All About Pocket Knives

I haven't posted for a while, so here's what I've been up to lately. I was lucky enough to acquire a group of 4 very nice Case XX knives with deteriorating celluloid scales (first pic). Several months ago I saw a knife done by Jeff (Jeffin), very, very nicely in synthetic ivory. Of course, I had to buy a sheet of the stuff. I've been itching to try it on something and the 32024 1/2 (small jack at the top of the first pic) seemed to be calling for it. I generally don't like working on the smaller knives, first because they aren't my favorite, and second, because I seem to have better outcomes with larger knives. The synthetic ivory is a more delicate material than I am used to and I definitely need more practice with it. (I just noticed a crack that I apparently created by one of the rocker pin heads.) At the bottom is what I did with the 6185 Doctor knife in greenish bone. I'm much happier with the outcome on that one. I have some ideas about what I'm going to do with the 2-31093's (toothpicks), but haven't decided quite yet. Decisions, decisions.......

Great work, Herb! Nice way to restore some cool knives with pristine blades but blown out scales.

Herb, I'd be happy to put either one in my pocket! I think they both look great!

A real first-class job, Herb! I have not worked with the synthetic ivory so I know nothing about it, but it sure looks classy and beautiful on that Case!

Beautiful work!
Jeff

Reverand wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:38 am A real first-class job, Herb! I have not worked with the synthetic ivory so I know nothing about it, but it sure looks classy and beautiful on that Case!

Reverand, here's the link if you are interested: https://www.masecraftsupply.com/Alterna ... c_268.html As I mentioned, Jeff turned me on to it, and I do appreciate his sharing the information with me. As far as I am concerned, the jury is still out, but I do plan to try it again. (I have a whole sheet of it.) It is a bit more delicate than I anticipated, and I hate it when a pin crack shows up the day after I finish up on a knife. Very annoying! I need to be more careful next time.

I'm impressed! I just wish I had the talent and know how like you to even attempt it. Great job.

Looks great!


Jan

herbva wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:17 pm It is a bit more delicate than I anticipated, and I hate it when a pin crack shows up the day after I finish up on a knife. Very annoying! I need to be more careful next time.

It’s an interesting material but I agree with you that it’s a little more fragile than you might think. Acrylics are usually pretty forgiving but the synthetic ivory is a bit brittle.
It looks great when finished though!
Jeff

herbva wrote: ↑Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:17 pm It is a bit more delicate than I anticipated, and I hate it when a pin crack shows up the day after I finish up on a knife. Very annoying! I need to be more careful next time.

Don't let it curdle your milk. Even those who consider themselves professionals get a pin crack now and then. Of course there is a percentage of them that blame it on someone or something else so it's not their fault.

I really like the looks of that ivory, synthetic or not! Very nice.

Great work on those two..

Nice saves on both!

You are your own worst critic! I agree with the others nice wor!

Very nice work, they look great