Western Repair with Extra User

Posted this Western repair on maint/repair forum (more restoration pics there) but finished the extra user made to go with it (it's a surprise for bro in law) so thought would post here. The stacked leather replacement came out ok but the cast aluminum (pot metal) butt had corroded under tape wrap on it so is a bit rough but better, at least stopped further corrosion. Made a same dimension user (440C, RC 60, LN2 cryo, micarta scales) so he could retire Western if wanted as his grandfather originally purchased it in MT and has been passed down. The Western sheath was re-sewn, cleaned, and treated with Sno-Seal. The user sheath has deerskin lining and I think took longer than the knife to make....:52:

Very Cool!
I'm sure your Bro will be very happy, Please and Proud to use your new knife also!

Laurence

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Great looking repair without losing the original look. Nice second knife too. Great work. Wade

Thanks Wade, I appreciate the compliment and the advice you gave- I'm happy the way it all turned out.

I agree you did a great job of keeping the original look.........nice work.

Gill

Thanks Gill!

Outstanding restoration job.

I really like the new knife as well.

Bob

man ausbrooks that came out great!!! sweet job

Nice job all around....that stacked handle looks GOOD!!

Thanks a lot Bob, Franklin, and Randy for the compliments- I really like restorations, as long as not too far gone- caught this one in time.