All About Pocket Knives

This was a nice sentimental project for me. The person's grandfather found it in his possessions. As you can see in the before pic, it was looking a little worse for wear. Weighing to leave it alone with the fear of the cell gassing out further, I offered to replace the covers with something close to the original, and reprofile the main blade so it would be more usable again. I always cringe with the thought of wiping away years of history in a knife, but the cell was probably going to go sooner than later, so that helped the decision. I'd like to think I did the knife justice, without removing too much of the original character.

I think you did a BEAUTIFUL job. In my humble opinion, old celluloid knives are a ticking time bomb and what you did is the equivalent of disarming the bomb and making it safe to once again be enjoyed and treasured.

Amazing transformation. Exemplary work, as always. Inspirational to those of us with ten thumbs.


Joe D.

I think you did a most excellent job Glenn! Very good save.

D) All of the above

Looks great!

Nothing you do surprises me Glenn but it all impresses me. Great job, I bet the grand father would love it.

Glenn

I applaud Glen.

Nice save!


WB

Amazing! How did you get/find/make the scale material?

tinkerer wrote:Amazing! How did you get/find/make the scale material?

Thanks everyone!

Tinkerer, they make that in kirinite. I bought it online.

Supper job on the rebuild!

Nice! A very empathetic restoration Glenn .... I reckon the 'Old Fella' would approve.

Derek

Absolutely amazing!!!

Great work!

Excellent save Glen and superb work!
I always get a extra measure of satisfaction when I repair an heirloom that connects people to their loved ones who have gone before.

Beautiful job!