Search:

I've worked long and hard to keep my hobbies in check, been fighting the urge for a lathe for at least 15 years. Fortunately my father has a lot similar hobbies, so we can share tool space. I...

Hold on a minute, you mean I got a new razor AND an excuse to buy tools! Oh, man this forum rocks. Wait is that new tunnel in this rabbit hole?:)

Good to know about the inside of the scales. I was mostly going to unpin to make sure I get any active rust out of the pivot. I do want that translucent look so I won't skimp on the inside surface...

Wow those look really good. Hope mine clean up that nice!

Thanks for the link, that'll save me some searching.

Good to know integral wedges were done with horn. One of the collars is dinged on one side like someone was trying to adjust the blade position and missed. I'd like to save the collars as they go...

I've used mineral oil in the past for knife restorations as recommended by the international knife collectors association. Would Neatsfoot oil be better? or is it one of those either one is fine...

Been looking for a barbers notch to restore for a while. I came across this at a pretty good price and took a chance. It's a 6/8 with bone scales and is in a lot better condition than I thought it...