Chuck Stewart custom automatic needs repair
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Chuck Stewart custom automatic needs repair
I have a custom made Chuck Stewart automatic knife that needs repair. Unfortunately, Chuck Stewart passed away a number of years ago. The blade does not close into the handle of the knife. I have never seen the knife work, as I inherited this knife from my father, so my understanding of it is vague. However, I can say that the opening mechanism is quite funky, and involves moving the bottom bolster in some fashion. Can anyone recommend a knifemaker who is willing to make an attempt at this repair? Photos below:
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Re: Chuck Stewart custom automatic needs repair
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
Factory authorized repair for:
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Mauro Mario
LePre
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KABAR
Hubertus, Grafrath, Ritter
Schrade Cut. Co., Geo Schrade, Pressbutton, Flylock
Falcon/AKC/AGA Campolin
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Burrell Cutlery
Factory authorized repair for:
Latama
Mauro Mario
LePre
Colonial
KABAR
Hubertus, Grafrath, Ritter
Schrade Cut. Co., Geo Schrade, Pressbutton, Flylock
Falcon/AKC/AGA Campolin
Puma
Burrell Cutlery
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prober996
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Re: Chuck Stewart custom automatic needs repair
Thanks Bill. I certainly will.
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Re: Chuck Stewart custom automatic needs repair
If Tank doesn't work out, you may consider contacting Chris Crawford. I don't know if he does repairs on others' knives but he does make similar scale release models and posted a YT video diagnosing someone else's knife.
https://chriscrawfordknives.com/contact/
https://chriscrawfordknives.com/contact/
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Re: Chuck Stewart custom automatic needs repair
Tinkerer, thanks for the lead. I sent the knife off to Tank today. Hopefully he can repair it. If not, I will give Chris Crawford a holler to see if he's interested.tinkerer wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 4:03 pm If Tank doesn't work out, you may consider contacting Chris Crawford. I don't know if he does repairs on others' knives but he does make similar scale release models and posted a YT video diagnosing someone else's knife.
https://chriscrawfordknives.com/contact/
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Re: Chuck Stewart custom automatic needs repair
Bill, I am happy to report that Tank ("Mike") Fisher was able to fix the Chuck Stewart knife. Thanks again for the referral.Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 7:14 am Tank Fisher might be the guy to try.
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Re: Chuck Stewart custom automatic needs repair
Great!
Tank is very good!
Tank is very good!
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
Factory authorized repair for:
Latama
Mauro Mario
LePre
Colonial
KABAR
Hubertus, Grafrath, Ritter
Schrade Cut. Co., Geo Schrade, Pressbutton, Flylock
Falcon/AKC/AGA Campolin
Puma
Burrell Cutlery
Factory authorized repair for:
Latama
Mauro Mario
LePre
Colonial
KABAR
Hubertus, Grafrath, Ritter
Schrade Cut. Co., Geo Schrade, Pressbutton, Flylock
Falcon/AKC/AGA Campolin
Puma
Burrell Cutlery