Watson Damascus folder

[Boothaler]

In the 90’s I bought a Damascus folder at the 18th century market fair @ ft Frederick md. It was made by billy Watson and I would like to get it repaired. Any suggestions for a good knife maker for repairs?

[btrwtr]

Quite a few good repairmen around here but who would repair it may depend on what is wrong with it. I can't tell from the pictures that anything is broken.

[Meridian_Mike]

That is a beautiful Billy Watson Folder. I have several of Billy's knives but no folder. That one makes my mouth water.

What is the problem with your knife?

Mike

[Boothaler]

The end spring that holds the blade in the open or closed position broke in half. The spring doesn’t look like Damascus, the knife would need to be taken apart and the spring copied from the broken pieces. The wood probably wouldn’t survive the tear down.

[doglegg]

In the 90’s I bought a Damascus folder at the 18th century market fair @ ft Frederick md. It was made by billy Watson and I would like to get it repaired. Any suggestions for a good knife maker for repairs?

I bet muskratman or Glennbad among others could fix it for you. Look them up and drop them a line. If they are busy check back as there are others.

[Meridian_Mike]

In the 90’s I bought a Damascus folder at the 18th century market fair @ ft Frederick md. It was made by billy Watson and I would like to get it repaired. Any suggestions for a good knife maker for repairs?

I bet muskratman or Glennbad among others could fix it for you. Look them up and drop them a line. If they are busy check back as there are others.

Yep..... and they can do a repair without any damage.
They are good really good at restorations.
I am STILL envious of that folder. I always wanted a Billy Watson folder. I have several of his sheath knives.
He was a great guy too. I met him several years ago.

Mike

[Mumbleypeg]

In the 90’s I bought a Damascus folder at the 18th century market fair @ ft Frederick md. It was made by billy Watson and I would like to get it repaired. Any suggestions for a good knife maker for repairs?

I bet muskratman or Glennbad among others could fix it for you. Look them up and drop them a line. If they are busy check back as there are others.

Good advice. Go over to the "Knife repair and restoration" subforum here viewforum.php?f=37. You'll find posts there from muskrat man, glennbad, and other members here that repair and restore knives, along with some pictures of their work. To the left of their posts, under their avatars are the icons that will take you to the page where you can send them a PM or email.

Here's a link to a tutorial on how to send a PM or email to another member. viewtopic.php?f=98&t=58176

Welcome to AAPK.

Ken

[glennbad]

I would try MuskratMan (Kaleb) first. He has more experience with replacement springs than I do, and does great work.

Glenn

[Boothaler]

Wow, thanks for all the good advice. I think I’m going to have to spend more time on this forum exploring.