Incredible work on that knife, John. The initial clean was great. If only they made some sort of cleaning towel. Something you could buy a lot of. Like even a tub of them. 🤣
Awesome! I have a PAL knife that was my dad's. Same handle and guard, but a bit smaller and no blood groove. It's very faint, but "BSA" and "Boy Scouts" is stamped into the sheath.
My grandad gave me his old hunting knife and it was a PAL foundry, RH-36. I dolled it up about 15 years ago and it looks almost exactly like yours, red stripe and all.
I only watch once in a while but this man's knowledge and experience blows me away. Amazing collection of tools, how they work, and and how to use them too. Very nice job on the knife.
I’m a gun guy, but like most my entry level drug was knives. I have more than I will ever need or can carry. But there is always one. For me it is the knife that was presented to me when I made Eagle Scout. 👍
I had a small knife collection- note I said " had" my oldest son decided he needed it more than I did. Many of the knives belonged to my father and grandfather, I was happy to let him take the collection over. He will have to wait to get my personal knives though.
Nope. I've never seen one of those ratcheting tools before. Interesting the tools that were made back in the day. The knife and sheath turned out excellent Scout! Excellent show again. Thank you! 😃👍
I am a beginner leatherworker and learned on You Tube that leather dye is easily removed with isopropyl alcohol. I have done it and worked for me. I also didn't have much on my fingers.
Nice, John! Have you ever considered doing a Scoutcrafter tool tips book/guide? A lot of us would buy it! I learn something new with almost each video, ie, why knife balance is important.
Wow that is so cool. I've never seen one like this before. It looks like they were made around WW 2 Era. They remind me of a British WW2 Airforce fence cutters I have.
I have been collecting knives since I was a kid. My wife always used to ask "How many knives does one man need?" It was always the same answer from me "Just one more."
Me too- like you I must have hundreds but fixed blades are the only ones that give me a thrill to carry- probably because what would happen if I got caught. 🫣😂👍
Very nice knife buddy. One of those WOII Kabars with leather handles is still on my wish list. Or one of those humongous folding knifes (I forgot the brand for a second). Great episode!
Hey John, That knife came out great. I also like knives and have about 100 fixed blades and over 200 folders. My favorite knives are lock backs like the Buck 110, and Schrade LB7s. I have over 50 lock backs. I like the older knives a ton more then the newer ones. Most people like the newer steels but I prefer the ole carbon steels the most. Later buddy
The knife may have been hand made. During WWII, as a Chief Carpenters' Mate my father had a good shop onboard his ship. He made 3 sea chests(one for each round trip across the Atlantic) and a stack leather knife from a broken file. The workmanship was such that it looked commercial. An uncle who survived several plane crashes had to make letter openers out of 30-06 cases. The bigger the ship, the better their shops were. Good video. Good Luck, Rick
Years ago I had a crimping tool for wiring that was similar. It was larger then the Sargent. Now the knife., it would be an asset in anybody’s collection. It just goes to show a little effort goes a long way. Great show Thank you
That is just one incredible restoration! I cannot believe how nice it turned out and how you were able to restore not only the knife but the handle, pommel and sheath. Just a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing this.
ThanksJohn, that knife was a great demonstrator for a number of different problems you might come across, a great educational restoration, glad that the sheath came out so well ! My Dad taught me about knife balance, particularly in terms of how to throw one effectively !
