my "custom" upgraded imperial linerless micarta shadow jack

R

rhosk

Joined
Aug 28, 2012
Messages
150
I've been buying cheap or busted knives on flea bay flea markets garage sales etc and upgrading them to make knives I enjoy carrying here is my latest. Its black paper micarta, no liners with the the original center liner and stainless pins ( I bought a few stainless shields I was thinking of trying to add a small one). its not finished perfectly but it feels smooth light and solid in the hand the way only micarta can.it used to be a cheap shell handle imperial barlow . I had to clean up the main blade and I shortened both springs a hair to give the blades better alignment with the handle( IMHO of course) Opinions/ comments welcome but not necessary. Just wanted to share with people who may appreciate this a little bit. as no one I know in real life does.

Regards
Robby
IMG_20130717_223633_427_zps9d41644c.jpg
 
Very nice! The fact that you are giving that old carbon steel a nice new set of clothes is awesome. I have been thinking about doing the same with some of my older beat up stuff....
 
Very nice I have done something like that before with g10. Yours has turned out cool. Thanks for sharing!
 
Well done - my favorite steel is the old U.S. Schrade 1095, with the old Imperial brand carbon steel being a close second. I've got a few old beaters that will be rebuilt later on.

~Chris
 
I like that. The linerless construction is neat.

Good job!
 
Looks good! With what you are doing its not a real far step to make all the parts
yourself. There is something about overhauling old ones to make them more usable
that is appealing.
Ken.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top