there's just something about brass,fine wood, and 440C

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Here's my latest score :)
sure was glad it didn't even come close to my max bid.....
blade is 2-7/8"........
guess it will make a nice user.




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Great knife... I wore out a few pockets carrying one, before I wore that tough 440C blade down on a carborundum hone (this was before the days of diamond hones).
 
Yeah, the macassar ebony and the old Revere Forging frames really make sharp(so to speak) looking knives.
Nice pick up and nice user indeed.
 
Thats one of the nicest 112 I've seen. Did it come that way or did you clean it up. I only have a couple but I may get more...
 
Thats a beautiful knife, the 110 has it's place, but the 112 is a true classic as well.
The 112 Ranger: That name just invokes visions of snowy morning deer hunts, or starry nights spent in the barn skinning out a fresh venison vessel.
Great knife
 
mbjannusch said:
Thats one of the nicest 112 I've seen. Did it come that way or did you clean it up. I only have a couple but I may get more...
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Thanx MBJ, I spent about 1-1/2 hours cleaning it up a tad.
It was in excellent shape with only some minor dimpling on the brass from in sheath storage.
And they are ADDICTING!!!
 
Beautiful 112!!

Maybe this should be or already is a new thread..... My question:

I want to start to restore some of my collection. How does one:

Polish and clean the blade - ie a satin finish or polished finish.

How does one remove dings from the bolsters, polish and finish?

Thanks
 
300Bucks said:
Now you go for these two.......300

Micarta and Segua
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OH! I've been looking! :):):)
I actually thought this one was segua wood... But it was just a crummy picture.
Search goes on... And yes... I dream of finding a micarta version!
Very nice pair 300 :thumbup:
 
DLE60, I use a buffing wheel with various grits to do the brass or nickle silver. The darker ones for removing patina and the lighter ones for polishing. For the blades I use various grits of sand paper or emery cloth, use 220 grit for scratch removal and 400 to 600 for final polishing. To make a mirror finish you will need finer grits like 1000 or 1200.
 
sitflyer said:
Here's my latest score :)
sure was glad it didn't even come close to my max bid.....
blade is 2-7/8"........
guess it will make a nice user.
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Hi sitflyer -

It will be a splendid addition to your collection. 112's are my favorites, and 110's are close behind.

edbeau said:
Here is a picture of my latest 112 after a bit of TLC.
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Hi edbeau - Very nice!

best regards-

mqqn
 
DLE60 said:
Beautiful 112!!

Maybe this should be or already is a new thread..... My question:

I want to start to restore some of my collection. How does one:

Polish and clean the blade - ie a satin finish or polished finish.

How does one remove dings from the bolsters, polish and finish?

Thanks
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If the bolsters are real bad I start with sandpaper.
My first one I tried, and I would recommend this, was a BEATER.
It came out looking good and I was hooked.
Be very careful with buffers, they can unexpectedly grab what you are working on and fling it with great force!
 
Hey edbeau! Is it just me, or did you take that edge thickness way the heck down with that polish job? If so, I must say I heartily approve! Great job either way! (Dammit, I've got three 110s already and now I've got to get me a 112 or 3......)
 
As far as the edge, that is where the Lansky does it's work and it is a mirror finish.
 
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