mercman Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Well, here are the before and after.i decided all i would do is change the handle(it was made from a very soft wood) and clean the blade.Handle now is kiln dried maple,lightly stained in honey maple stain.The blade cleaned up better than i expected.I used steel wool and turbine oil,then buffed it with my dremel and some 'blue rouge' just for you aplumma ,and i can't remember what its called in french,but it took me 20 mins to get him to understand what i wanted.Bleu rouge i said, in french,he just stared at me like i was rabid. His boss heard me and came over with and directed me to the proper isle. that stuff is miraculous.once the stain and clear coat are completely dry, i plan on polishing the handle up with a good pastewax and buff it. I will use it for the purpose my father intended, and pass it down the line. when i removed the old handle, there was dryed up moose and deer blood between the handle and the blade that has been there for almost 50 years. You can see it on the inside of the old handles in the pictures. In my eyes its still the same knife, and knowing him like i did, i know he approves. thanks to all your input. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Very nice. There sure is a wealth of knowledge availible here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cisco Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Very nice work indeed on a labour of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Great job . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Good on ya, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 I think you did the knife and the spirit that lives their good... Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishforfun Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 I'll ehco Arts reply nice job and Dad would like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Thanks all !!! I appreciate the approval. Buying the boat and going fishing again resurfaced a lot on memories of fishing with him and my bro.Oh the tangles and knots we kids would end up with in our lines.He never got angry, just shook his head and laffed and went to work untangleing us. He was a warrant officer and was a proud soldier, but he was just dad with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted September 19, 2010 Report Share Posted September 19, 2010 Yup! Looks really good and ready to be handed down to the next generation one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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