Amazing work on the knife buddy. I had a similar one when I was was in the scouts, what seems like a lifetime ago. Wish I still had it, although I do recall that the reoccurring problem was the stacked handle drying out and becoming loose
Great job on that knife. For leather I like to use Saphir Medaille d’Or Renovateur followed by any color Saphir shoe cream. Stuff makes the leather on my shoes supple. Gives a nice shine. Stuff is not cheap but it’s great on leather. Thanks for a very nice $5 knife. 😊
Scoutcrafter! using the three-foot rule, if that was on the table For sale, you'd have to say, I got to get over there and see what they want for that new buck knife. lo and behold when you get there oh! well!! it's still looking good, too bad there wasn't a name on it eagle
Hey !John la pince est vraiment superbe. La restauration du couteau ainsi que de son étui en cuir est tout aussi intéressant et il semble comme neuf. Très beau travail John. ❤
We used a lot of the Sargent type racheting crimp tools in the electronics industry. They are used for all sorts of terminals, from the common insulated terminals used on plain wire, to specific tools for crimping the pins of a multi-pin connnector, to the center pin and outside barrel connector of coaxial (cable TV) cables in various diameters. These are properly called controlled cycle crimpers, meaning that the cycle must be completed before the tool will release. This ensures that the crimping is properly done, and takes out the guess work of "how hard to I squeeze the handles" to get a good crimp. Most of the time, they were used either in prototyping (as in creating a new wiring harness/cable assembly) or in repair work (to replace a bad wire in a wiring harness). Most connector vendors had their own crimping tools that were specific to their connectors (Amp, Amphenol, Molex, Thomas and Betts, etc.) and the terminals that fit into those connectors. Amphenol, as an example, would have a number of different coax cable crimpers, which could be industry standard (SMA, F-59, etc) or Amphenol specific. Molex would have terminal crimpers that would only work on Molex type connectors (power connectors for hard drives and floppy disks as an example). After the prototyping stage, we would set up the volume crimping machines, and the ratchet crimping machines wouldn't be used until the next prototype was being made, or for the odd repair job. There were also outisde companies making controlled cycle crimping tools, like Xcelite. In those tools, usually the main part of the tool was kept the same, and what was done was to make the actual dies (where the terminal fits to be crimped, and then is squished down). What is done with them is that they control the shapes and tolerances in the dies to give the right amount of travel in the handles to allow the ratchet to release. They work well, but it was always considered to be "better" to use the vendor specific crimping tools.
That’s incredibly interesting- I was wondering what the front jaws were used for on these particular pliers being that you could quickly get in a snag if you tried to bite off more than you could chew. 🫣😂👍. Thanks!
Nice work on the knife 🔪.. turned out beautiful.. Great news, they must have heard me talking trash about them, no commercials today.. let's hope it stays that way... S.C. we'll see you on Friday... Take care...
Another excellent video, ScoutCrafter! 👍🏻 I really like how the knife turned out. I must admit I had my doubts when I saw how stained the blade was but you were able to bring it back around nicely. Definitely very reminiscent of a lot of the post war American hunting knives, lack of any makers markings is the only thing which leads me to believe it may not be American made, possibly a Japanese copy of an American design.
I have never seen one of that age but I have a larger new variation of that for larger crimping... Sometimes you gotta put a lot in it to make it release... Very nice to see it's older brother... That tooth pick and sheath came out great, like all the information to attempt a leather rework in the future. I don't use a 3ft rule more like a 12 foot rule😂😂
My grandfather handed me down his hunting knife that is very similar to that one. I got lucky that the leather was still good and I just oil it once a year to keep it nice.
I have that same knife. PAL RH-36. RH- Remington Hunting, 3-design style, 6- six inch blade. On mine, the makers mark on the ricasso was stamped very shallow and when I refurbished it, the markings went away.
The knife restoration came out very well, especially the blade staining. I think it would be tough to get rid of blade staining, because the metal is relatively thin, so you can't overdo it. Also, I don't think you want the blade to have a wavy appearance from where you had to bear down on the staining. It takes a light touch. The leather remediation steps would be useful for lots of neglected leather gear. All around good job.
