Schrade 194 tang wore out....

wildcat · Post by **wildcat** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 3:57 pm

I got a wore out 194OT a few months ago and finally decided to do something about it. Here is the tang of the original blade. The backspring wore it down till it didn't even lift the spring anymore. This knife must have been used ALOT. I have another blade coming from a VERY generous member of this forum. After that time, the knife will be ready for another tour of duty.

My question is this. If you had this knife in front of you, would you leave the handles as is or deck it out in new scales, filework, etc.

Rupe · Post by **Rupe** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:08 pm

First I'd lose the lock. Then I'd go with new scales and filework.

Good luck and heres to many more years of service out of that one.

Chris

wildcat · Post by **wildcat** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:53 pm

yea, i agree about the lock. i'll prolly leave it off.

muskrat man · Post by **muskrat man** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:38 pm

if you don't plan on putting a new blade in it I'd leave it as is and either EDC it or use it for parts. I would leave the lock in in it's current state becuase if there is no tension on the blade whats to keep it from closing on your finger(s) ?

If you do intend to replace the blade I would loose the lock and put on new handles ect.

wildcat · Post by **wildcat** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:48 pm

It is getting a new blade.

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:25 pm

Mailing blade today.

wildcat · Post by **wildcat** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 11:26 pm