Good afternoon all;
My name is Allan, and I live in the Ottawa Ontario Canada area. I have an old knife that I inherited from family, as well as a couple other knives and tools that I want to restore. In order to find out more about it, I would need some info, as well as some ideas about restoration. I've been watching videos, and am a chemist and a woodworker (so i understand chemicals etc), and there are a few issues i have. First of all, can anyone ID the type of knife, or name? Also, with respect to the blade, is the top part a blade, or is it broken (i doubt, but since im new could be). Third, all the videos ive seen, similar types of knives get the handle destroyed and replaced, but i'm wonding if i can save it, and should i? I have no knowledge of value, nor do i want to sell it, but if it may have value, i might not want to go as "all out" in restoring the way I want to. I thank you in advance for any responses, and hope to hear from you soon.
Pommel
Handle
Blade
Allan
My name is Allan, and I live in the Ottawa Ontario Canada area. I have an old knife that I inherited from family, as well as a couple other knives and tools that I want to restore. In order to find out more about it, I would need some info, as well as some ideas about restoration. I've been watching videos, and am a chemist and a woodworker (so i understand chemicals etc), and there are a few issues i have. First of all, can anyone ID the type of knife, or name? Also, with respect to the blade, is the top part a blade, or is it broken (i doubt, but since im new could be). Third, all the videos ive seen, similar types of knives get the handle destroyed and replaced, but i'm wonding if i can save it, and should i? I have no knowledge of value, nor do i want to sell it, but if it may have value, i might not want to go as "all out" in restoring the way I want to. I thank you in advance for any responses, and hope to hear from you soon.
Pommel
Handle
Blade
Allan