Hello: Let me begin by saying muskrat man has his act together, he has the mechanical background to circumvent the repair process. Watch closely as he drops a few very guarded secrets within the cutlery repair industry. The key to this video lies within musratmans vast experience over the years.Have ever tried to ask a craftsmen his secret to a certain repair. The response usually isn't what you wanted to hear but muskrat man tells all.A must see instructional video.
I, for one, would love to see more video's from you!! A great job as usual. I would expect anything less. A very big difference from what you are doing and what I'm seeing that others are doing!! I guess that's called "craftsmanship". Keep up the good work!
Excellent tutorial! It is nice to watch how another knife mechanic does the work. I learned a few things because I was watching instead of doing the work. Nice job!
Hi Really enjoyed this video , I'm taking up slipjoint repair this coming year after being a collector for many years. Many thanks for this informative and clear video.
I am not a huge fan of the Chinese made schrade knives, but at least they don't use Swindon key construction. Thanks for making this video I am only just past halfway and have already learned a couple of good techniques.
You made this video a while ago, but I really like the drilling technique you show at the 9 minute mark. I will be making a jig so I can hold things flat from the underside of a flat jig - so simple that I never thought of it.
Thank you MM for the video. Its the best explanation of peining I've seen to date, and, not just the peining but the overall process. I have a lot of older knives I have picked up in auctions that I'd like to try my hand on, this helps immensely.This is the first video of yours that I have seen, am also interested in old switches. Thanks again
I learned a great deal by watching your video, I can't wait until you do more, I would love to see one on scale repair or replacement. I found this while looking for a way to repair a Ulster Barlow a friend gace to me.
I have an old Schrade made Craftsman barlow that I want to replace the blades in and this video was extremely helpful in figuring out how it comes apart.
Hey Muskrat man, VERY NICE VIDEO, THANK YOU! This woman has been collecting knives since she was about 10 years old (sure wish I had some of those, unfortunately I lost about my first 40 in a house fire back in the early 90's). Since then, I've accumulated a collection of roughly 700 pockets and maybe 100 fixed blades and more recently began making kit knives.All except one were fixed blades and I did everything by trial and error. Have made quite a few really nice fixed blades unfortunately, the one slip joint folder kit I built; although it turned out beautiful to look at with nice bone handles, I F'd up when peening the pivot pin as I did not have a proper set of gauges and OF COURSE, the blades do open and close but no snap in any position.Sure wish I had watched YOUR VIDEO before trying to make that folder which was a trapper. I have one more kit of the same and now I think I can get to work on it after watching your tutorial. (I have gauges now too.)Thank you very, very much. I hope to see more videos from you in the future, VERY nice work. (wish I could just send you about 50 of mine and have you fix them!)Take care,Sandi
I have sent knives to you and glad to see your on U -Tube. You repaired my Hitler Youth knife that I thought was destroyed. will watch and subscribe . Great workmanship .
Just bought a load of knives from Queen Steel in Titusville Pa at their bankruptcy auction.Some are in need of repairs like this.Must have been thousands of unfinished and "seconds" knives there along with box loads of unused parts and machinery. Sad to see them go OOB..
Great video, I have a 127UH that has seen very little use still have the original box bought it in 82 for 20.00 Canadian new. Cheers from Nothern Saskatchewan Canada, and I subscribed also.
Great content. Excellent work. My only comments regard video technical issues you're already aware of. The voice over being drowned out by the hammer and the camera slipping sideways makes the viewer feel like they're falling over. However, your content and tonal quality of your voice are strong enough to keep the viewer watching. Great job.
Not as of yet, I do plan on doing one. My E.C simmons restoration video covers some blade cleaning though. Drill and pin need to be the same size, sometimes the pin will need to be a couple thousandths undersize for the knife to function properly depending on the design. The stiddy I use was made by a good friend, I can put you in contact with him if you shoot me an email.
I have an old timer schrade USA 1940 t. Blade is worn out can you replace replace it if so approx how much and send shipping address.alsio have an old knife looks like a case stockman the 2short blades are broken off I,d like to have them replaced. It's not a case or even a name brand but has the brass liner and I think I.d like it fixed too just as keep sake.. Don,t know how long though I,m 80 years old..thank you Jay
Good as new. I have a folding knife with a broken back spring. I would like to fix it but have no idea where to get another spring. Do you know any sources?
Cool vid, man. So many good tips and lessons in there about working with metals and small tools and fitting and polishing. Excellent. Where did you get your knife anvil?
Question about the pin material you use. I've been using brass; when trying to drive it in with a hammer (I always put a taper on the leading part of the pin) the pin usually bends. I remove it and start all over again. Should I be using a steel pin material?
