Re-handling one of my knives

OSCAR · Post by **OSCAR** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:25 pm

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Many years ago, I bought a Case knife that was apparently contracted to be made in Germany. One side of the tang was stamped Case, and Soligen Germany on the opposite side. I like the fishtail pattern but the gold flake celluloid covers looked tacky. When the celluloid outgassed, my options were re handle it or throw it out. I opted for the latter and not having the required skills, I sent it to Muskratmanknives on this website. I received it today and I am very impressed by his excellent craftsmanship! He transformed a somewhat mediocre knife into a magnificent knife. I am posting photos of the knife before with the celluloid and after with the bone I requested. I am glad that I asked him to leave off the Case shield as I feel it would detract from the beautiful bone handle that he fitted so well. I am very pleased with the knife now as it looks so much better than before.

petesknives · Post by **petesknives** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 10:59 pm

Here's a Utica that I have, love the craftmanship that MM did!

KLJ77 · Post by **KLJ77** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 11:01 pm

Those new bone scales are very nice, Oscar. Very impressive and GREAT work.

OSCAR · Post by **OSCAR** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 11:08 pm

Pete, that’s a terrific looking job he did! And I cannot be more pleased with the work he did on mine. I’d say that the fit and finish exceeds the original factory made. Very nice looking knife.

OSCAR · Post by **OSCAR** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 11:09 pm

KLJ. THANKS!

petesknives · Post by **petesknives** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 11:34 pm

No, on your knife mine still has the celluloid scales...Was referring to the work that MM did on your Case knife.

OSCAR · Post by **OSCAR** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 11:50 pm

Pete:
I’m not sure if all celluloid outgases, but if it starts showing signs of it, I would get MM to re handle it. It’s a great looking knife you have. Mine started to corrode, and I kept it separate from my others so as not to damage them.
I like the striped covers on your knife way better than the tacky gold sparkled on mine.
Mine took about 30 years to start showing signs of corrosion.

glennbad · Post by **glennbad** » Tue Dec 24, 2019 2:54 am

That came out awesome, Kaleb does great work!

bighomer · Post by **bighomer** » Tue Dec 24, 2019 3:51 am

glennbad wrote: ↑Tue Dec 24, 2019 2:54 am That came out awesome, Kaleb does great work!

Hear Hear.

Doc B · Post by **Doc B** » Tue Dec 24, 2019 6:49 pm

Oscar, that looks awesome!

OSCAR · Post by **OSCAR** » Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:05 pm

Thanks Doc
Muskrat Man does superb work!

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