We were issued a KaBar combat knife- it looks like the regular KaBar but was all black. The Knife was good and durable but the tang wasn’t full and I have seen the blades snap off at the guard. My problem now is I like so many designs it’s hard to choose one! 😃👍
Good to know how to restore leather...that knife looks almost new...question...i picked up some old lionel box cars as I'm putting together a set for one of my grandsons I'd like to clean and restore them,is there anything you would recomend or advise to stay away from...made of metal and plastic...50es and 60es stuff...🖖
Warm soapy water with Terry cloth rags- they clean up really nicely! Dry them off with some paper towels and a drop of oil on the axles where they meet the carriage. 😃👍
Fairly sure the knife is a "pal 36" WW2 fighting knife. I have one with the markings. Maybe they continued after the war without markings? edit: You figured it out 😉
Mold is very common on leather especially green mold around brass grommets. A mixture of Isopropyl Alcohol and Vinegar applied to the areas with a toothbrush should remove the mold easily. Afterwards neutralize the area with some baking soda and finish with a damp cloth and show polish. 😃👍
I worked with a smaller version of that Sargent tool for molex connector crimping on cables for electronics. Same ratcheting action. Very expensive tool.
I worked for a company where we did lots of wiring that was done as sub assemblies or at final assembly. Lots of crimp-on terminals. All of the crimping tools were the "fail safe" type--the crimp had to be complete before the tool would release. I think that is pretty common for production wiring tooling.
Hi Love your videos. I can't wait for each one to come out. Quick question- What the brand of the translucent paint that I've seen you use in the past videos? I've been looking and can't seem to find. Thanks.
Oh yeah that turned out well. I wonder if it was an early Pal model. They bought out the Remington Dupont knife about 10 months before the start of WW2. I have two of the Remingtons with one identical to that one and one that is identical to the Marbles Woodcraft. The finger guard on yours is a bit diferent but no labeling makes me think there were lefet over blanks and were needed fast. Shealth is the common military style but the finger guard looks bent to supposed fighting knife style. A steal at $5 even in that condition. I would not pass it even at $10.
@@ScoutCrafter Yeah I have the 36 and 34 from Remington Dupont. The RH stands for Remington Hunting. The RH 34 was used by boyscouts. The RH numbering system stayed with the knives from Pal.
Yes! When I first got it I was anxious to try it and squeezed a couple pennies in it only to realize there was no release! 🫣. I was able to smoosh the pennies a little letting the jaws release but these crimpers can get you in a trick predicament really fast! 😂👍
Hey scoutcrafter! There is channel called Beyond Ballistics that has developed an extremely effective DIY rust removing solution. Would love to see you incorporate it in a restoration!
I have a newer ratcheting crimper that has a release button. It's for English automotive (MGB) bullet type electrical connectors. Must be a newer improvement.
Hi Scout, how do you get to make so much content? Beautiful work on the knife. In my experience there are a few of those ratcheting pliers around, I have two. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺
Stuart- I have a ratcheting crimper for insulated crimps and that makes sense but these jaws on the front make me wonder if you tried to clamp something and couldn’t go all the way you would be in a snag! 🫣😂👍
The knife reminds me of one I used to see a lot in the seventies at flea market and garage sales and the were old then. But, the name on them was, Cattarugus. I think I spelled that correctly. Do you know what specifically the crimper was for? Telephone? Electrical? Man we ( America) built some quality stuff back in the day!❤
Many moons ago, when I was building nuclear power plants, the termination crimpers were made by Sargent. (Although they were used up like bubble gum, I never got close enough to have one come home with me) and they had to be "calibrated" by QC periodically. The first thing a "terminator" (IBEW) did was check the calibration date of his crimping tool.
Great looking knife, I think if I am not mistaking the gromet at the tip of the sheith was for a tassle am I correct? BTW did I catch you said "Mish Mosh Monday" at the beginning....hehe
Yes! I’m lost this week in what day it is! They used that open grommet on some knives for a leg lanyard. Like a cowboy rig that would tie to your thigh. 😃👍
I need some Craftsman Advice! I ordered a Craftsman Shop Vac Dusting Brush from Amazon. After 2 weeks, I get it and there is a 1/2" gap (no bristles under the neck). I called Craftsman Customer Service, and they sent me a replacement today. The replacement also has a gap, so I called a local Ace Hardware and their Dusting Brush also has a gap! WTF! I want a full bristle skirt, to create a better vacuum. I am tempted to go to Lowe's, and call Amazon for a refund. =(
Hi Alan- Although I have never heard or seen that gap you speak of I would try out the brush first- The problem with some brushes is they create a seal and suck the brush onto the item you are trying to clean, maybe this gap is to allow some air in the chamber creating a vortex and increasing performance? From my thoughts I think it might work well- Give it a shot and let me know if it’s better! 😃👍
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Another fine restoration. Love old fixed blade knives.