Nice. I have an old schrade with a missing bolster and a damaged little blade that flops around just like this one. How hard is it to replace a bolster?
Hi Do you have a instructional video on how to refinish a blade to look like a factory blade finish. I have often wondered how to get rid of old sharpening scratches and make the blade look like it did when it was new. Especially Schrade blades. My second question has to do with picking the right diameter pin for repairs and the accompanying drill bit. Does the drill bit need to be just a bit smaller than the actual replacement pin. lastly I want to know more about the Stiddy your using.
Ya can you do a video on a case pocket folding Hunter. I have one and I need to put scales on it and I have to take apart the hole knife and reasembel. And I can not find any video of some one fixing one . Thanks great video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
Thanks for the Video. Today I replaced a broken back spring on a Imperial Boy Scout Knife with Shield from a donor Imperial Camp King Knife. I used a scraper knife to shear the pins and I used Stainless Pin stock for the pivot pins. I made a rocker pin from 1/8 in brazing rod. The Knife went back together very well. I used a nail set punch to roll the rocker pin. The only thing I would do different would be to used Nickle Silver pin stock as the stainless was very hard.
Hey there, do you by chance still repair old knives? I have a one of 13 Schatt and Morgan swing-gaurd or cheetah style and the backspring snapped in two unfortunately but I do still have both pieces so if I can find someone able to recreate that bar and install it then I'd once again have a working very rare and collectable knife...
Great video. Have a question about my Barlow Sabre Brand #601. I used it to pry off a metal top and it started coming apart. Can I take a peen hammer and round off the metal studs to get a tighter fitting Blade or should I do something more?
Hey guys, Ron didn't want to fill in the key hole with solder...and I understand...a bit of unnecessary work. But could we fill that "extra" space with JB weld or some other epoxy...as a simple, just in case repair, sort of quick and dirty fix-up? I love watching a professional at work on these types of projects, as my Dad was a tool & die maker and was a bit of a perfectionist...a little bit of which carried over to me.
Great video. I want to start playing with knives, turning trappers into single blades, etc. How do you break a knife apart if the knife doesn't have blade play. I know, don't touch it if it's not broke. Any in put is helpful though. Thanks.
Thank You muskrat man. I am going to begin trying some repair, i hv alot guys who have older knives and would like to get them fixed. May i get a short list of your tools ideas where to get the little anvil you have etc. Also in my interim of learning. If you send me your address per my email i will get you some business.
awesome, thanks a lot! i just wrecked a cheap pakistan trapper to make a one blade slip joint, of course i dont have the proper tools, look forward to it
The single most useful (pro-tip) demo of peening pins of pocket knives. A real MASTER.
Hello:
Let me begin by saying muskrat man has his act together, he has the mechanical background to circumvent the repair process. Watch closely as he drops a few very guarded secrets within the cutlery repair industry. The key to this video lies within musratmans vast experience over the years.Have ever tried to ask a craftsmen his secret to a certain repair. The response usually isn't what you wanted to hear but muskrat man tells all.A must see instructional video.
Now that was a good video. Full of some excellent information. I have obviously been beating pins too much and over thinking things.
My first time to watch your video. You bid an outstanding job on the Schrade . Ono of my favorite knives.
I, for one, would love to see more video's from you!! A great job as usual. I would expect anything less. A very big difference from what you are doing and what I'm seeing that others are doing!!
I guess that's called "craftsmanship". Keep up the good work!
Good work ! I'm glad to see that craftsmanship and attention to detail is still alive and well. Thank you for sharing this with us.
This was the video I was looking for....fixing a broken spring. Great tutorial and step thru this whole process. Thanks very much.
Excellent tutorial! It is nice to watch how another knife mechanic does the work. I learned a few things because I was watching instead of doing the work. Nice job!
Just ran across this video 7 years late. Very nice. Good Job !
Hi
Really enjoyed this video , I'm taking up slipjoint repair this coming year after being a collector for many years.
Many thanks for this informative and clear video.
Thanks for bringing back a piece of history,good work.
I am not a huge fan of the Chinese made schrade knives, but at least they don't use Swindon key construction. Thanks for making this video I am only just past halfway and have already learned a couple of good techniques.
You made this video a while ago, but I really like the drilling technique you show at the 9 minute mark. I will be making a jig so I can hold things flat from the underside of a flat jig - so simple that I never thought of it.
i've always had a problem with keyhole knives.....now i know what to do...thank you sir.
Excellent job! Watched the entire video.
Your a master of your craft. I totally enjoyed your video. Thank you for showing us.
GOOD VIDEO. I JUST STARTED FOLDING KNIFE REPAIR,AND IT HAS BEEN A LEARNING CURVE.SHOW ME MORE.
exellent video,not many people would know how to do this,thanks for shareing.
