2 Recent Resurrections

[1967redrider]

I bought both of these relics as an auction lot this past Summer. Both were broken, dirty, rusty and I think I paid about $100 including auction house fees.

First I got the hoof pick/harness punch/pliers knife fixed for around $35, but the Paul Weyersberg Fallschirmjager was a bit trickier. I found a site online that did repairs to these knives, and $200 later it fires and locks perfectly. Covering up a symbol that a previous owner etched into the walnut scale, these were military knives mainly made in the 1930s.

I guess my parting words from this experience are find someone who does quality repairs and be patient, then good things will happen.

[Stanwade]

I like them both but especially the auto— nice John!

[herbva]

Both are nice saves John. I'll have to check out that auto next time we get together!

[orvet]

The look great!

[doglegg]

Great rescue on those two. Both very special knives. Both knives fulfill the purpose of their design well. Thanks for putting them back in operation.

[ken98k]

I bought both of these relics as an auction lot this past Summer. Both were broken, dirty, rusty and I think I paid about $100 including auction house fees.

First I got the hoof pick/harness punch/pliers knife fixed for around $35, but the Paul Weyersberg Fallschirmjager was a bit trickier. I found a site online that did repairs to these knives, and $200 later it fires and locks perfectly. Covering up a symbol that a previous owner etched into the walnut scale, these were military knives mainly made in the 1930s.

I guess my parting words from this experience are find someone who does quality repairs and be patient, then good things will happen.

I'm curious about the hoof pick knife. I know they quit making them over a hundred years ago. Did the mechanic just happen to have a blade or did he weld on to the original stub??

[1967redrider]

I bought both of these relics as an auction lot this past Summer. Both were broken, dirty, rusty and I think I paid about $100 including auction house fees.

First I got the hoof pick/harness punch/pliers knife fixed for around $35, but the Paul Weyersberg Fallschirmjager was a bit trickier. I found a site online that did repairs to these knives, and $200 later it fires and locks perfectly. Covering up a symbol that a previous owner etched into the walnut scale, these were military knives mainly made in the 1930s.

I guess my parting words from this experience are find someone who does quality repairs and be patient, then good things will happen.

I'm curious about the hoof pick knife. I know they quit making them over a hundred years ago. Did the mechanic just happen to have a blade or did he weld on to the original stub??

It was welded, can you tell? I can't but others might have a keener eye than mine. With these old knives, if the blade isn't a spear with a match striker long pull and the O. Barnett tang stamping, it's been altered by someone along the way. Things to look for when buying one on eBay.

[1967redrider]

Thanks for the other complements too!

I should add that the Weyersberg uses gravity for opening and closing, as opposed to springs. Simple design but the spring steel seems to be the weak point on these old knives. I see a lot of them with missing triggers.

[TPK]

Great to see old knives being restored! Nice saves John!

[ken98k]

I bought both of these relics as an auction lot this past Summer. Both were broken, dirty, rusty and I think I paid about $100 including auction house fees.

First I got the hoof pick/harness punch/pliers knife fixed for around $35, but the Paul Weyersberg Fallschirmjager was a bit trickier. I found a site online that did repairs to these knives, and $200 later it fires and locks perfectly. Covering up a symbol that a previous owner etched into the walnut scale, these were military knives mainly made in the 1930s.

I guess my parting words from this experience are find someone who does quality repairs and be patient, then good things will happen.

I'm curious about the hoof pick knife. I know they quit making them over a hundred years ago. Did the mechanic just happen to have a blade or did he weld on to the original stub??

It was welded, can you tell? I can't but others might have a keener eye than mine. With these old knives, if the blade isn't a spear with a match striker long pull and the O. Barnett tang stamping, it's been altered by someone along the way. Things to look for when buying one on eBay.

Amazing workmanship!

[rustyoldknife]

Great Looking knives