Incredible work on that knife, John. The initial clean was great. If only they made some sort of cleaning towel. Something you could buy a lot of. Like even a tub of them. 🤣
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I love when you add dialog post filming and it sounds like the saturday night kung fu shows from the 70's, lol
😂😂 I try to sound the same but it always sounds so different! 😂😂😂
Knife Identified! PAL RH-36. 😃👍
Awesome! I have a PAL knife that was my dad's.
Same handle and guard, but a bit smaller and no blood groove.
It's very faint, but "BSA" and "Boy Scouts" is stamped into the sheath.
My grandad gave me his old hunting knife and it was a PAL foundry, RH-36. I dolled it up about 15 years ago and it looks almost exactly like yours, red stripe and all.
I only watch once in a while but this man's knowledge and experience blows me away. Amazing collection of tools, how they work, and and how to use them too. Very nice job on the knife.
Awesome job on the knife John! And that wax smelt so good!! Thank You for sharing 😃
Jack- I swear if that smell was a cologne I would buy it! 😂👍
Since I retired it is hard for me to keep up with what day it is. Love how the sheath turned out. Great video.
I’m a gun guy, but like most my entry level drug was knives. I have more than I will ever need or can carry. But there is always one. For me it is the knife that was presented to me when I made Eagle Scout. 👍
David- There is something very exhilarating about carrying a fixed blade knife. It must go back to our ancestors. Pocket knives have no effect. 😃👍
I had a small knife collection- note I said " had" my oldest son decided he needed it more than I did. Many of the knives belonged to my father and grandfather, I was happy to let him take the collection over. He will have to wait to get my personal knives though.
As a knife collector myself! I would
like to congratulate you on a great restoration. Wouldn't mind seeing more knifes restorations.
Albert- After some research I found that this knife is a Pal RH36! However the sheath is a replacement. 😃👍
@ScoutCrafter thanks for sharing this information. I thought it might be a "Camillus".
Nice work on the knife. It looks like a Pal rh-36 hunting knife. It was issued during WW2 to the troops. You got a great deal for $5.00.😀👍🏻🇺🇲
Nope. I've never seen one of those ratcheting tools before. Interesting the tools that were made back in the day. The knife and sheath turned out excellent Scout! Excellent show again. Thank you! 😃👍
Beautiful restoration on the knife and leather sheath. Thanks for sharing your expertise John
That is a nice knife with a beautiful leather handle and a wonderful restoration.
My Tub of towels came in this week. Hope that you got your commission 😅
😂 even though I’m not sponsored I can’t wait until you try them out on some dirty tool handles. 😃👍
The knife looks great! JB Kwik dries almost black instead of gray. I prefer it for fill in jobs.
I am a beginner leatherworker and learned on You Tube that leather dye is easily removed with isopropyl alcohol. I have done it and worked for me. I also didn't have much on my fingers.
Tony- When we learned leatherworking in Boy Scouts you could always tell who took the class because their fingers were all stained. 🫣😂👍
Another great show, and my “tub of towels” arrived today.😁
Jim- Look for some dirty tool handles and prepare to be amazed! 😃👍
Right On John! 🙌 You have such a talent for bringing out the beauty in these old tools! I’m sure it looks better than new! Nice job!
That knife looks great John! Nicely done restoration!
Nice, John! Have you ever considered doing a Scoutcrafter tool tips book/guide? A lot of us would buy it! I learn something new with almost each video, ie, why knife balance is important.