That drill jig idea was at 08:24 is genius, love that. Thanks for sharing =)
Thank you MM for the video. Its the best explanation of peining I've seen to date, and, not just the peining but the overall process. I have a lot of older knives I have picked up in auctions that I'd like to try my hand on, this helps immensely.This is the first video of yours that I have seen, am also interested in old switches. Thanks again
I learned a great deal by watching your video, I can't wait until you do more, I would love to see one on scale repair or replacement. I found this while looking for a way to repair a Ulster Barlow a friend gace to me.
I have an old Schrade made Craftsman barlow that I want to replace the blades in and this video was extremely helpful in figuring out how it comes apart.
Hey Muskrat man, VERY NICE VIDEO, THANK YOU! This woman has been collecting knives since she was about 10 years old (sure wish I had some of those, unfortunately I lost about my first 40 in a house fire back in the early 90's). Since then, I've accumulated a collection of roughly 700 pockets and maybe 100 fixed blades and more recently began making kit knives.All except one were fixed blades and I did everything by trial and error. Have made quite a few really nice fixed blades unfortunately, the one slip joint folder kit I built; although it turned out beautiful to look at with nice bone handles, I F'd up when peening the pivot pin as I did not have a proper set of gauges and OF COURSE, the blades do open and close but no snap in any position.Sure wish I had watched YOUR VIDEO before trying to make that folder which was a trapper. I have one more kit of the same and now I think I can get to work on it after watching your tutorial. (I have gauges now too.)Thank you very, very much. I hope to see more videos from you in the future, VERY nice work. (wish I could just send you about 50 of mine and have you fix them!)Take care,Sandi
I have sent knives to you and glad to see your on U -Tube. You repaired my Hitler Youth knife that I thought was destroyed. will watch and subscribe . Great workmanship .
Great job! Wish you were doing more videos! I’d send you a couple of my old knives to fix.
Wow, you did a great job giving that knife a new life, is like new👍
Best video I have seen on knife repair. Thanks and keep them coming.
Awesome vid! very informative for the learner knife maker, respect from New Zealand!! Look forward to watching more. Kris,.
Enjoyed the tutorial. Well made.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! Your videos are great,Please keep making them
very nice tutorial on knife repair....well done!!
Awesome work and awesome video tutorial!
Excellent Excellent Excellent video .
Just bought a load of knives from Queen Steel in Titusville Pa at their bankruptcy auction.Some are in need of repairs like this.Must have been thousands of unfinished and "seconds" knives there along with box loads of unused parts and machinery. Sad to see them go OOB..
ABSOLUTELY GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!! 👏👏👏
Great video, I have a 127UH that has seen very little use still have the original box bought it in 82 for 20.00 Canadian new. Cheers from Nothern Saskatchewan Canada, and I subscribed also.
Great content. Excellent work. My only comments regard video technical issues you're already aware of. The voice over being drowned out by the hammer and the camera slipping sideways makes the viewer feel like they're falling over. However, your content and tonal quality of your voice are strong enough to keep the viewer watching. Great job.
Awesome and very informative video. Thanks
Very nice work Sir!
Thank you. This was very informative! Just the video I needed
Great video. very informative, Thank you and I will be looking forward to more.
Great videos ! I would really love it if you did a video on the use of your stiddy . Different techniques and uses .
Great video good information.
wonderful, enjoyed every minute of it.
Excellent job on this tutorial!
Just subscribe enjoyed tutorial video very much. Like the way you explained everything. Thank you!
Really, really enjoyed your production. A valuable watch, thank you.
Awesome tutorial. Could you make a video on the tools you use?
Excellent job man!
Outstanding..
Thanks Tim.
Just what I was looking for extremely helpful I will be back one day with a question I am sure
Really good video thank you!
Great video, I appreciate the great tips!
Very nice work!
Thank you for a Great video!
Awesome job.
Excellent video.
Really informative. Thanks!
As did I,very cool video
what did you cut off at 3:14? It was off camera?
craftsmanship.....respect...
great video................Thanks
Thank you very much.Enjoyed your video.Really informative.Ron.
Not as of yet, I do plan on doing one. My E.C simmons restoration video covers some blade cleaning though. Drill and pin need to be the same size, sometimes the pin will need to be a couple thousandths undersize for the knife to function properly depending on the design. The stiddy I use was made by a good friend, I can put you in contact with him if you shoot me an email.
muskratmanknives1 can you put a blade back in a case ×× 6254 large trapper knife. The main blade is broken
I have an old timer schrade USA 1940 t. Blade is worn out can you replace replace it if so approx how much and send shipping address.alsio have an old knife looks like a case stockman the 2short blades are broken off I,d like to have them replaced. It's not a case or even a name brand but has the brass liner and I think I.d like it fixed too just as keep sake.. Don,t know how long though I,m 80 years old..thank you Jay
Good as new. I have a folding knife with a broken back spring. I would like to fix it but have no idea where to get another spring. Do you know any sources?
