Looking for knives, and a knife mechanic

[coffeecup]

As noted in another post, I recently had several of my EDC knives stolen from my van. I have spares for two of them (194OT and a TL-29), but I don’t have a user to replace the third: a WWII issue Easy-Open jack knife made by Ideal. I’m looking for a replacement.

Basically, I want a swell-end or teardrop jack, though I might consider the right Barlow. Additionally, it has to meet the following criteria:
--spear and pen blades, or sheepsfoot and pen blades.
--3”-4” long when folded
--handles of natural material, preferably jigged bone.

As this is a carry piece, it needs to have good springs. On the other hand, I don’t mind some blade wear or minor cracks in the handles. Ideally, it would have a bail or lanyard ring.

I can do Paypal etc or trade if I have something you want, but won’t have a chance to list trade goods until Monday PM.

I’m also looking for a reliable knife mechanic. I’ve too many pieces in need of repair, too many ideas for customization, and not enough time to do the work! We’re probably looking at a knife or two, every month or two, for a while. Upcoming projects include replacement of scales on a couple of WWII Easy-Open jacks like I recently lost, either replacing a pen blade or converting a Boker Barlow to single blade, and some customization on a TL-29.

You can reply here or send me a PM, I’ll get back to you ASAP. Thanks!

PS: I’m also looking for a hawksbill for gardening this year.

[Paladin]

I have a nice Queen Barlow in my store. Also have a Case barlow with RAZ blade.
Both are essentially mint knives.
I'd contact Muskrat Man about repair/customization. There are several here on the forum.

Ray

[muskrat man]

PM sent RE hawkbill and repair/customization.

[coffeecup]

Thanks Paladin, but I can only use spear/pen or sheepsfoot/pen blade combinations.