Yes- I always thought of writing a book of interesting stuff. 😂👍
Wow that is so cool. I've never seen one like this before. It looks like they were made around WW 2 Era. They remind me of a British WW2 Airforce fence cutters I have.
I have been collecting knives since I was a kid. My wife always used to ask "How many knives does one man need?" It was always the same answer from me "Just one more."
Me too- like you I must have hundreds but fixed blades are the only ones that give me a thrill to carry- probably because what would happen if I got caught. 🫣😂👍
The balance issue was something I didn't know, and that was a nice bit of info at the end there. Nice work. Thanks ! 👍
Once again I enjoyed the knife and leather restoration. My father's old hunting knife with stacked leather handle will look much better soon!
Very nice knife buddy. One of those WOII Kabars with leather handles is still on my wish list. Or one of those humongous folding knifes (I forgot the brand for a second). Great episode!
The original Kabars were nice but not solid full tang. I have a few. 😃👍
You really brought that knife back to life. Great user knife.
Thank you for all the content, I've learned so much from your channel. Brother that knife shined up like a new penny!
Thanks John! 😃👍
Hey John, That knife came out great. I also like knives and have about 100 fixed blades and over 200 folders. My favorite knives are lock backs like the Buck 110, and Schrade LB7s. I have over 50 lock backs. I like the older knives a ton more then the newer ones. Most people like the newer steels but I prefer the ole carbon steels the most. Later buddy
A Buck 110 ...just a great knife...nice wood,some brass and quality steel...always on my side when hunting...🖖
The knife may have been hand made. During WWII, as a Chief Carpenters' Mate my father had a good shop onboard his ship. He made 3 sea chests(one for each round trip across the Atlantic) and a stack leather knife from a broken file. The workmanship was such that it looked commercial. An uncle who survived several plane crashes had to make letter openers out of 30-06 cases. The bigger the ship, the better their shops were. Good video. Good Luck, Rick
Very nice job, thanks again for explaining the fine points!
That knife looks excellent! I’ve learned a lot from your shows. I knew the JB weld was the way to go.
I for got to say where I worked longer then 11 years ago, I used that
Crimping tool on cable
Ends we use manufacture.
Very nice clean up. That knife was in bad shape and you cleaned it up very well. Thanks so much for sharing it with us and hope you have a great day.
The knife came out amazing
Years ago I had a crimping tool for wiring that was similar. It was larger then the Sargent. Now the knife., it would be an asset in anybody’s collection. It just goes to show a little effort goes a long way. Great show Thank you
That knife reminds me of the Navy knife my Dad had when he got out of the Service about 1955.
Nice one John, the knife and sheath came out really great. That is a really good tip on the JB Weld.
That is just one incredible restoration! I cannot believe how nice it turned out and how you were able to restore not only the knife but the handle, pommel and sheath. Just a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing this.
The tub!
ThanksJohn, that knife was a great demonstrator for a number of different problems you might come across, a great educational restoration, glad that the sheath came out so well ! My Dad taught me about knife balance, particularly in terms of how to throw one effectively !
Amazing work on the knife buddy. I had a similar one when I was was in the scouts, what seems like a lifetime ago. Wish I still had it, although I do recall that the reoccurring problem was the stacked handle drying out and becoming loose
Great job as always John, how's up north doing? Love the channel. I hope one day to meet up at a tool meet with you. Good stuff!!
Lloyd- Quiet upstate- keep the Spring Jacktown date open! It will be huge!
Great job on that knife. For leather I like to use Saphir Medaille d’Or Renovateur followed by any color Saphir shoe cream. Stuff makes the leather on my shoes supple. Gives a nice shine. Stuff is not cheap but it’s great on leather. Thanks for a very nice $5 knife. 😊
There are so many really good shoe polishes out there today and most aren’t cheap. The shoe repair videos on TH-cam are really wonderful. 😃👍
@@ScoutCrafteryes. There are some great videos there. I like Bedo’s Leatherworks. A true craftsman.
