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Old 06-24-2013, 03:43 PM
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knife repair/modification??

Hi,

New here, as I am looking for someone here in Texas that does knife repair/modification, polishing. This may not be the correct place to ask this question, but maybe I can get some direction here.

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Old 06-24-2013, 10:02 PM
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Perhaps if you give a few details about what you're trying to fix up, we could find you some help.


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Old 06-26-2013, 02:01 PM
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Hi again,

Sorry it took me so long to get back. I have an old (probably) inexpensive Bowie knife that was my grandfather's. During it's time in a leather scabbard, one side of the blade and the thick edge got stained, pitted(slightly), rusted(?), and I might like to get that polished up. Also, the guard is thin and kinda cheezy so I would like to see about getting a heavy brass replacement installed. The back end of the knife has a slotted, inset nut that looks like it should un-screw and have everything come apart. For someone that knows what they are doing this should be a simple job. A good sharpening wouldn't hurt things either. The handle is a large hunk of antler, with some tapered spacers at each end, four before the guard, and four under the butt piece.

Maybe this will help.

I live in Graham, Texas near Possum Kingdom Lake

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Old 06-26-2013, 02:50 PM
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The back end of the knife has a slotted, inset nut that looks like it should un-screw and have everything come apart.
Even though the nut is threaded onto a tang going through the handle, that handle has probably been glued on before the nut was attached. Probably just won't come apart by removing the nut. Best to have a pro look at it first before trying that. I'm sure a Texas maker willing to look at your knife will answer back in due time from your area. Sometimes it takes a few days.

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knife redo

If you would post some pictures with a description of what you want done it would help us understand what you're trying to accomplish
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Old 01-08-2014, 05:59 PM
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Just from the discription it sounds like one of those Solgein Germany knives. Should be easy enough for even a novice. Before I ever got into knifemaking I replaced the handle on mine. Really isn't worth too much trouble. They were decent knives though.
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