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I don't know anything about fixing knives, so I thought I would ask before I messed my old one up. I have quite a few knives, and most of them are old. One in particular has a mild (I think) problem; the handle is slightly loose.
This is an old Marbles about 9 or 10 inches long with a 4.5 or 5 inch blade and either stag or bone handle covers. It is a beauty even though time worn and stained. I got it from a friend. I don't really care how the knives look when I get them, but once I do get them in my hands, I try to make them look better. Then, I keep them for my sons and grandchildren.
The handle on this knife is just slightly loose. When holding the blade in my left hand, I can make the handle twist very slightly in my right hand. I would like to tighten this up; how do I do that? I don't want to damage the knife.
On the back of the handle, everything appears to be held together with a nut with the tang right in the center. If I tighten this, will that tighten the knife handle? If so, what type of screwdriver?? do you all use to do this. I tried gently with a regular screwdriver but can't get enough traction to turn the nut. I didn't know if there is a special tool that fits over the tang and into the spaces on each side that would make this job easier or not.
As you can tell, I know zero about how knives are made. I have had them all my life, but I never have tried making or fixing one. I would appreciate your help.
Thanks!!
Ray
This is an old Marbles about 9 or 10 inches long with a 4.5 or 5 inch blade and either stag or bone handle covers. It is a beauty even though time worn and stained. I got it from a friend. I don't really care how the knives look when I get them, but once I do get them in my hands, I try to make them look better. Then, I keep them for my sons and grandchildren.
The handle on this knife is just slightly loose. When holding the blade in my left hand, I can make the handle twist very slightly in my right hand. I would like to tighten this up; how do I do that? I don't want to damage the knife.
On the back of the handle, everything appears to be held together with a nut with the tang right in the center. If I tighten this, will that tighten the knife handle? If so, what type of screwdriver?? do you all use to do this. I tried gently with a regular screwdriver but can't get enough traction to turn the nut. I didn't know if there is a special tool that fits over the tang and into the spaces on each side that would make this job easier or not.
As you can tell, I know zero about how knives are made. I have had them all my life, but I never have tried making or fixing one. I would appreciate your help.
Thanks!!
Ray
