Question about a Dubl Duck

I just picked up a Dubl Duck Dwarf at a local antique shop for around $8.00. I bought it with the knowlwdge of the blade being damaged. It's broke on the toe end, about 1/2 the way up the blade and 1/4"back so, if you can imagine a piece shaped about a triangle missing. Other than that the blade needs to be cleaned up and in in amazing shape. My question is, I'm thinking of having the broken part lopped off and cleaning it up and using it as a shorty. Is this even feasable?

At worse, the scales are in beautiful shape and can be salvaged. I'm just looking for some feedback.

Thanks,
Ron

I cut down a Wade and Butcher that had a crack in the end of the blade. I just used a Dremel cutting wheel and set the blade on an ice cube to keep it cool as I cut. Then I re-shaped the end on a grinder keeping the ice handy to chill the blade as it got a little hot.

That's not too bad of a break; cut her down, polish her up and don't forget the pics.

If I'm reading your description correctly, it sounds like you could cut a barbers notch into it, that way you wouldn't have to shorten the blade. Whatever you decide to do, let us know how it turns out. Good luck.

Thanks for all the replys, As soon as I can figure out how to post pics, I'll post.

Thats a hell of an idea with the ice cube. I'll definately use it in the future!

Ron,
Post a pic of the blade as it is currently and we can give you more accurate information.

I love the idea about the ice cube, haven't thought about that...would work wonderfully as a heat sink.

Pic is posted on my original question.

Pic posted

That's an easy fix, just shorten like you were thinking. At all cost, don't let the steel get hot to the touch. Use the ice cube idea and take your time. Then it's easy to shorten the scales at the pivot end and you are ready to put it to use.

Thanks Shoot, Don't you think shortening the scales the length of the ammount of blade I cut off would do it?

You will have to see. A lot of time you will be able to trim to the old pivot hole, but measure twice & cut once! Once you are done with the modification of the toe, you will have to measure from the toe to the pivot hole, add 1/16" and then you will have your length for the new hole, measured from the wedge inside of the scales. Be sure to drill the new hole as perfectly vertical as you can & centered on the scales.

Good words Bud.....

I have dwarf in mint shape I wouls sell you for good deal name aprice more than 8 bucks jist kidding