Stag Saturday - Let's See Some Traditional Stag!

[JohnDF]

Wow Barry, you're really showing us some cool stag today. Thanks gunstockjack

 

[Icky Thump]

Got time for a quick tale of tinkering?
This 85 languished on a dealer's shelve for over two years. The stag was light, it had gaps between the covers and liners and it was kind of chunky. The only thing not sharp on the entire knife was the blade. As an admitted tinker... just my cup of tea.
First up, ergonomics; break all sharp corners... tangs, liner edges, spring ends, material transition points, and even the two points on the outside edge of the tear drop. Much more comfortable to use!
Next aesthetics; fill the gaps with crazy glue making them nearly invisible. Satin-ize (made up word cuz I'll customize those too when needed ) bolsters and end caps then darken the scales. A re-burn helped somewhat but a light sanding followed by a strong tea bath really improved on the color.
Final result; a somewhat funky 85 (devalued in some eyes ) brought to the more glorious level this worthy knife deserves. A satisfied caretaker developed a special relationship thru a hands on experience with a one of a kind, that means more to him than simply buying a perfect blade.

After Ergonomics Mod

After Color Spa

Really well done. I agree any loss in value, perceived or otherwise, is worth the added value (perceived or otherwise ) to the individual who takes the time to "bond" (modify/tweek).. make it their own and unique.

Very impressed w/ how the covers came out. Beautiful. They look like different covers all together.

You've inspired me to take a second look at some bland stag covers I have and trying similar.

Nice "rescue". Great knife, thanks for the pics and the tale.

 

[Duckdog]

A J. M. "Mickey" Maddox folder.

- Stuart

 

[Duckdog]

A folding hunter by Bill Cheatham.

- Stuart

 

[Duckdog]

A Case large stockman from 1940-1964.

- Stuart

 

[Ramrodmb]

 

[redsparrow]

Really well done. I agree any loss in value, perceived or otherwise, is worth the added value (perceived or otherwise ) to the individual who takes the time to "bond" (modify/tweek).. make it their own and unique.

Very impressed w/ how the covers came out. Beautiful. They look like different covers all together.

You've inspired me to take a second look at some bland stag covers I have and trying similar.

Nice "rescue". Great knife, thanks for the pics and the tale.

Thanks Ickythump and you're welcome. A little TLC turned a "ho-hum" example of a nice knife into something that's special to me. In hand, when viewed from various angles the difference is night and day. I only hope I'll remember to take before and during pics if doing it again. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

 

[redsparrow]

A J. M. "Mickey" Maddox folder.

- Stuart

Stuart that is so cool! Can you tell us the blade and overall length?

Mark, best 25 ever!!! Didn't know you had one. Very nice!

 

[Ramrodmb]

Stuart that is so cool! Can you tell us the blade and overall length?


Mark, best 25 ever!!! Didn't know you had one. Very nice!

James! It's been awhile, my friend. Hope you are well! Love your reworked 85!
Our mutual friend, joeradza , had everything to do with me finding this 25! Thanks again, Alan!

 

[redsparrow]

Thanks Mark, always good to see your post. I'm mostly good! Thank you for askin and for your kind words on the 85! Alan is a good man to have as a friend. Cool that he shared the 25 with you although if it wasn't you I'd be envious.
Gotta agree with Ron's (@Half/Stop) signature line as of late, "There is a thing that we find on The Porch that goes much deeper than the depths of our pockets. It's called friendship!
Have a great weekend my friend.

 

[Duckdog]

Stuart that is so cool! Can you tell us the blade and overall length?

Thanks, James. The blade is 2 5/8", OAL is 5 1/2". Information on the maker. J.M. "Mickey" Maddox of Ringgold, GA, is meager. I think that he passed in 2015 at age 89, but can't confirm that.
- Stuart

 

[Icky Thump]

 

[kenspen]

Stagurday!

 

[joeradza]

Just got started and saw a familiar face. Glad it's in good hands. Both you and James redsparrow understand this place is really about shared interests and friendships. The knives are just the avenue we use.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

It's a rainy, indoor day, so I thought I'd switch things up and pocket my 1988 Case stag peanut.

 

[Will Power]

A few more that are more unusual:

USA made Schrade Sharpfinger recovered in Roosevelt Elk eye-guard by yours truly along with a vintage and very nice Bertram Hen & Rooster dogleg whittler.

Vintage KABAR trapper recovered in antique stag by Muskrat Man

Couple o' CASE XX 99 recovers; one in NW mule deer antler by myself and the other an ESNYX mod done up in Culpepper bone stag.

Long been admiring that Stag shod Sharpfinger Not only looks right but I'm certain it offers great comfort in the hand, fantastic I was lucky enough to be given a US Sharpfinger by a generous Forumite, I'd really like to get it rescaled in Stag, but finding slabs isn't easy. Is Muskratman still working? I have one of his own small Puukko, interesting little knife.

Regards, Will

 

[gunstockjack]

Long been admiring that Stag shod Sharpfinger Not only looks right but I'm certain it offers great comfort in the hand, fantastic I was lucky enough to be given a US Sharpfinger by a generous Forumite, I'd really like to get it rescaled in Stag, but finding slabs isn't easy. Is Muskratman still working? I have one of his own small Puukko, interesting little knife.

Regards, Will

That's one I re-handled myself, Will, and I've done 3 or 4 but sold all but that one. Muskrat Man is still working as far as I know.

 

[Will Power]

Thanks Barry, great job on the re-handling, you should start up on that too

 

[Travman]

 

[Old Engineer]

Harry