Knife Repair?

[Cock Throppled]

I have an od paring knife. It might be as much as 100 years old, and holds sentimental value. Made in Sheffield, Britain. The blade has never been sharpened, to my knowledge, but is still like a razor, and is a great little knife.

Problem is, over the years the wood handle has has become brittle, and some chunks have started to break off.

Does anyone know where it could either be repaired, or have attached a new, wood handle for this small knife? Lower Mainland.
Thanks.

 

[sybian]

I have an od paring knife. It might be as much as 100 years old, and holds sentimental value. Made in Sheffield, Britain. The blade has never been sharpened, to my knowledge, but is still like a razor, and is a great little knife.

Problem is, over the years the wood handle has has become brittle, and some chunks have started to break off.

Does anyone know where it could either be repaired, or have attached a new, wood handle for this small knife? Lower Mainland.
Thanks.

Check your messages....Sy

 

[susi]

Check your messages....Sy

me too sy!!! can you message me some details? i have some old knives in need of handles...

love susie

 

[sybian]

me too sy!!! can you message me some details? i have some old knives in need of handles...

love susie

No problem.

 

[lostviking]

Try any House of knives, they might be able to put you in contact with the manufacturer .Also any decent bladesmith should be able to put on a new handle. Maybe try to find out the value of the knife first. You might be able to get some decent coin from a collector and buy a brand new one Tons of good pairing knives on the market. Good luck

 

[sybian]

Try any House of knives, they might be able to put you in contact with the manufacturer .Also any decent bladesmith should be able to put on a new handle. Maybe try to find out the value of the knife first. You might be able to get some decent coin from a collector and buy a brand new one Tons of good pairing knives on the market. Good luck

Well since you brought it up......any Bowie knives , tomahawks, boot knives, that are over 100 + years....run em by me first before you sell them.
Having said that I do understand sentimental value ,to a knife that has been in the family for generations or centuries.
If your refurbishing an old knife with ivory, you can get legal Mastadon for the handle, if you want a handle that is almost indestructible , you can get Micarta, that is resin infused under high pressure using various materials.
Antler is a traditional choice, readily available, very tough, somewhat nonslip when wet, and the animal doesn't have to be harvested to obtain the material, as they shed them every year.....if that's a concern.
I have a weakness for bone handled knives, but it can dry, crack or chip...particularly when they are over a century old.
My using knives in the field are D-2 blades, with Micarta handles ....meat processing knives are all plastic injected, for sanitary reasons.
...and don't get me started on Damascus layered blades, unless you have the entire day to talk.
They are the Mona Lisa of the knife world.....and I have many.

 

[lostviking]

Well since you brought it up......any Bowie knives , tomahawks, boot knives, that are over 100 + years....run em by me first before you sell them.
Having said that I do understand sentimental value ,to a knife that has been in the family for generations or centuries.
If your refurbishing an old knife with ivory, you can get legal Mastadon for the handle, if you want a handle that is almost indestructible , you can get Micarta, that is resin infused under high pressure using various materials.
Antler is a traditional choice, readily available, very tough, somewhat nonslip when wet, and the animal doesn't have to be harvested to obtain the material, as they shed them every year.....if that's a concern.
I have a weakness for bone handled knives, but it can dry, crack or chip...particularly when they are over a century old.
My using knives in the field are D-2 blades, with Micarta handles ....meat processing knives are all plastic injected, for sanitary reasons.
...and don't get me started on Damascus layered blades, unless you have the entire day to talk.
They are the Mona Lisa of the knife world.....and I have many.

Most knives I use are all kitchen knives. Dont really have a fav brand. as I use what feels good in the hand. My fav is a 10" Victoriaknox French knife with rosewood handle. I bought it over 25yrs ago. It would be cool if you could post some pic's of the Damascus knives. I watch " Forged in fire" religiously. Some of the knives and weapons are works of art

 

[sybian]

Most knives I use are all kitchen knives. Dont really have a fav brand. as I use what feels good in the hand. My fav is a 10" Victoriaknox French knife with rosewood handle. I bought it over 25yrs ago. It would be cool if you could post some pic's of the Damascus knives. I watch " Forged in fire" religiously. Some of the knives and weapons are works of art

