Boker USA celluloid breakdown and takedown

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Tony_Wood
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Boker USA celluloid breakdown and takedown

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This belonged to a friend’s dad who has passed.
Old scales were failing and he wanted to go back with olive micarta.

Breakdown: ::facepalm::
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Takedown: :shock:
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Shakedown: ::groove::
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Good job Tony. You saved a fine old knife from a certain death! ::ds::
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Yes, the olive micarta does look good on that Boker. Saved another old one from decomposition. Turned out great!
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Lucky you got to that one when you did--Granddad had a near identical knife in his collection that outgassed, which meant a good two hours of work for me. At least I got a bunch that had issues (worn blades, a broke secondary blade, damaged handles, etc.) that were good as users.
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I always enjoy working on these family projects. Nice save!
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Breakdown, takedown, shakedown..I love it!... Great work Tony!

I have got to get myself some of these other scale materials to keep on hand.

Good save!!
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Should be a happy friend! Talkin' bought excess gas!
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Nice save and a good looking knife! ::tu::
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