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glennbad · Post by **glennbad** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:37 pm

This was a nice sentimental project for me. The person's grandfather found it in his possessions. As you can see in the before pic, it was looking a little worse for wear. Weighing to leave it alone with the fear of the cell gassing out further, I offered to replace the covers with something close to the original, and reprofile the main blade so it would be more usable again. I always cringe with the thought of wiping away years of history in a knife, but the cell was probably going to go sooner than later, so that helped the decision. I'd like to think I did the knife justice, without removing too much of the original character.

TwoFlowersLuggage · Post by **TwoFlowersLuggage** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:49 pm

I think you did a BEAUTIFUL job. In my humble opinion, old celluloid knives are a ticking time bomb and what you did is the equivalent of disarming the bomb and making it safe to once again be enjoyed and treasured.

EyeBJoe · Post by **EyeBJoe** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:00 pm

Amazing transformation. Exemplary work, as always. Inspirational to those of us with ten thumbs.

Joe D.

Colonel26 · Post by **Colonel26** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:03 pm

I think you did a most excellent job Glenn! Very good save.

Steve Warden · Post by **Steve Warden** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:33 pm

D) All of the above

Looks great!

doglegg · Post by **doglegg** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 5:34 pm

Nothing you do surprises me Glenn but it all impresses me. Great job, I bet the grand father would love it.

peanut740 · Post by **peanut740** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:14 pm

Glenn

wlf · Post by **wlf** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 7:50 pm

I applaud Glen.

whitebuffalo58 · Post by **whitebuffalo58** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 1:13 am

Nice save!

WB

tinkerer · Post by **tinkerer** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 12:20 pm

Amazing! How did you get/find/make the scale material?

glennbad · Post by **glennbad** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 1:40 pm

tinkerer wrote:Amazing! How did you get/find/make the scale material?

Thanks everyone!

Tinkerer, they make that in kirinite. I bought it online.

sam eib · Post by **sam eib** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 10:11 pm

Supper job on the rebuild!

Brumbydownunder · Post by **Brumbydownunder** » Thu Apr 26, 2018 7:50 am

Nice! A very empathetic restoration Glenn .... I reckon the 'Old Fella' would approve.

Derek

TripleF · Post by **TripleF** » Thu Apr 26, 2018 11:54 am

Absolutely amazing!!!

Tony_Wood · Post by **Tony_Wood** » Thu Apr 26, 2018 5:20 pm

Great work!

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Fri Apr 27, 2018 9:44 pm

Excellent save Glen and superb work!
I always get a extra measure of satisfaction when I repair an heirloom that connects people to their loved ones who have gone before.

Beautiful job!

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