Need handle help...

[glennbad]

Hey guys,

Thought I'd throw this question out to the "experts".

I've added a bunch of folders to my collection. Most are imitation bone/stag or delrin handles. Alot of these handles are pretty dirty, and quite a few look kinda dried out and pasty. What would be the best way to clean them, and how would you treat the handles afterward? I assume ren. wax or similar would be a choice?

ALso, can anyone shed light on a tang stamp that has an "O" with a "K" on the edge of the "O"? Is this junk?

Thanks for any info.

 

[knifeaholic]

The stamp you refer to was used by Ontario Knife Company of Franklinville New York, hence the "OK". Ontario makes only non-folding knives, but the pocket knives were made by Queen Cutlery, their sister company under the same corporate ownership. Being made by Queen, they were quality knives, not really collectible.

 

[glennbad]

Thanks Knifeaholic,

The info was helpful. And remember, admitting you have a knife problem is the first step... but why would you want to do anything about it?

 

[knifeaholic]

Glenn - I see you are from the "Live Free or Suffer" state - do you ever go to our local knife club shows, held in Marlboro MA and E Windsor, CT? Lots of knives to see and buy.

 

[Josh Feltman]

glennbad-- the delrin scales on my Buck 303 were really dry when I found it. It had been years since I had seen the knife. When I cleaned it up and lubed it, I just rubbed a bit of Tri-Flow into the scales and it seemed to do the trick--they look brand new. Don't know if this hurts the scales or not. You might also want to try a tiny bit of mineral oil.
--Josh

 

[glennbad]

Thanks Josh, that may do the trick. I had thought some kind of oil might work, but didn't want to use anything that might corrode.

Knifeaholic, I actually had attended a couple shows years back, but I don't see them advertised in Blade anymore (I assume those are the same shows). Any way to get on the "list"? (I do remember buying a decent schrade stockman from someone there.)

Glenn

 

[rev_jch]

silicone gel would work fine. you can put a little on with your finger and wipe of with a soft cotton cloth. This will help clean the handle up and preserve the plastic. Now Im talking about pure silicone, NOT!!! silicone cauking , but pure 100% silicone gel!!!







hope this helps!!!!