I put a few TIPS back on last weekend

[Meridian_Mike]

I've had these 2 for a while. I got the 2OT from Roland last year (I think) and it was my first 2OT so I was a little skeered to mess with it.
When I got it, it was in really nice shape for a knife you just can find. Even though the main blade was tipped..... I was proud to have it.
Somehow, I must have got a good dose of intestinal fortitude. SO, it was time to put a tip on this guy.
Here he is before....

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I took my time, I made sure I didn't take off too much.... and here he is with a good shine-up on both blades.....

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Then, after that one, I remembered this Schrade-Walden 125OT that had been sitting in my project box and it was also in need of a new tip.
Here he is before....

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Who ever originally bought this knife must have broke off the tip EARLY and put it in a drawer. Other than the surface rust, there was NO blade wear. Here he is with his new tip.

I was happy with the way they turned out. The 125OT was the one I wondered if I could put a tip on it and still have a decent looking knife. The nail nick was so close to the top, I was worried I wouldn't be able to get a decent tip on it without getting INTO the nick.
Well, I did and the tip is even inside the blade well where it belongs!
Thanks for looking everyone!

[treefarmer]

That's the way to make 'em look good once again! Great job, Meridian_ Mike.
Treefarmer

[Jeffinn]

Excellent work Mike!
Jeff

[Doc B]

Amazing how small changes, can make big changes in curb appeal! Nice job!

[Meridian_Mike]

Thanks for the complements everyone!!

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My dyslexia had the title to this thread all messed up....LOL

[Meridian_Mike]

Here is a better pic of the 2OT.....
Maybe one day I will learn how to take pictures.....

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Thanks AGAIN Roland for selling me this nice example of a 2OT for my collection.

[Steve Warden]

Wow! They look great!
Way to go, Mike

[Meridian_Mike]

Thanks Steve!

[doglegg]

Maybe one day I will learn how to take pictures.....


Some are gifted picture takers and some are excellent knife restorers. Keep doing what you are doing.
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[Meridian_Mike]

Some are gifted picture takers and some are excellent knife restorers. Keep doing what you are doing.

Thanks for the nice words!
I am striving to get better with each knife I do.
I STILL learn something NEW each time.

[KLJ77]

Just saw this Mike. Awesome work on those knives. Can't even suspect they had broken tips. Kudos!

[glennbad]

Looking good, and serviceable!

[Meridian_Mike]

Thanks Y'all.....
I am still learning!!

[kootenay joe]

Mike, excellent work ! The lines of the blades flow so well it is not easy to tell they have been re-tipped. And how did you 'shine' the blades ? by hand ? or buffer wheel ? Perhaps you could post an outline of your procedure for getting such a 'natural' looking finish on the blades ? I'm sure i am not the only one who is interested in learning from you.
And, maybe you could make a thread in this forum on how you re-tip a blade ? I have re-tipped only a few blades and my results are no where near as perfect as yours.
thanks, kj

[Meridian_Mike]

WOW... thanks Roland!
Next time I re-tip a knife I will TRY (LOL) to remember to take a few pics as I go.... so I can show y'all my method.
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The finish on the blades was accomplished by using a small 3/4" wide hand sanding block/rod thing I made out of a piece of wood. It is about 10" long.
I use the sanding block and a piece of (about) 320 grit paper. I make sure to sand and watch the finish as I go while sanding the blade surface.
(again.... I will try to remember a few pics for next time.....)
Oh..... one other thing...
You have to have a SHARP file to cut a blade.
I use hand tools as much as possible.
Power tools have always helped me make my mistakes MUCH FASTER and DEEPER than hand tools.....LOL.

[herbva]

Awesome work Mike! You have a great eye for the new lines that are needed. If I didn't know that you reprofiled those knives, I don't think I would have ever noticed. I must confess that I draw the lines I want with a marker and then take off of most of what is needed on my bench grinder (coarse wheel first, then fine wheel), and finish the job with a good file. The trick, which I have learned the hard way, is to stay outside of the line when using the grinder, and then cozy up to the line with the file.

[herbva]

Awesome work Mike! You have a great eye for the new lines that are needed. If I didn't know that you reprofiled those knives, I don't think I would have ever noticed. I must confess that I draw the lines I want with a marker and then take off of most of what is needed on my bench grinder (coarse wheel first, then fine wheel), and finish the job with a good file. The trick, which I have learned the hard way, is to stay outside of the line when using the grinder, and then cozy up to the line with the file.

[Meridian_Mike]

Awesome work Mike! You have a great eye for the new lines that are needed. If I didn't know that you reprofiled those knives, I don't think I would have ever noticed. I must confess that I draw the lines I want with a marker and then take off of most of what is needed on my bench grinder (coarse wheel first, then fine wheel), and finish the job with a good file. The trick, which I have learned the hard way, is to stay outside of the line when using the grinder, and then cozy up to the line with the file.

Thanks Herb!
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Your methods sound very good. I guess I get too afraid of taking off too much too quick.

[herbva]

Oops, sorry, I see that somehow I posted that twice. Oh well, its that's the worst thing that happens today, I'm doing pretty good!

[Meridian_Mike]

Oops, sorry, I see that somehow I posted that twice. Oh well, its that's the worst thing that happens today, I'm doing pretty good!

LOL..... yep, I am sure I will FAR surpass your boo-boo before this day is done!

[DM11]

Those look great Mike!

[TPK]

Great Job Mike!

Good night Friends!

[Dinadan]

Very nice work, Mike. Clean lines on those knifes.

[kootenay joe]

Mike, sorry to 'bug' you, but with the 320 sandpaper do you go parallel to blade or across it ? What do you then use to remove the scratches from the blade surface left by the sanding ?
kj

[KleenCut61]

Great Work Mike Sure Was Worth The Efforts Beautiful Piece K.C.