Mappin & Webb Restoration

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Mappin & Webb Restoration

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Here is an old Sheffield knife that I finally got around to restoring recently.
The handles are ivory and I was able to find a small piece of ivory to replace one of the handles but not enough to replace both handles.

These are the before pictures, I had already cut the pins when I remember to take some before pictures.
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These are the after pictures.
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The process was a bit tedious as the small, thin piece of ivory that I used to make the replacement handle with cost me about $35. So I was very cautious with the handle material; using new drills and new sanding belts to avoid overheating the ivory.

I thought the tang stamps were cool on this knife also; both sides of each blade was stamped:
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Looks good Dale, good job, nice old knife ::tu:: ::tu::
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Nice work Dale. I love seeing these old knives brought back. ___Dave
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Wow Dale. Looks good, real good.
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Good work, Dale.
I like the “trustworthy” stamp.
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Kneet tang stamps and a great job on the rehandle. Made it special. ::tu:: ::tu::
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It looks like the back handle got lightened up in color. How did you do that ?
I have quite a few old ivory pen knives, heavily used but good ivory. I might be able to send you a knife to help with your next ivory replacement job.
I assume existing pin holes can be used.
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Looks like a great resto, Dale! Good for another hundred years now!
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Very cool. Nice save. I just picked up an axe that is stamped trustworthy I wonder if there is any connection?
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I'm not sure Kaleb, didn't True Value at one time use the Trustworthy label?
It may have been another company but I thought it was True Value Hardware that had use the Trustworthy label

Thanks guys, I appreciate the encouragement. I like this one enough I may use it for a Sunday carry.
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Excellent work Dale... I always love to see your restoration jobs.

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orvet wrote:I'm not sure Kaleb, didn't True Value at one time use the Trustworthy label?
It may have been another company but I thought it was True Value Hardware that had use the Trustworthy label

Thanks guys, I appreciate the encouragement. I like this one enough I may use it for a Sunday carry.
If it's the same Trustworthy it has no association with True Value. Trustworthy along with Hardware Hank stores, Golden Rule Lumber Centers, and Ranch & Pet Supply stores is serviced by United Hardware Distributing Co., a dealer-owned corporation based in Plymouth, Minnesota.
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Thank you Jerry! ::tu::
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