Recommendation? Stag on folder

Gary W. Graley

Gary W. Graley

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Hi folks, recently got an older Katz folder that has stag scales, one side appears to have shifted or maybe came off when the previous owner(s) had it and glued it back into place, but it shows shifted and a bit proud now of the bolster, just the one side.

Question is, what glue or epoxy would be best if this came off at some point, as there are no pins to provide a mechanical attachment to the stainless liner of the folder.

I can rub bits of glue that had seeped out the one side, rubbery like it was a contact type cement, so I worry that at some point it will come free.

I'm not a mechanic that would attempt taking this apart, as pins would be handy to have or even very small screws from the inside to the inside of the stag to aid in retention, but that is probably really overkill ;)

Appreciate any input you can provide,
G2
 
Thanks guys and good reminder too.

You can just make out that where the stag meets the bolster it isn't flush, photo wasn't taken to emphasize that point ;)

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and you can just make out here the liner is showing near the bolster area, it will probably stay put like for ever, but it does give me pause! as I found contact rubber buggers along that gap there so it seems it may have been a relatively new fix.

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This side is factory new and tight

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Nice small knife, closed a hair over 3 1/4", the very pointy ATS-34 blade is right at 2 3/8" long.
and the stag is a staggering 5/8" at it's thickest point

G2
 
Gary W. Graley said:
Thanks guys and good reminder too.

You can just make out that where the stag meets the bolster it isn't flush, photo wasn't taken to emphasize that point ;)

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

and you can just make out here the liner is showing near the bolster area, it will probably stay put like for ever, but it does give me pause! as I found contact rubber buggers along that gap there so it seems it may have been a relatively new fix.

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

This side is factory new and tight

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Nice small knife, closed a hair over 3 1/4", the very pointy ATS-34 blade is right at 2 3/8" long.
and the stag is a staggering 5/8" at it's thickest point

G2
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I have a feeling that this scale will somehow for some reason, someday, soon, "fall off that knife" :)
 
I wonder what it would cost for a pro to pin those on ? Flatten the backs of the scales first; maker 'er all first class.
Serious question. I have no idea what that costs . . . $20, $50, $100 ?
 
Wowbagger, probably more that I'm willing to spend on this one, would be nice of course.

And yes, that was my take on it, who ever did the 'repair' used too much
G2
 
Another vote for G flex epoxy. Really important to remove all the rubber cement, then scuff the faying surfaces before bonding.

A needle syringe with lacquer thinner is a good way to release the rubber cement currently affixing the stag.
 
that sounds pretty scary to me ;) IF and when it ever comes loose, then I think I would of course reason to use your guys tips to make a 'good' repair, for now, while it ain't pretty and wasn't something I knew was coming in like that, it is what it is and it is useable at this point, if I start mucking about, it may well become a one arm/scaled man and I'd be less happy :)

G2
 
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