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I posted this in the M,T&E section and, after 65 views, no one has had any pointers. Since I usually get great advice here, I figured I'd take a shot. I am posting the text and the hyperlink.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=563128
Ok...I have an old Ka-Bar fighter that I cannot find an exact pic of anywhere on the wonderful world wide web. It has a about a 5.5" blade with blood groove. Looks very similar to this knife.
http://www.armsbid.com/8webpix/1436.jpg
The problems are as follows:
1. Blade finish is shot. Not my primary concern, but I want to know the cost to fix it. This is probably something I would not worry about initially.
2. The edge is gone. This knife has been hit with a grinder and it has a really rough edge to it now. I cannot rescue it.
3. The leather rings were mostly rotted off apparently and the grip is now covered in elecrical tape. I would like to have the leather replaced.
4. Needs a sheath. Preferably something with a handy lil pocket for a steel and stone. Preferably a leather or kydex sheath that gives me the possibility to carry in multiple ways. Belt, backpack strap, etc.
Anyone know who can do this? Preferably in the Austin, TX area. Maybe a member floating around here. I am willing to pay as long as my costs do not exceed the estimated value of the blade. I will try to post a pic tomorrow. Basically, this has been a great little blade that I found in the garage when my great-uncle died. I want to restore it and have it as a keepsake. Any help is greatly appreciated. I just don't have the facilities or time to do this as a college student.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=563128
Ok...I have an old Ka-Bar fighter that I cannot find an exact pic of anywhere on the wonderful world wide web. It has a about a 5.5" blade with blood groove. Looks very similar to this knife.
http://www.armsbid.com/8webpix/1436.jpg
The problems are as follows:
1. Blade finish is shot. Not my primary concern, but I want to know the cost to fix it. This is probably something I would not worry about initially.
2. The edge is gone. This knife has been hit with a grinder and it has a really rough edge to it now. I cannot rescue it.
3. The leather rings were mostly rotted off apparently and the grip is now covered in elecrical tape. I would like to have the leather replaced.
4. Needs a sheath. Preferably something with a handy lil pocket for a steel and stone. Preferably a leather or kydex sheath that gives me the possibility to carry in multiple ways. Belt, backpack strap, etc.
Anyone know who can do this? Preferably in the Austin, TX area. Maybe a member floating around here. I am willing to pay as long as my costs do not exceed the estimated value of the blade. I will try to post a pic tomorrow. Basically, this has been a great little blade that I found in the garage when my great-uncle died. I want to restore it and have it as a keepsake. Any help is greatly appreciated. I just don't have the facilities or time to do this as a college student.
