Bolster Repair Question

[Sanders Knives]

What would be the correct repair method for this Schrade? Other then me getting frustraded and wakking it real hard with a 10 lb. sledge!! Surely these weren't just glued on at the factory as this one was?

[tjmurphy]

Just an observation. It looks like the pins in the bolster are part of the casting and that they were originally peened to the frame during manufacture. If the pins are not long enough now, new metal would have to be added. Just an observation.

[muskrat man]

In a case such as this 1 of 2 things can be done. the quick economical low risk option which would be to slap it back on with some JB weld. Or the proper repair which is a little more invasive. Disassemble the knife and properly re-peen the bolster to the liner, if the pegs arent long enough the handle would have to be removed and the bolster would need to be soldered on. A thorough degreasing and JB weld would work just fine though and eliminates the risk of cracking the bone handles during the dis/re-assebmly processes

[Sanders Knives]

Thanks to both of you. I didn't think of JB Weld. That sounds like what I will do. Thanks again, Steve

[OLD GAR]

I think this helps me with the question I posted about the Ulster Boy Scout knife missing one bolster. I see that the one that has fallen off your knife has a relief milled on the mating surface to clear the Schrade type assembly pin (?). The Ulster I got didn't have the missing part and so I didn't quite know how to proceed. My thoughts now are to form the bolster, relieve the mating surface for the pin (?) that stands a little proud) and JB Weld it in place. Should I incorporate a lug (to go in the old hole in the liner) on the new bolster or just let the JB do the work?

[1967redrider]

Good luck guys!

I've always wondered what it looked like under the bolsters but haven't had the kahunas to tear one apart yet.

[orvet]

Both those knives are made by Schrade using the Swinden key system.
Other non Schrade knives have a pin through the bolsters and through the pivot hole on the blades.