Author Topic: Handle repair (Read 815 times)

Matt in AK · « **on:** August 07, 2005, 02:44:49 PM »

I've got a nice knife I custom ordered from Mike Schirmer in Montana. Well...idiot that I am I put in in the dishwasher one too many times and the antler/handle is cracking and pulled away from the core/metal.

Any knifemakers out here able to fit a new handle to it? I'd either go for antler from the maker or ivory that I'd supply myself.

lowertroll · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2005, 11:36:05 AM »

Is this a full tang, fixed blade with scales? Have pins pulled loose or

?Will the original mfr repair it for you? I do some knife making and have repaired some similar cases.
I have some ivory, but have not used it yet. One of the knives in my next batch is for me and I will be putting ivory on it. I am told you just have to go slow with ivory and will find out on my own knife first.
All you should use to clean a good knife is some hot water and a clean dry rag.

Karl B. Andersen · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2005, 01:26:30 PM »

Check my website and see if you think I'm qualified to help you.
Let me know your needs.
karl B. Andersen
www.andersenforge.com

lowertroll · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2005, 02:02:03 PM »

Matt----------There are a lot of knifemakers out there and most are qualified to do repairs such as yours. I suggest you get on the horn and talk to your candidates for this work, then go with the one you like best----if the price is acceptable.

scherm · « **Reply #4 on:** August 16, 2005, 08:23:08 AM »

Matt, what ever you do, don't put the one got from me in the dishwasher :shock: Make sure you keep that antler wiped down with mineral oil (baby oil) every so often!

Scherm

lowertroll · « **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2005, 01:47:24 PM »

Matt; Since you asked for help, would you mind telling us what you came up with as a solution?

Atomic Chicken · « **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2005, 10:28:02 PM »

Quote from: Matt in AK

I've got a nice knife I custom ordered from Mike Schirmer in Montana. Well...idiot that I am I put in in the dishwasher one too many times and the antler/handle is cracking and pulled away from the core/metal.

This is a joke.... right? Please tell me it is? ...... please?

Best wishes,
Bawko

lowertroll · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2005, 04:54:34 PM »

Atomic Chicken----I had the same thought at first on Aug 12, but since I have built a couple hundred knives and repaired a couple dozen, I thought I would throw out an offer to help. Today I agree with your feelings, and that this probably should never have started and I should have steered clear. Now my curiosity is stirred as to whether or not we will ever hear from the knife washer again. I have chuckled to myself on this several times.