In need of knife repair...or need one pimped out?

[wizrd]

I had a celluloid handled Case slip joint that developed a bad case of corrosion / rust from outgassing. If you don't know what that is, it is deterioration of the celluloid scales, accompanied by rusting, corrosion to the steel. Anyways, look it up on a knife site for a better explanation. Make a long story short, blade, backspring, bolsters, scales - over a period of six months, corroded beyond belief. (I had this knife for 26 years with no issues) This was a Case Classic, 1098 pattern in waterfall celluloid. Found -- muskratmanknives.com - sent him a few pics, said he would be able to help. Turnaround time was about 4 months, I decided to change the celluloid scales out for maroon micarta, -- What I received back was a beautiful, new looking knife, with fit and finish comparable to any upscale collector grade knife. I would expect this grade of finishing in a $500 custom made knife. Cost to me was $80 -- if you need one repaired, or just pimped out, check out his site, - he also has lots of stuff for sale. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

 

[togmaster]

I had a celluloid handled Case slip joint that developed a bad case of corrosion / rust from outgassing. If you don't know what that is, it is deterioration of the celluloid scales, accompanied by rusting, corrosion to the steel. Anyways, look it up on a knife site for a better explanation. Make a long story short, blade, backspring, bolsters, scales - over a period of six months, corroded beyond belief. (I had this knife for 26 years with no issues) This was a Case Classic, 1098 pattern in waterfall celluloid. Found -- muskratmanknives.com - sent him a few pics, said he would be able to help. Turnaround time was about 4 months, I decided to change the celluloid scales out for maroon micarta, -- What I received back was a beautiful, new looking knife, with fit and finish comparable to any upscale collector grade knife. I would expect this grade of finishing in a $500 custom made knife. Cost to me was $80 -- if you need one repaired, or just pimped out, check out his site, - he also has lots of stuff for sale. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

I won't believe you unless you post pictures.

 

[masterswimmer]

I won't believe you unless you post pictures.

^^^ This times 2

 

[wizrd]

I don't have any 'before' pictures of the knife -- lost them in a computer meltdown a while back. Will try to post a few of the newly refurbished knife, although my pictures are not the best, knives are difficult to take really nice photos. Color may look black, but is deep maroon micarta scales.

 

[wizrd]

The pins, the joints at bolsters, and the backspring and liners are all blended perfectly -- you can see them, but they are smooth as glass, you cannot detect them by touch if you were to run your hands over the knife. Would highly recommend this man's work to anyone....just saying.