What do you do with an old pocket knife?

mossyrockhound
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What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 7, 2011 20:44:05 GMT -5

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Post by mossyrockhound on May 7, 2011 20:44:05 GMT -5

Wasn't sure where to post this. I hope this is OK. I've seen a few knives here before.

I found this old knife in the dirt while gardening and carried it around with me for about a year, then lost it. I just found it again under a fruit tree, so I thought I would give it some new scales. This is a first for me and I will probably be trying it again on a new knife.

Old knife with really worn wooden scales:

Old scales removed and material for new scales (I had to hand cut a slab in two to get two pieces - that's why surfaces are so rough). It's hard to tell, but the bolsters and liner are brass:

The new spine:

The new scales (They are tiger iron). Both sides are pretty much identical:

Thanks for looking. Garry

Last Edit: May 8, 2011 0:45:59 GMT -5 by mossyrockhound

Garry

Toad misunderstood rock expert Only rocks understand me. Member since September 2004 Posts: 12,798	What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 7, 2011 21:05:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Toad on May 7, 2011 21:05:15 GMT -5 Great improvement. Well done.
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NDK Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 9,440	What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 7, 2011 22:42:57 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by NDK on May 7, 2011 22:42:57 GMT -5 That looks fantastic Garry, Nice job! Nate
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colliel82 has rocks in the head Member since November 2007 Posts: 664	What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 8, 2011 9:11:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by colliel82 on May 8, 2011 9:11:03 GMT -5 nice recycle

rockmanken driving up their electric bill Member since March 2009 Posts: 2,624	What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 9, 2011 19:41:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockmanken on May 9, 2011 19:41:27 GMT -5 You did an outstanding job. Now you are hooked. You can't wait until you do another one. I like the tiger iron. Just got some Australian tiger eye to try on a Buck 110. Ken

chasfire starting to spend too much on rocks Member since February 2008 Posts: 180	What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 10, 2011 13:51:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by chasfire on May 10, 2011 13:51:37 GMT -5 Great job Garry. chasfire

blr2449 has rocks in the head Can I retire now? Member since January 2011 Posts: 554	What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 10, 2011 16:56:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by blr2449 on May 10, 2011 16:56:10 GMT -5 That's fantastic!!! I have an old one of my dad's. He used to carry it all the time in the barn. I may have to think about having it re-done.
	Barbara

Fossilman Cave Dweller Member since January 2009 Posts: 20,718	What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 10, 2011 17:43:22 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Fossilman on May 10, 2011 17:43:22 GMT -5 Nice!!!
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rockrookie still telling self it's just a hobby Member since March 2008 Posts: 4,962	What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 10, 2011 20:08:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rockrookie on May 10, 2011 20:08:20 GMT -5 much nicer !! i like the step by step pictures !! --paul
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sandsman1 In Memoriam RIP John "sandsman1" Member since December 2003 Posts: 11,341	What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 11, 2011 6:55:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sandsman1 on May 11, 2011 6:55:15 GMT -5 dam that came out nice -- great job
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tanyafrench driving up their electric bill Great Grandson, Next Generation Rockhound! Member since May 2010 Posts: 2,229	What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 11, 2011 11:51:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tanyafrench on May 11, 2011 11:51:13 GMT -5 Having found the knife twice it really deserved a new life and now it is beautiful. Bet it won't get lost so easy again. Great Job! Tanya
	Tanya

frane misunderstood rock expert Member since July 2008 Posts: 11,015	What do you do with an old pocket knife? May 13, 2011 10:11:44 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by frane on May 13, 2011 10:11:44 GMT -5 I think you did a great job! I totally goofed up the one I tried but that was a long time ago. Maybe it is time to think about trying again. Fran

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