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Vintage Forgecraft Refurb & Rehandle

Discussion in 'JapaneseKnifeSharpening / Dave Martell Knives' started by Dave Martell, Sep 11, 2020.

  1. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

    This vintage Forgecraft was the closet to being ineligible for a refurb job that I've done so far. The profile showed over-sharpening/over-steeling in front of the heel. The blade faces were worn down to the max with the brick pattern stampings almost completely removed. Lots of scratches and deep rust pitting was seen.

    I managed to make it all look pretty good but could not get all of the rust pitting removed from the bevels so this one has clear evidence of a prior life.

    The owner asked for a rehandle and designed the entire thing herself, right down to type and size of spacers!

    The handle is made from amboyna burl, buffalo horn, copper & G10 spacers, and a copper pin.

    So what do you think? :)


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    Dave Martell, Sep 11, 2020
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  2. Mrmnms

    Mrmnms Founding Member Gold Contributor

    Outstanding job Dave. My re handled Forgecraft is starting to separate. Never looked like yours. Maybe time to rehandle
     
    Mrmnms, Sep 17, 2020
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  3. Jim

    Jim Old Curmudgeon Founding Member

    Super Dave!
     
    Jim, Sep 17, 2020
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  4. cheflarge

    cheflarge Founding Member

    Extraordinary, Dave!
     
    cheflarge, Sep 18, 2020
    #4
  5. James

    James smarter then your average duck Founding Member Gold Contributor

    I wouldn't kick that off my board. That looks amazing
     
    James, Sep 18, 2020
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  6. Dave Martell

    Dave Martell Professional Craftsman Founding Member

    Thanks gents!
     
    Dave Martell, Sep 22, 2020
    #6
  7. cheflarge

    cheflarge Founding Member

    Loved that Forgie!
     
    cheflarge, Sep 22, 2020
    #7

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