Great video. Where do you get the brass pins and what sizes do you normally get?
Cool vid, man. So many good tips and lessons in there about working with metals and small tools and fitting and polishing. Excellent. Where did you get your knife anvil?
I seen a re-handle job you did on a GEC #73L in Mastadon, do you have a vid of it? Kris,.
where do you get the small anvil on your workbench. great video
Question about the pin material you use. I've been using brass; when trying to drive it in with a hammer (I always put a taper on the leading part of the pin) the pin usually bends. I remove it and start all over again. Should I be using a steel pin material?
Bryan OShaughnessy sounds like you need a shorter pin and/or the pin to hole fit is too tight.
Nice. I have an old schrade with a missing bolster and a damaged little blade that flops around just like this one. How hard is it to replace a bolster?
willwood487 It's not easy because they were hollowed out for the swinden rivet head. If you drill it for through pins that makes it a little easier
nice job, i have a full size swiss army knife, and it over 70 years old, and has fallen apart, any suggestions
Hi
Do you have a instructional video on how to refinish a blade to look like a factory blade finish. I have often wondered how to get rid of old sharpening scratches and make the blade look like it did when it was new. Especially Schrade blades. My second question has to do with picking the right diameter pin for repairs and the accompanying drill bit. Does the drill bit need to be just a bit smaller than the actual replacement pin. lastly I want to know more about the Stiddy your using.
Ya can you do a video on a case pocket folding Hunter. I have one and I need to put scales on it and I have to take apart the hole knife and reasembel. And I can not find any video of some one fixing one . Thanks great video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.
Where do you get thr bolster pins?
What do you use to cut the pins? Thanks.
what cutters did you use in the beginning?
NICE JOB, WORK OF ART, I'M WONDER IF U CAN FIX FANTASY SWORDS, CONVERT THEM TO A FULL TANG!!!
Thanks for the Video. Today I replaced a broken back spring on a Imperial Boy Scout Knife with Shield from a donor Imperial Camp King Knife. I used a scraper knife to shear the pins and I used Stainless Pin stock for the pivot pins. I made a rocker pin from 1/8 in brazing rod. The Knife went back together very well. I used a nail set punch to roll the rocker pin. The only thing I would do different would be to used Nickle Silver pin stock as the stainless was very hard.
Watching this great video in 2023. FJB
Where did you get that little anvil?
Hey there, do you by chance still repair old knives? I have a one of 13 Schatt and Morgan swing-gaurd or cheetah style and the backspring snapped in two unfortunately but I do still have both pieces so if I can find someone able to recreate that bar and install it then I'd once again have a working very rare and collectable knife...
Great video. Have a question about my Barlow Sabre Brand #601. I used it to pry off a metal top and it started coming apart. Can I take a peen hammer and round off the metal studs to get a tighter fitting Blade or should I do something more?
Where did you get the shearing knife?
very NICE!!!
Hey guys, Ron didn't want to fill in the key hole with solder...and I understand...a bit of unnecessary work. But could we fill that "extra" space with JB weld or some other epoxy...as a simple, just in case repair, sort of quick and dirty fix-up?
I love watching a professional at work on these types of projects, as my Dad was a tool & die maker and was a bit of a perfectionist...a little bit of which carried over to me.
Where can one buy a small anvil you used as well as the block you used to tap the pins out?
Thanks for the video....Do you think your drill press could be slowed down to give you better cutting?
Nice job
Great video. I want to start playing with knives, turning trappers into single blades, etc. How do you break a knife apart if the knife doesn't have blade play. I know, don't touch it if it's not broke. Any in put is helpful though. Thanks.
+Brandon Nelson a carpet knife blade works fine
Thanks for sharing! And Sir, just curious where did you purchased that small anvil for knives?
Great job! Glad I don't have any tools! LOL
fascinating!
Thank You muskrat man. I am going to begin trying some repair, i hv alot guys who have older knives and would like to get them fixed.
May i get a short list of your tools ideas where to get the little anvil you have etc.
Also in my interim of learning.
If you send me your address per my email i will get you some business.
whats the pins made out of?
thanks, I’m just getting into repair as a hobby and this was very helpful. that cable cutter, what brand is it?
Also are the pins brass or steel?
great vid, can you do one where you convert a 2 blade trapper into a single blade, or just removing the spey blade, thanks!
ill see what i can pull together for ya
awesome, thanks a lot! i just wrecked a cheap pakistan trapper to make a one blade slip joint, of course i dont have the proper tools, look forward to it
Where did ya get ur little anvil