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Offline Rick Enos

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(saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
« on: October 13, 2010, 05:24:00 PM »
Had a guy stop in at the house a while back & showed me this knife.It was rust from top to bottom.The leather handle was all but rotted off.It was his fathers millitary knife.He asked me if I could do anything for him.I told him I would do what I could.No guarentees.So just completed my first repair.I just thought I would post a couple of pics.Not real great but its better than before.

 
 
 
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Offline kuch

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Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2010, 05:33:00 PM »
very good. i have done a couple of "repairs" from house fires.
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Offline Rick Enos

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Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2010, 05:53:00 PM »
Any tips would be appreciated.I tried to burn the leather a bit to put some age on it.
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Offline elk ninja

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Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2010, 06:59:00 PM »
Looks good!  Love the old WWII fighting knives...
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Offline DANA HOLMAN

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Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2010, 07:53:00 PM »
I think you did a good job. I think the leather will age over time
Dana
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Offline Rufus 25

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Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2010, 12:34:00 PM »
You did an "Outstanding" job on that knife.  Just rub the leather with a good conditioner and it will darken a little bit and over time it will darken more.
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Offline Rick Enos

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Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
« Reply #6 on: October 15, 2010, 07:15:00 PM »
After I burn buffed the leather I put super glue on it.Maybe that was a mistake.Live & learn.
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