That knife looks absolutely great. I have one exactly like it but all mine says is simply Japan. It takes a great edge tho
Excellent work bringing back the knife!! I love seeing the transformation ❤
Scoutcrafter! using the three-foot rule, if that was on the table For sale, you'd have to say, I got to get over there and see what they want for that new buck knife. lo and behold when you get there oh! well!! it's still looking good, too bad there wasn't a name on it eagle
Great job on the knife and sheath! Really enjoyed this video.
very,very nice!!!
Hey !John la pince est vraiment superbe. La restauration du couteau ainsi que de son étui en cuir est tout aussi intéressant et il semble comme neuf. Très beau travail John. ❤
We used a lot of the Sargent type racheting crimp tools in the electronics industry. They are used for all sorts of terminals, from the common insulated terminals used on plain wire, to specific tools for crimping the pins of a multi-pin connnector, to the center pin and outside barrel connector of coaxial (cable TV) cables in various diameters. These are properly called controlled cycle crimpers, meaning that the cycle must be completed before the tool will release. This ensures that the crimping is properly done, and takes out the guess work of "how hard to I squeeze the handles" to get a good crimp. Most of the time, they were used either in prototyping (as in creating a new wiring harness/cable assembly) or in repair work (to replace a bad wire in a wiring harness). Most connector vendors had their own crimping tools that were specific to their connectors (Amp, Amphenol, Molex, Thomas and Betts, etc.) and the terminals that fit into those connectors. Amphenol, as an example, would have a number of different coax cable crimpers, which could be industry standard (SMA, F-59, etc) or Amphenol specific. Molex would have terminal crimpers that would only work on Molex type connectors (power connectors for hard drives and floppy disks as an example).
After the prototyping stage, we would set up the volume crimping machines, and the ratchet crimping machines wouldn't be used until the next prototype was being made, or for the odd repair job. There were also outisde companies making controlled cycle crimping tools, like Xcelite. In those tools, usually the main part of the tool was kept the same, and what was done was to make the actual dies (where the terminal fits to be crimped, and then is squished down). What is done with them is that they control the shapes and tolerances in the dies to give the right amount of travel in the handles to allow the ratchet to release. They work well, but it was always considered to be "better" to use the vendor specific crimping tools.
That’s incredibly interesting- I was wondering what the front jaws were used for on these particular pliers being that you could quickly get in a snag if you tried to bite off more than you could chew. 🫣😂👍. Thanks!
You are an artist and a great teacher. Terrific video. Thank you.
Great job on the knife, man! Thanks for showing this!❤
Love how that knife came out. Well worth $5. Great job with the stacked leather handle especially that repair with the JB Weld.
I good to restore old leather come back to life
Thank you for explaining knife balance. I’ve heard about it my whole life but if you were to ask me I probably couldn’t tell ya lol👍
Hi John great restoration on the knife and nice tip 👍
Wow that knife came out amazing and I probably would not have bought it myself not thinking that it could be so beautiful again 👍
Beatifull knife. Very nice Restoration you did i think!
I have a knife just like that. Right below the handles it says RH -36. And in a circle it says PAL, made in USA.
Same exact model! 😃👍🇺🇸
Nice work on the knife 🔪.. turned out beautiful..
Great news, they must have heard me talking trash about them, no commercials today.. let's hope it stays that way...
S.C. we'll see you on Friday...
Take care...
Another excellent video, ScoutCrafter! 👍🏻 I really like how the knife turned out. I must admit I had my doubts when I saw how stained the blade was but you were able to bring it back around nicely. Definitely very reminiscent of a lot of the post war American hunting knives, lack of any makers markings is the only thing which leads me to believe it may not be American made, possibly a Japanese copy of an American design.
I have never seen one of that age but I have a larger new variation of that for larger crimping... Sometimes you gotta put a lot in it to make it release... Very nice to see it's older brother... That tooth pick and sheath came out great, like all the information to attempt a leather rework in the future. I don't use a 3ft rule more like a 12 foot rule😂😂
I'm not sold on that tool too much , I should be able to release the pressure if I want to instead of going all the way in
With my failing eyesight anything goes now at 3 feet! 🫣😂👍
What you have is an RH36 PAL WWII Seabee knife. I would like to buy it from you because I'm an old Seabee from MCB1 (I'm 82 years young!)
