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Start over and do it right.. I've done it several times. Slow learner and hated the idea of starting. I was never really pleased with the results. It didn't form as well and the resolene didn't last as long. In one case the black boot dye and the resolene started to lift off as I pressed hard...

1. Keep it simple. 2. For hand stitching a Tandy leather stitching wheel is a must. Its got various sized wheels for varying stitch lenght. 3. A single hole leather punch is basic. Just don't punch to deep. 6 prong stitching tools are fine for long straight runs but when you get to curves it...

Ditto on the take it easy. Better a day or two in bed or the easy chair watching your favorites than a week in a hospital. Get well soon.

Nothing as old as yours. I have dads issue knife from 50s, a couple of Schrade folders from the 70s and a Kabar from same era.

And to think these folkes over in Spokane are thinking our 9 to 20 degree days are horrible. One day of your temps and it would close the town.

Nice attempt. With this style sheath, think symmetry. Try to mirror top, bottom and both ends. It will look more pleasing to the eye. For example the belt slots.. they appear uneven.. they should be mirrors in angles and distances from edges. It appears you tried to use some type of black...

Ditto Ed's comments. Try the internet. Lots of info on those bayonets if you look.

Wish I had read this a few years ago when I got the itch to experiment with jimping. Was really happy they weren't expensive files. Sage advice Ed. I hadn't considered/experienced a customer wanting changes after I started a knife. Thanks

1. To the best of my knowledge the USMC never issued a commemorative knife. 2. 25$ is inexpensive. Buy one and give us a test report. 3. Most marines are very likely carrying the current standard issue made by Ontario ,oks-3s

I got into this after reading Ed Caffreys comments on protecting blades, especially damascus. I to try to keep coats thin but sometimes the trigger finger gets carried away. I've tried sanding back to original blade surface and taking it to a smooth surface 600 grit. I'm not sure if either...

sir. Had/have the same problem and the gun kote tech that answered my email suggested it was caused by the higher temp. I didn't ask if it effected longivity of finish. I'm still playing with it to see if its affected the durability of the gun kote. I will say it does cause some...

have to agree with Ed. For several years I had a great driver. Even went so far as to walk a package in 200 yards to house, in snow, when I had gate closed. Since the its hit or miss. I can understand leaving a package at gate when its closed but when they attach it to an open gate it gets dumb...

great minds Randy

Try Boss dogs USA knifemaker site. Hes got a good selection.

knives4me. Sir.... J. Wilson pointed out its a Pakistani copy. That's a clue as to its value.. In the collecting field generally you look for age, rareness and uniqueness, owned by a recognized person of fame, used in a movie, etc. A little research on the internet can provide you a wealth...

Greg. Don't wait. Find the bladesmiths in your area. If you can SAFELY (the covid) its worth it.. even if its costs bucks. I still struggle with seeming simple things that a class would have cured in a couple hours. Several years ago I procrastinated on a class Ed. That was a big mistake...

Lol. Have practically same set. Mine has a dagger style knife blade. Brass footings with what looks like steel top top fittings. Mine was a gift from a family in Pakistan. My handles have similar pattern to case carvings.. of course similar styles are found in throughout southeast Asia and...

This build versus buy conversation has going on for generations. I went through the same gyrations. After many arguments with myself I finally decided to go with a pre-built. That purchase decision was based on Time. I could spend a couple weeks or more buying parts waiting for them to be...

Fyi. The numbers on the pommel were for month and year of manufacture. To my knowledge Ontario is latest maker of that blade. You will find early pilot survival knives made by Marble(prototype mostly sold to civilian market), Camillus, and as Ed stated, for the last couple decades Ontario.

truck or car spring