Inspired...

[glennbad]

Inspired by the recent work that MM has done, I pulled out a project that had sat waiting for time to be available.

Unfortunately, I am impatient, and did not take pics along the way like MM did. But basically, this is a Camco utility pattern that was in solid shape, except the scales which had shrunk and shriveled like what happens when you go swimming in the ocean.

I had a piece of horn, and some other stuff, but settled on curly maple.

I did not alter the knife in any way other than to clean up the blades and springs, and tighten up the pivot a little. I even attempted to reset the shield, which came out "okay". It got a thorough buff job after.

I was going to go to a recent knife show with my dad (after Larry had to bail), but he couldn't go cause of medical reasons. I ended up taking my son, and we had fun, so I ended up giving the knife to him to cheer him up. He says it is his new EDC. I told my dad that like him, this knife has alot of good years left in it.

I know I could have posted this in Camillus, but I also know you guys appreciate a good project, and this is a testament to MM, after all.

Glenn

 

[orvet]

Looks good Glenn! :thumbup:

 

[waynorth]

That old Camco never looked so good before! Nice gift!!

 

[lrv]

Glenn,
You need to find more time for your hobby.
Nice job.
We will get to one of those knife shows sometime. Did you run into knifeaholic?

 

[muskrat man]

Great job Glenn, I'm glad my posts inspired people to modfy thier own knives. What brands of camp knives do you like/prefer glenn?
M_M

 

[glennbad]

MM,

Obviously, I like all brands of camp knives.

No really, I have a bunch of the cheap kamp kings and such. I kinda collect what I can afford, which is usually the 2nd-tier stuff, like Utica, Colonial, Pal, Imperial, etc. I like the solid handle construction in these, and go for the older can opener styles. It is just another favorite, and there is no rhyme or reason to it. I have posted pics of some of them before.

Larry, if I did see him, I wouldn't know it. Besides, I was drooling on knives.

Guys, thanks for the kind words. Truthfully, until I had seen some of MM's work, I hadn't given much thought to modifying any of my knives. It was always an unwritten rule of mine not to alter them in any way, perhaps to not affect any value they had. But I guess certain knives have no value other than to the owner, and they were meant to be used after all.

So I have altered my way of thinking, and am looking at certain knives closer now, thinking about what can be done to them to breathe new life into them. It's a way to honor the craftsmen who made them, and to show the modern world something that isn't a cheap plastic throw-away.

Thanks MM

Glenn

 

[muskrat man]

I have to say once again Glenn, very nice job. The fitting of the handles are great, and it isn't a very easy thing to do, keeping the cuts straight and leaving your scale long enough are always problems, and sometimes your bolsters arent square, so that makes even more work. Very nice job my friend!