You’re the only one who correctly identified it! 😃👍. SEABEES!
good eye, great restore as usual, glad someone is saving those that can be saved...thxs for sharing
That knife came out great.
My grandfather handed me down his hunting knife that is very similar to that one. I got lucky that the leather was still good and I just oil it once a year to keep it nice.
I have that same knife. PAL RH-36. RH- Remington Hunting, 3-design style, 6- six inch blade. On mine, the makers mark on the ricasso was stamped very shallow and when I refurbished it, the markings went away.
The knife restoration came out very well, especially the blade staining. I think it would be tough to get rid of blade staining, because the metal is relatively thin, so you can't overdo it. Also, I don't think you want the blade to have a wavy appearance from where you had to bear down on the staining. It takes a light touch. The leather remediation steps would be useful for lots of neglected leather gear. All around good job.
Like knives
Being a marine I would have thought that you might have carried a stacked leather K-Bar
We were issued a KaBar combat knife- it looks like the regular KaBar but was all black. The Knife was good and durable but the tang wasn’t full and I have seen the blades snap off at the guard. My problem now is I like so many designs it’s hard to choose one! 😃👍
Awesome knife.
Good to know how to restore leather...that knife looks almost new...question...i picked up some old lionel box cars as I'm putting together a set for one of my grandsons I'd like to clean and restore them,is there anything you would recomend or advise to stay away from...made of metal and plastic...50es and 60es stuff...🖖
Warm soapy water with Terry cloth rags- they clean up really nicely! Dry them off with some paper towels and a drop of oil on the axles where they meet the carriage. 😃👍
Fairly sure the knife is a "pal 36" WW2 fighting knife. I have one with the markings. Maybe they continued after the war without markings?
edit: You figured it out 😉
Great video John.I guess like in school they will start calling you a "Great Cutup"??
Would you have suggestions on removing mold on leather?
Mold is very common on leather especially green mold around brass grommets. A mixture of Isopropyl Alcohol and Vinegar applied to the areas with a toothbrush should remove the mold easily. Afterwards neutralize the area with some baking soda and finish with a damp cloth and show polish. 😃👍
@@ScoutCrafterthanks, I'll give that a try!
I worked with a smaller version of that Sargent tool for molex connector crimping on cables for electronics. Same ratcheting action. Very expensive tool.
I worked for a company where we did lots of wiring that was done as sub assemblies or at final assembly. Lots of crimp-on terminals. All of the crimping tools were the "fail safe" type--the crimp had to be complete before the tool would release. I think that is pretty common for production wiring tooling.
try using a 3m demurring finishing wheel 1" wide ,works great on knife blades
9:21 do you ever use the 2x4 backer you made? The one where you can insert to have a hard backer, then remove it for slack belt operations?
Not much, I’m so used to using a backing stick to vary the pressure and pin point the contact of the belt. 😃👍
Got it
Hi Love your videos. I can't wait for each one to come out. Quick question- What the brand of the translucent paint that I've seen you use in the past videos? I've been looking and can't seem to find. Thanks.
Thanks Scott- For spray it’s DupliColor Metalcast- For Brush it’s Tamiya X-24 , X-25, X-23…
Oh yeah that turned out well. I wonder if it was an early Pal model. They bought out the Remington Dupont knife about 10 months before the start of WW2. I have two of the Remingtons with one identical to that one and one that is identical to the Marbles Woodcraft. The finger guard on yours is a bit diferent but no labeling makes me think there were lefet over blanks and were needed fast. Shealth is the common military style but the finger guard looks bent to supposed fighting knife style. A steal at $5 even in that condition. I would not pass it even at $10.
Philip it’s a Pal RH 36!
The patina boys!!!
