Broken Frame

[beresman]

I have two knives that have corroded and cracked frames (from outgassing handles). I do not have the wherewithal to repair these myself (I probably *could*, given time and all, but right now I have enough going on that I'm not going to go through the learning process, and these knives have been sitting on my bench for a while.

The Indian Head, though pretty corroded, looks like it was nearly new before the corrosion started. One of the back springs is broken, but I have another spring that comes from a similar German knife.

The Case whittler also has some corrosion, but the blades seem pretty solid, and the springs are intact.

I think they're probably worth saving, if someone wants to take them on. Is there anyone who might be interested in working on the Case for me? The other I'm willing to give to anyone who wants to try working on it, for the cost of postage.

Photos of the Case are attached; I'll put photos of the Indian Head in a reply.

[beresman]

Photos of the Indian Head

[rea1eye]

Hope you find someone to repair the knives. If the Case knife is especially
important to you, try writing to Case company to see if repair can be done.

https://caseknives.com/pages/warranty-r ... quest-form

Bob

[Gunsil]

I may be disliked for this, but I'd find a nice sunny spot on a hill and bury those dead knives with dignity. Maybe even find a nice smooth rock to mark their resting place.You still cannot make silk from a sow's ear.

[OLDE CUTLER]

I'd agree. If you started to replace bad parts where would you stop?

[Dinadan]

I agree with Gunsil and Olde Cutler. Unless those knives belonged to your dad or grand dad, they are just not worth repairing.

[beresman]

OK, that's what I needed to hear. Thanks!

[1967redrider]

I would save the blade and clean them up, same with the springs and maybe the bolsters. Add them to your "parts" collection.