Miss Erica showed me years ago how to post pictures, but at that time....I didn't realise it....my satellite system wasn't compatible with my equipment, so I got frustrated and gave up....so I've really never learned.
I actually find it a little embarrassing at times when someone asks me to post a link, or a picture, and I've no clue.
I now have an iPad , and I could probably figure it out,....when it comes to computers and technology, I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

 

[lostviking]

Miss Erica showed me years ago how to post pictures, but at that time....I didn't realise it....my satellite system wasn't compatible with my equipment, so I got frustrated and gave up....so I've really never learned.
I actually find it a little embarrassing at times when someone asks me to post a link, or a picture, and I've no clue.
I now have an iPad , and I could probably figure it out,....when it comes to computers and technology, I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

No worries, your not the only one. I never learnt how to post pic's either. Thought about learning then realized its not that important to me

 

[badbadboy]

I have an od paring knife. It might be as much as 100 years old, and holds sentimental value. Made in Sheffield, Britain. The blade has never been sharpened, to my knowledge, but is still like a razor, and is a great little knife.

Problem is, over the years the wood handle has has become brittle, and some chunks have started to break off.

Does anyone know where it could either be repaired, or have attached a new, wood handle for this small knife? Lower Mainland.
Thanks.

You don't necessarily need to get a knife maker to fix it. Anyone with good wood working skills will be able to make a new handle. I have a Henckles chefs knife that is over 30 years old. It's factory handle disintegrated and a local wood worker did a great job. He passed away years ago.

Make sure the material has been stabilized or it will split and repeat your problem. Knife supply places online can sell you the stabilized wood or any fancy material you like.

Alternatively contacting custom knife makers in BC might give you a hand. Buying one of their knives would probably help.

 

[wintersurfer]

I have an od paring knife. It might be as much as 100 years old, and holds sentimental value. Made in Sheffield, Britain. The blade has never been sharpened, to my knowledge, but is still like a razor, and is a great little knife.

Problem is, over the years the wood handle has has become brittle, and some chunks have started to break off.

Does anyone know where it could either be repaired, or have attached a new, wood handle for this small knife? Lower Mainland.
Thanks.

Check out 1000 Parker st. in East Van, the building is full of artisans (wood and steel)...

 

[storm rider]

I have an od paring knife. It might be as much as 100 years old, and holds sentimental value. Made in Sheffield, Britain. The blade has never been sharpened, to my knowledge, but is still like a razor, and is a great little knife.

Problem is, over the years the wood handle has has become brittle, and some chunks have started to break off.

Does anyone know where it could either be repaired, or have attached a new, wood handle for this small knife? Lower Mainland.
Thanks.

So you failed "wood shop" in high school then? How hard is it to just take a small block of wood and shave it down with sand paper to fit......hate to see how your 9th grade "spice rack" turned out LOL.

SR

 

[MissingOne]

So you failed "wood shop" in high school then? How hard is it to just take a small block of wood and shave it down with sand paper to fit......hate to see how your 9th grade "spice rack" turned out LOL.

SR

Anybody can hack something out of wood, that works, for a while. I do it all the time. However, to make something that looks good, feels good in the hand, and lasts, takes talent and experience. When I want woodwork of quality, I will go to a professional and pay accordingly.

 

[sybian]

If your going to re-haft, or manufacture your own handle from a modern material, like resin injected wood, Micarta , or anything that's been treated, you will most often grind ,or sand the material.
If your not really sure what's in the make-up of the handle material you've chosen, you should always wear respirators on your face.....you don't really know what materials, chemicals or toxins your breathing in.....or if your working in your basement, or garage the dust may drift into your living space.
The materials chemical properties may also change when your abrasive heats up, and starts to smoke a little, making it even more toxic.
Even antler , horn ,and bone dust may not be good for you, and your lungs, when it turns to a powder....and if you've ever had the opportunity to smell either one when it gets hot, you'll know why you may not want to do it in your house.

 

[sybian]

Anybody can hack something out of wood, that works, for a while. I do it all the time. However, to make something that looks good, feels good in the hand, and lasts, takes talent and experience. When I want woodwork of quality, I will go to a professional and pay accordingly.

Most really good knife makers with some experience, will measure your hand for width and finger length....or have sample sizes for you too choose from, depending on the job it is to preform.
A paring knife handle, is very different from a modern combat knife, or a coffin handled Bowie.