A Couple Restorations

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A Couple Restorations

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Here are a couple I did for Dave, the first is a Buster Brown scout/camper pattern.
This knife was probably a premium with a pair of shoes many, many years ago.

Before:
Buster Brown a.jpg

After:
Buster Brown restoration a.jpg
Buster Brown restoration b.jpg
Buster Brown restoration c.jpg

This one is a Bridge Cutlery Easy Open jack, I don't have any before pictures, or at least I can't find them but here's what it looked like afterwords with new Kirinite handles
Bridge Cutlery EO Jack restoration a.jpg
Bridge Cutlery EO Jack restoration b.jpg
Bridge Cutlery EO Jack restoration c.jpg

I hope you enjoy the pictures and Dave enjoys the knives.
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Dale, fantastic job on both of them! Gotta say the handles on that Buster Brown look amazing! ::tu:: ::tu::

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May be tough on your body Dale,,, but you are still churning out dandies !!!

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Dale those look great. Can't wait to see them in person.
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Fantastic workmanship. Both look great, but that BONE!!!
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Really nice Dale!
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Two more fine examples of a master at work! Great job!


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OMG.....love 'em! And that orange swirl is the mack color scales to me!!!
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Impossible to look at your work and not give a compliment. Wonderful.
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They're both nice, but I'm really liking that Bridge EO!
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Those two are nothin' but nice, Dale. Love the color on the bone and the Kirinite.
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Thanks guys I appreciate all the positive reinforcement! The Kirinite is a little bit of a pain to work with until you get used to it. It has a tendency to crack a little easier than bone, at least in my experience.

I agree Eric the Buster Brown does look nice, but it was one of the most worn out knives I think I've ever put back together. The tang on the master blade is pretty well round, so there isn't much snap to it and the bolsters were worn down and rounded off on the edges. I had to square them up the best I could with a file to get anywhere near a decent fit between the bone and the bolster. It was a challenge, but that's what makes it fun.
As long as Dave likes them, all is well. :D
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Great job, Dale. ::tu:: ::tu:: I like that orange and red scale material.
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Very nice! 2 thumbs up! I love to see those old guys get a new lease on life!
::tu:: ::tu::

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Awesome work Dale! ::tu:: I love to see the knives that you bring back to life! ::nod::
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Top Shelf as always Dale ::tu::
Got a Scout Knife sitting in line waiting for a make over .... you've just given me the inspiration. Thanks!
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Received these 2 today. They turned out great. The pictures do not do them justice.
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I am glad they arrived safely and meet your approval. ::nod::
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