Sad Case knife

[JAlexander]

Hey folks,

I recently found a couple more of my dad's pocket knives. This one is in the worst shape of any I've found, to the point that I'm gonna have to put new scales on it. I'm planning to soak it in mineral oil for a week or so to try and loosen the gunk and then use naval jelly on the rusty parts. Do y'all have any suggestions about putting new scales on it? I'm planning to use mesquite, simply because it's handy.

Anyway, here's the knife in question. If y'all want to know exactly how it came to be in such sad shape, just let me know.

Oh, and the odd mark on the clip blade came from me cutting a fan cord in half, back when I was about six.

http://public.fotki.com/JAlexander/sad-case/

James

 

[Sword and Shield]

Well, it was a yellow cell, apparently. How'd it get so rough?

There are many knifecrafters around, surely one will be of aid.

 

[Codger_64]

James, it is in rough condition, but salvagable. If you want to fix it up in good fashion, I'd suggest a knife embellisher by the forum name of Muskratman. Scroll down to find his posts and examples of his work. I can butcher wood onto a knife and make blades look better, but when you've seen his work...well...

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=471895

Codger

 

[JAlexander]

Well, it was a yellow cell, apparently. How'd it get so rough?

There are many knifecrafters around, surely one will be of aid.

What happened in a nutshell was this: My dad passed away 13 years ago, and I doubt he touched the knife for two or three years before that. Since then it sat on the mantel where he kept his change, pocket knives, and so forth. That room is subject to a lot of wild swings in temperature and humidity, so... And to add insult to injury, for the last few years there was a paper box of candy directly on top of the knife. As you might imagine, over time the humidity and temperature changes caused sugar to ooze through the box and onto the knife. It's heck of a thing, but I hope that I can do something to rectify the situation.

James, it is in rough condition, but salvagable. If you want to fix it up in good fashion, I'd suggest a knife embellisher by the forum name of Muskratman. ...

Codger

Codger,

Thanks for the reminder about Muskratman, he sure does do nice work. I'm definitely gonna keep him in mind.

James

 

[Codger_64]

I am in the process of comissioning Muskratman and another embelisher, forum member Orvet, to create a collaboration custom factory fixed blade for me. A third forum member who makes fine sheaths for some of the best knife makers, Sheathmaker, is going to do a custom sheath to match. I'll post the finished knife when it is done. I've not yet lined up the scrimshander, but I have a couple in mind.

Codger