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Offline SveinD

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Knife help?
« on: March 28, 2010, 03:11:00 PM »
My father gave me this knife to use as an all-arounder.
 
Do any of you crafters recognize the wood used?

 

It has seen better days and I would like to get some tips on 'sprucing it up' a bit..

I was thinking polishing both the sheat, blade and handle, but I don't have the faintest clue what to use?
The sheat is scraped, but not dried up..

Thank you for all help and/or tips  :)
-SveinD-
Centaur 58" Glass XTL 40@28

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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Knife help?
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2010, 05:16:00 PM »
Considering the style and its origin, I would be tempted to guess spalted birch.
Cleaning with really fine sandpaper followed by wetting with mineral oil will bring life back to the handle.
A little mineral oil on the sheath might help as well.
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When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
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Offline SveinD

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Re: Knife help?
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2010, 05:44:00 PM »
Thanks Karl! I'll get some mineral oil and 1000grit sandpaper tomorrow!
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