Villiage blacksmith cleavers

[Atkins72]

I have two of these in the shop. Are they worth restoring? The handles are rotten but the blades are in good shape.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

Got any pictures? As a general rule of thumb, it's probably worth restoring. VB made some really nice cleavers.

 

[Atkins72]

Both are stamped villiage blacksmith solid steel forged.
The larger one is also stamped Koch butcher supply co Kansas City mo

Here is the larger of the two.

Here is the smaller.

 

[TwinStick]

I'd say yes. If you dont want them, i would gladly take them. I LOVE old cleavers. I only have 1 so far.

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

The top one has a "stubbed toe" but they're both in all-'round reasonable shape. I say restore 'em. There's a lot of life in them yet!

 

[Atkins72]

I think I. Going to try my hand at an antler handle on the smaller one. I'll try something different on the larger.

Where can I find brass pins? Can I just use brass rod?

 

[FortyTwoBlades]

I'd suggest Corby bolts. Easy to install and very secure, while still giving a vintage look when completed.