There is still treasure at the flea markets

[jblyttle]

This was a $5 find, and for the entertainment value I got from bringing it back into service, it was even more of a bargain. It was very difficult to open, now walk and talk are superb and it is sharp. It will be in my pocket tomorrow.

IMG_20180318_174417 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180318_174426 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180325_224626 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180325_224646 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180325_224757 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180325_224729 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr
IMG_20180325_224825 by Justin Lyttle, on Flickr

 

[N.E.Tim]

Justin,
You did a nice rejuvenation on a neat knife.
It looks like it will be a handy pocket rider.

 

[Ernie1980]

Nice save! I am going flea market shopping this upcoming weekend and am hoping for some finds like that.

 

[waynorth]

Thanks for the before and after pics!!
Nice find and nice job, jb!!

 

[flatblackcapo]

SCORE!
Nice job not going overboard on the clean up.

 

[Old Biker]

When I started scrolling down to the first picture and saw the tree shield and rusty blades I cringed. I hated to see such a fine knife in that condition. You have it looking almost new now. Good job.

O.B.

 

[rockman0]

Nice save JB!

 

[Grateful]

That's a great looking Stockman. Great find and you did a great job cleaning it up.

 

[Jsega51]

Looks like it cleaned up nicely, those scales look excellent!!

 

[Student762]

Beautiful work mate. Nice to see an old classic getting its legs back beneath it

 

[Chui]

- good going jblyttle

 

[sharkattacksw]

Wow! Looks great. Do you mind sharing a few tips on how you got it looking so good?

 

[Ironbut]

Nice job! I only go to flea markets when my wife makes me, but I have found some pretty nice ones. Mostly I look for old Barlows, but the majority of them will have the blades ground away from sharpening on a bench grinder.

 

[Jak3]

Nice find. I agree there is still treasure hidden in flea markets. It just isn't easy to find it.

Great work on the restoration. What did you use to clean the blades and back springs?

Thanks

 

[WhittlinAway]

Congratulations on the find. Very nice job on the cleanup. I'm sure you're going to enjoy having it in your pocket.

 

[Phixt]

Nice find. 'One man's trash, another's treasure'.

Plenty of good stuff to be had at the swaps, but you gotta target the one time vendors not selling repetitive junk, and you gotta battle the flashlighters who show up before dawn every week.

 

[Jack Black]

Nice find

 

[Yonose]

Nice job! Thanks!

 

[solphilos]

Looks great now, nice find
I'm at the local flea market every weekend and always find lots of older knives but the hard part is finding a single blade that hasn't been mauled by a grinder.

 

[5K Qs]

Impressive rehab, Justin; the "after" knife looks great!
Thanks for the hope and inspiration your post provided.

- GT