Inox horn handled switchblade

[zed6309]

Hi guys , ok i got this old horn handled switchblade as a gift for doing some work on a friends knife , it doesnt work 100% but im going to dismantle it and re build it , now these are iligal to carry in the uk and ive not owned one since the 80's and they was illegal then as well i think , so all it says is INOX (stainless steel) on the blade , what era would you think this is from ? I was thinking possibly 60's 70's ? Ill take more pics as i repair it

[wiseguy]

It has the most modern button setup , I’m not exactly sure when this was implemented ,,,,probably 70/80s >

[Madmarco]

It's a cool little knife to bring back to life Paul. From what I can see it appears to be a swivel bolster release model and the liners aren't "D" stamped, as well as it having a flat-grind blade, so it appears to be a newer model from after 1962, but those observations are only my opinion, wait for Bill D. to see it and he give you more accurate information. It'll be fun watching you re-build this knife Paul, please keep us posted along with pictures!

[zed6309]

Thanks guys for the info im going to try and save the horn covers , but if not im going to put stag covers on that ill age , this is my first switchblade restoration as not common in the uk

[zed6309]

Well thats it broken down , im going to put Stag scsles on it will need a good clean and possibly ill need to make a new button side liner as the pin hole has worn so the blade doesnt close all the way in

[doglegg]

Enjoying the progress Paul.

[zed6309]

Enjoying the progress Paul.

Thank you im really looking forward to sorting it out

[Madmarco]

Well thats it broken down , im going to put Stag scsles on it will need a good clean and possibly ill need to make a new button side liner as the pin hole has worn so the blade doesnt close all the way in 20210517_092514-01.jpeg

This will be a great project Paul. If the blade is peeking you definitely should build a new liner, cuz the peeking will bother you to no end if you don't correct it. This is just a suggestion and haven't tried it myself, but, I'm wondering if you could put a drop of solder in the existing catch-hole and then drill a new hole into the solder. I know this has been done for pivot holes, but don't know if it would work for the catch hole. As I said, just a suggestion. Your knife will look teriffic with stag covers too!

[zed6309]

Well thats it broken down , im going to put Stag scsles on it will need a good clean and possibly ill need to make a new button side liner as the pin hole has worn so the blade doesnt close all the way in 20210517_092514-01.jpeg

This will be a great project Paul. If the blade is peeking you definitely should build a new liner, cuz the peeking will bother you to no end if you don't correct it. This is just a suggestion and haven't tried it myself, but, I'm wondering if you could put a drop of solder in the existing catch-hole and then drill a new hole into the solder. I know this has been done for pivot holes, but don't know if it would work for the catch hole. As I said, just a suggestion. Your knife will look teriffic with stag covers too!

Cheers Marco i was thinking about doing something with the hole but might be easier making a new liner ? Although ive never done that before , this is my first switchblade restoration, so fingers crossed

[Madmarco]

I'm sure you'll do fine Paul. I can't honestly say if building a new liner would be easier, I guess it's something you'll need to decide. I would suggest you do whichever method you're most comfortable with. If I can offer any assistance along the way, please just let me know, and I'll try to help if I can.

[zed6309]

Big thanks to JJ for the message anout sorting out the hole on the liner i did a bit more today , outer cover was fun lol , im happy with how they look

[wiseguy]

Looking good !

[zed6309]

Looking good !

Thanks JJ and thanks for the help mate via messages appreciated, im a big antler fan so thought what not Im taking this build slowly abd doing bits here and there as in no hurry

[Madmarco]

Big thanks to JJ for the message anout sorting out the hole on the liner i did a bit more today , outer cover was fun lol , im happy with how they look 20210518_150314-01.jpeg

It's coming along nicely Paul. Your choice of covers is spectacular, that's some gnarly lookin' stag. Would you mind sharing JJ's method for repairing the catch-hole for future reference? Thx!

[zed6309]

Big thanks to JJ for the message anout sorting out the hole on the liner i did a bit more today , outer cover was fun lol , im happy with how they look 20210518_150314-01.jpeg

It's coming along nicely Paul. Your choice of covers is spectacular, that's some gnarly lookin' stag. Would you mind sharing JJ's method for repairing the catch-hole for future reference? Thx!

Cheers Marco and this is what JJ said to do

i typically repair "blade peek" on Italian knives fairly easily by simply "moving " the worn liner metal back into place

[Madmarco]

Big thanks to JJ for the message anout sorting out the hole on the liner i did a bit more today , outer cover was fun lol , im happy with how they look 20210518_150314-01.jpeg

It's coming along nicely Paul. Your choice of covers is spectacular, that's some gnarly lookin' stag. Would you mind sharing JJ's method for repairing the catch-hole for future reference? Thx!

Cheers Marco and this is what JJ said to do

i typically repair "blade peek" on Italian knives fairly easily by simply "moving " the worn liner metal back into place

I can't say I understand what that means Paul, but thanks all the same.

[zed6309]

It's coming along nicely Paul. Your choice of covers is spectacular, that's some gnarly lookin' stag. Would you mind sharing JJ's method for repairing the catch-hole for future reference? Thx!

Cheers Marco and this is what JJ said to do

i typically repair "blade peek" on Italian knives fairly easily by simply "moving " the worn liner metal back into place

I can't say I understand what that means Paul, but thanks all the same.

I think basically buy tapping the bit thats pushed upen back into place to make the hole it's original size

[1967redrider]

Looking great, Paul!

[Madmarco]

Cheers Marco and this is what JJ said to do

i typically repair "blade peek" on Italian knives fairly easily by simply "moving " the worn liner metal back into place

I can't say I understand what that means Paul, but thanks all the same.

I think basically buy tapping the bit thats pushed upen back into place to make the hole it's original size

Thanks Paul, I think I get it now!

[zed6309]

I can't say I understand what that means Paul, but thanks all the same.

I think basically buy tapping the bit thats pushed upen back into place to make the hole it's original size

Thanks Paul, I think I get it now!

All the pins etc are ordered so hopefully i can do more next week