M.Klein Rework

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:40 pm

Here is a M. Klein three bladed electrician’s knife that I reworked. This knife is an experiment on several fronts. My first attempt at split handles. My first attempt at a different style of filework; using both back springs to make a whole image. I imagine someone else has done something similar, but I haven’t seen it. Also I was experimenting with the filework on the bolsters.

Since this was an experiment on several levels, I used an old knife that wasn’t in the best condition. It turned out well enough that I wish I had used a better knife to begin with.

I am not very pleased with the X filed into the bolsters. That was a salvage of a more decorative pattern I started but had problems with. I think it would have looked better with plain bolsters or with threading on the bolsters.

The handles look nice (IMHO), but I will have to see how they hold up in EDC & use.
I left the sheepfoot blade (though in fact it may really be a worn down hawkbill blade) because I like the sheepfoot.

Please feel free to critique my design. I would love your feedback.
Dale

Mossdancer · Post by **Mossdancer** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 6:20 pm

Dale:
I admit that I got the chance to watch this from the start. In my opinion you could not have made a more All American Knife out of a Klein or anything else for that matter. She is a keeper for sure.
wb

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:05 pm

Pretty ingenious Dale...

Bill

Hukk · Post by **Hukk** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 7:24 pm

I like it Dale, especially the filework. Well, if you don't like the X's on the bolsters you can always use the 4 area's created by the X to do some texturing. You could do some stippling, engraving by using a Turbo-carver or something like that. I am finding the Turbo-Carver do be an excellent tool and investment, still just doing it on scrap.

IMO, you did a great job!

Bolsters can always be textured, use 2 different styles in the opposing box.

She is a keeper for sure, another technique for the bolsters would be to carve a pattern and fill it with brass or copper wire.

You did an excellent job, just throwing a few ideas out there.

Ringmaster · Post by **Ringmaster** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 8:25 pm

Hey Dale, it's good to see you working in the shop ! I'm proud of ya'.

Very creative filework, my friend. Don't think I've seen another like that. Likewise, the handles look darn good. The Red, White & Blue catches the eye, but I also think the "straight-line" pin arrangement is neat.

About the only thing I could suggest for the bolster's, would be perhaps checkering them, in panels ? But, I dunno if a metal checkering file would work in that small an area ? Leave it alone, for awhile - something will strike you....

Overall - you've made a silk's purse out of it ! (Where's the 3rd blade ?)

Big pat on the back, from JR.

muskrat man · Post by **muskrat man** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:50 pm

real nice Dale, your work is ever improving. Neat idea wit hthe springs, I've never seen anything like that before. like the others said, set it aside and something will hit you for the boslters, it's happened to mne several times.

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:50 pm

Thanks Guys. I really appreciate your comments & suggestions.

A couple good possibilities there Hukk. I don't have a Turbo-Carver……not sure what it is..........maybe I do have one in all my "stuff".

Texturing is a good idea. I will have to experiment with it.

Good idea RJ to leave it alone for a while until something strikes me.

Oh, the third blade was a screwdriver blade that I decided I could live without.

I have several Camillus fixed blade blanks I got off ebay. They will keep me busy while I figure out what to do with the bolsters, plus I have a "few" jobs backed up.

Glad you all liked it.
Thanks for the feed back.
Dale

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 9:54 pm

Thanks Kaleb.
I appreciate your critique.

Dale

Gunsmoke47 · Post by **Gunsmoke47** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:17 pm

I think you did a GREAT job Dale!

Hukk · Post by **Hukk** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 10:34 pm

orvet wrote:Thanks Guys. I really appreciate your comments & suggestions.
A couple good possibilities there Hukk. I don't have a Turbo-Carver……not sure what it is Dale

http://www.turbocarver.com I already had a compressor, at 40psi it will run at 400,000 RPM or 20x faster than a Dremel. There is a guy on eBay that sells carbide dental burrs faily cheap.

The ability to control a Turbo-Carver is better, it is small and as easy to use as a pencil, almost. Small enough that it makes a Dremel seem bulky. I also bought burrs for stone and metal work.

marcinek · Post by **marcinek** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 2:18 pm

Wow! Very cool! Congratulations, beautiful work!

W5RWU · Post by **W5RWU** » Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:46 pm

SWEEET!!!

Cope · Post by **Cope** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:31 am

GREAT LOOKING KNIFE!!!! I would love to see that bolster turned into a confederate flag! I know its a stirring subject with some, but hey its my heritage. Thanks for sharing.

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