandled both, one in oak and one in camel bone. I've also managed to replace the lost main blade on the bone one and am very pleased with the result. Well worth the effort, I think.

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[meako]

They look great..nice job.
Cheers.

 

[tongueriver]

I am impressed with the knives and with your work. Good taste in knives, too.

 

[Will Power]

Astounding work, really admire the Camel scales but both are ideally suited to the patterns.

Glad to see you posting again, keep it up!

Thanks, Will

 

[Ernie1980]

Well done! I like to tinker as well, I have done some re-covers and blade deletes. Even on a knife with no value, the satisfaction of getting a working end result is great!!

 

[66sprint6]

Good job. I LOVE hunting vintage knives that are screaming for a second chance. Blade replacement, deletes, scale changes etc, anything to give an old work horse another shot at see some pocket time is awesome by me. Love seeing others doing it as well.

Matt

 

[Blake the Blade]

Thanks to all for your likes and nice comments. I'm clearly not the only one interested in breathing new life into these old timers. Be nice to see some more examples..

 

[66sprint6]

Shoot Ill start. Dont have many pics but I went on a TL-29 craze for a bit and redid a handful of them. All screwdriver delete and most of them got new handle scales minus the WWII era which kept its wood.



This one is my absolute favorite and is likely #1 in my entire collection simply because of the re-handle. The bone is gorgeous AND it has the best in hand feel of anything Ive ever owned. It has become a "worry stone" or sorts lately.



There are some on here that are beyond impressive with their abilities but I enjoy breathing life into users and then continuing to use them so the rougher look/patina works by me!

Matt

 

[afishhunter]

About 50-55 years ago. No idea where it went, or even what it was now.

 

[glennbad]

Nice saves on those!

I've been known to tinker with a knife from time to time...

 

[Trout Hound]

I found this Camillus 33 in the chip tray of a metal lathe in a friend’s old shop. Before and after:

 

[pease]

I found this Camillus 33 in the chip tray of a metal lathe in a friend’s old shop. Before and after:

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Great job on that it looks really usable now.

 

[hornetguy]

I also mod'ed a TL29... Kutmaster with a broken screwdriver, which I thought was a perfect excuse to tear it apart... I was pleasantly surprised that I got it back together again, into a workable knife.. these are very close to the same size as the GEC 15 boy's knives....

Before....


after....

 

[Horsewright]

Ya bet:

And here's why ya don't put a kitchen knife in a sink of soapy water or the dishwasher:

Lil grinding, a lil shaping and:

 

[waynorth]

Ya bet:

And here's why ya don't put a kitchen knife in a sink of soapy water or the dishwasher:

Lil grinding, a lil shaping and:

Nice job, Dave!!

 

[Will Power]

A knife fit for a Michelin Star Kitchen Fine job Horsewright

 

[Horsewright]

Nice job, Dave!!

A knife fit for a Michelin Star Kitchen Fine job Horsewright

Thanks guys!!!

 

[Trout Hound]

Great job on that it looks really usable now.

Thanks!