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Re: Restoring an old carving knife
Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 6:14 pm
by Dunderi
That's got a really nice shape to it.
What are the pins called that hold the handles on?
Re: Restoring an old carving knife
Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 7:13 pm
by trevort
Fark. I was really nervous about what I would see when camel posted a photo of his old chopper
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Re: Restoring an old carving knife
Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 7:41 pm
by Camel
Dunderi wrote: ↑Sun May 20, 2018 6:14 pm
That's got a really nice shape to it.
What are the pins called that hold the handles on?
The pins are just 1/8th inch brass rod, doing it again I would get hold of some more cutlers rivets, similar to the ones I put in the choppers I made, there is a thread on here somewhere. Yep its great to use, but you can see where I stuffed up and used sand paper to try and clean it up.
I really stuffed up the patina which was rather like a good bluing job on a barrel, very deep and dark, the some numpty ham fisted dickhead decided to "clean" it up. Still kicking myself.
Re: Restoring an old carving knife
Posted: Sun May 20, 2018 7:43 pm
by Camel
Re: Restoring an old carving knife
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 3:33 am
by curan
Camel wrote: ↑Sun May 20, 2018 7:41 pm I really stuffed up the patina which was rather like a good bluing job on a barrel, very deep and dark, the some numpty ham fisted dickhead decided to "clean" it up. Still kicking myself.
Numptys and gurus all generally start from the same level of ignorance Mark.
Don't be too hard on yourself. Ya just gotta start somewhere!
Re: Restoring an old carving knife
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 6:39 am
by mick_762
Re: Restoring an old carving knife
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 9:44 am
by MISSED
Re: Restoring an old carving knife
Posted: Mon May 21, 2018 1:31 pm
by trevort
I agree
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Re: Restoring an old carving knife
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 4:48 pm
by Branxhunter
Re: Restoring an old carving knife
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 7:02 pm
by Gnome
Hey Dunderi,
How did the blades come up, did you end up doing a molasses soak?
Found this recipe years ago on google when wanting to clean a couple old but very usable long carving bone handeld blades. Hung them in/over a 2 liter milk bottle and worked a treat. Wish I had taken before pics but can get an after.
~To remove rust from tools without using caustic chemicals, mix 1 part molasses with 9 parts water in a container, then soak the rusty items in it for between several days and two weeks. The solution breaks down the rust and holds it in suspension.~
Also found this clip.
https://youtu.be/vq5IUiYMhRM
Re: Restoring an old carving knife
Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 7:14 pm
by Dunderi
Oh thats helpful!
I actually gave it a scrub with a green pad and then an oil and have been using it - this time of year is all about filling the freezer
But now you've reminded me I will do so and report back!