Hey all,
I am the proud owner of my first KABAR USMC fixed blade knife. I've never owned a knife with a blade this long. On online acquaintance gifted it to me because he didn't need it and it needs some work. I've cleaned the blade up to where I like it and it looks good with some patina on it. At least I think it looks good. I would like to get the tip sharpened to a better point though.
The main thing it needs is a new handle. I have never done anything like this before. The good thing is that KABAR sells a kit with all the parts needed to replace the handle, finger guard and pommel. I think it's only $7 or $8, not including shipping.
What I'd like to ask about is how hard it would be to find someone to replace it for me. If I took all the old handle off and sent it to the person with the kit included, how expensive do you think a job like that would be? I really wouldn't care that much if the pieces in the kit were put in place and then sent back to me to let me shape the handle. At least I could have some hand in getting it finished.
Any help or advice you care to give would be appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
Larry
Topic: Handle Replacement on KABAR USMC...Help Needed. (Read 2347 times)
