New life to an old war hero

[Gossman Knives]

One of my customers asked me if I could restore his Grandfathers Wold War II era K-Bar. I don't normally do this type of work anymore but because of the sentimental value of this piece I said I would see what I could do. I received it with no handle, just the guard and pommel cap. He said someone put it to a bench grinder which screwed up the saber grind. I rehandled it with a stacked leather handle and reground the saber grind.
Scott

 

[bigcountry1315]

Sweet Job Scott! Having been a Marine I know how much we value our Kabar's!



Mike

 

[Mack]

Great job. That is probably better than new. Sharper at least.

 

[Rotte]

That's excellent Scott!

 

[frc505]

excellent job scott !!!...

i always like seeing old knives getting a overhaul and a new life to be used by future generations.

i got a old bayonet my dad gave me that he said was WW1 or WW2 era has a nice patina on it just dont know who made when/if it was use in any warzone i was thinking of posting it up on the forum and see if i get any feedback

 

[Snakedoc]

Great job, Scott!!

 

[Gossman Knives]

Thanks guys.
Scott

 

[MarineAir]

Looks good!

 

[bindlestitch]

Very cool, Scott. I was hoping you'd post that one up.
Iz