@@ScoutCrafter Yeah I have the 36 and 34 from Remington Dupont. The RH stands for Remington Hunting. The RH 34 was used by boyscouts. The RH numbering system stayed with the knives from Pal.
So if I stick my finger in that crimper I have to crush it before it releases?
Yes! When I first got it I was anxious to try it and squeezed a couple pennies in it only to realize there was no release! 🫣. I was able to smoosh the pennies a little letting the jaws release but these crimpers can get you in a trick predicament really fast! 😂👍
Hey scoutcrafter! There is channel called Beyond Ballistics that has developed an extremely effective DIY rust removing solution. Would love to see you incorporate it in a restoration!
I watched his video and it was outstanding- I would like to try it! 😃👍
Wonderful. Cant wait!
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I have a newer ratcheting crimper that has a release button. It's for English automotive (MGB) bullet type electrical connectors. Must be a newer improvement.
David- Without a release this tool is very restrictive. That whole front section is just an invitation for trouble. 🫣😂👍
I think that was a Hong Kong brand knife!
Hi Scout, how do you get to make so much content? Beautiful work on the knife. In my experience there are a few of those ratcheting pliers around, I have two. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺
Stuart- I have a ratcheting crimper for insulated crimps and that makes sense but these jaws on the front make me wonder if you tried to clamp something and couldn’t go all the way you would be in a snag! 🫣😂👍
The knife reminds me of one I used to see a lot in the seventies at flea market and garage sales and the were old then. But, the name on them was, Cattarugus. I think I spelled that correctly. Do you know what specifically the crimper was for? Telephone? Electrical? Man we ( America) built some quality stuff back in the day!❤
Many moons ago, when I was building nuclear power plants, the termination crimpers were made by Sargent. (Although they were used up like bubble gum, I never got close enough to have one come home with me) and they had to be "calibrated" by QC periodically. The first thing a "terminator" (IBEW) did was check the calibration date of his crimping tool.
John, Is your attack heated? I ask because of all the cool stuff you store up there it has to get real hot and cold. Great job on the knife as always.
No I definitely have a corrosion issue upstate!
Great looking knife, I think if I am not mistaking the gromet at the tip of the sheith was for a tassle am I correct? BTW did I catch you said "Mish Mosh Monday" at the beginning....hehe
Yes! I’m lost this week in what day it is! They used that open grommet on some knives for a leg lanyard. Like a cowboy rig that would tie to your thigh. 😃👍
FYI- 'THE 3 FT. RULE' is used by 99% of your viewers! 4 out of 5 tool restorers agree with me!!!!
I need some Craftsman Advice! I ordered a Craftsman Shop Vac Dusting Brush from Amazon. After 2 weeks, I get it and there is a 1/2" gap (no bristles under the neck). I called Craftsman Customer Service, and they sent me a replacement today. The replacement also has a gap, so I called a local Ace Hardware and their Dusting Brush also has a gap! WTF! I want a full bristle skirt, to create a better vacuum. I am tempted to go to Lowe's, and call Amazon for a refund. =(
Hi Alan- Although I have never heard or seen that gap you speak of I would try out the brush first- The problem with some brushes is they create a seal and suck the brush onto the item you are trying to clean, maybe this gap is to allow some air in the chamber creating a vortex and increasing performance? From my thoughts I think it might work well- Give it a shot and let me know if it’s better! 😃👍
Wait a minute...isn't it Mid-week Wednesday? Are you messing with us or am I in a time warp?
Hi john, is it mish mosh Monday or mid week Wednesday?
I don’t know how that happened! 🫣😂
Did you use tub o towels?
😂😂 Yes- to clean the sheath before the alcohol. No joke those darn things work! 😂👍
Its wednesday you said monday
😂😂😂 I was filming on Monday- Sometimes I forget what day it is and when it will show! 🫣😂👍
@@ScoutCrafter I though the date was wrong on my computer. LOL
Probably so rare because of putting stuff in crimper could not get out.they git threw away
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Caching up👍👍🔩🔩