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Title: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
Post by: Rick Enos 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.

 (http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/renos53/100_2002.jpg)
 (http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/renos53/100_1994.jpg)
 (http://i680.photobucket.com/albums/vv166/renos53/100_1993.jpg)

Title: Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
Post by: kuch on October 13, 2010, 05:33:00 PM

very good. i have done a couple of "repairs" from house fires.

Title: Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
Post by: Rick Enos 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.

Title: Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
Post by: elk ninja on October 13, 2010, 06:59:00 PM

Looks good!  Love the old WWII fighting knives...

Title: Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
Post by: DANA HOLMAN on October 13, 2010, 07:53:00 PM

I think you did a good job. I think the leather will age over time
Dana

Title: Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
Post by: Rufus 25 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.

Title: Re: (saved) World war ll-Repair-Cattaraugus 225Q
Post by: Rick Enos 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.