Camillus "Lucky Fisherman's" knife and Remington

[Doc B]

It's been a while, since I've played with knives....The new pup is pretty high on the list. I do most of my work, out on the back porch. I didn't have a back yard fence (I do now), weather has to cooperate, holiday travel (what's travel...I seem to have forgotten). Took advantage of the good weather. It felt good to be back on the porch "playing". It really is therapeutic!

First, this "Fisherman's Luck" Camillus had a good inch of up/down play and a lot of side-side play. It was unusable. I fabricated a new "liner lock" (if that's even the right terminology for this type lock) from an old brass liner and placed new pins. It's in good shape now...just gotta be able to catch fish.

Secondly, this old Remington came to me without any scales. It was my first time to work with mammoth ivory. It had it's challenges! The slabs were stabilized with acrylic; however, were not uniform in thickness. A piece chipped out on the shield side, back pin. It fit pretty well. I bonded it and refinished. I left the blades pretty much uncleaned. I liked the age on them.
It's not the most refined piece of "rehab-cutlery"....not gonna be a "safe queen"...I think it'll make an ok user.

[Mumbleypeg]

Nice rescues - glad you found an activity to occupy your time. It’s tough on a guy when you can’t hang out in the pool hall!

Ken

[Tony_Wood]

Good work,Doc. I really like that mammoth.

[kootenay joe]

Wow, you successfully resuscitated dead knives and now they are ready to work. Very impressive sir.
kj

[glennbad]

Nice saves (and creativity!)

[Reverand]

That Remington looks better than an "okay user"! That is a really nice looking knife now!
Like you, I usually don't polish up those old blades, if I can help it. I too like for them to show a little age. The Mammoth was a good choice, and I do like the shield that you made for it. I am a fan!

[doglegg]

You did good Doc.

[Meridian_Mike]

Nice work Doc!
I still haven't gotten any of the mammoth ivory in my hands yet so I can give it a try. I do want to give it a shot soon.
Great idea for a work area! Enjoy this nice spring weather!
Good save on those worthy recipients!
Enjoy toteing those guys!