the solitaire wrote: gbohannon wrote:
Very detailed work Buddy, thanks for sharing. Nice work! I bet the 12 sided die was a pain.
When I get a chance, I am going to get out a stag horn handle knife that I have from my dad from the 1950's It has a multi-piece handle that is loose.
If you don't mind I would like to get your opinion on how I should go about repairing/restoring the handle.
All I know about it was that it was made in Solingen Germany. At least that is what it has on the blade at the guard. From the looks of it it has a threaded tang for the pommel. The sides are stag horn with pins. There are several layers of other material at each end of the handle between the pommel and horn at the rear and between the horn and guard at the blade end.
The blade is a beast with lots of character. Would really like to use this knife but not with the handle like it is.
When I get a chance this week I will get some detailed photos.
George
Looking forward to see that knife George. If I can be of any assistance, I will gladly offer any knowledge I have and share a trick or two.
Solingen most likely says something about the steel being used, or the blade manufacturer.
I also appreciate a well used blade for regular use. Just like with film cameras, a few scuffs and some patina adds character
Posting for Buddy. If others feel this is off thread too much please let me know. But I figured it may be of interest given our diverse hobbies that we all have.
The overall length is almost 11". Blade length is 6". As you can see this knife has seen heavy use. But it keeps an edge like no other I have. Razor sharp and has a ton of character. Like I said, it was my fathers and I would like to make sure it is able to be passed on to my son. But would also like to use it as an everyday knife for camping back country. I am already working on making a new leather sheath. That part I can handle
My main question is about how to maintain the handle or if I should be concerned. Sort of hard to see from the picture, but the main handle is two pieces of stag horn, with layers of other material at the ends. The pommel is somewhat loose and will twist about 1/8 turn either way. At the end it appears to be a two prong threaded piece and assuming the end of the tang is threaded. Second image shows this. If you twist the end, both the silver pommel and the two prong circle section turn together, but the center most piece does not. That is why I think it may be threaded.
I do not want to try to remove it without really knowing how it is attached. I don't want to make it worse.
Do you have any thoughts? Try to remove and perhaps use two part epoxy? Or just leave it like it is?
Do you think the end is threaded or compression fitted?
Thanks Buddy.
George
Edit: Oh yeah... Shot with the Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5
