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Here are before and after pictures of my S.M. Co knife restored by Bill. It is an amazing transformation. The blade was in bad shape and peeking a little bit. The horn had a few bad bugbites and the locking pin was completely sheared off. You can see for yourself how well the repairs turned out... T...

that knife looks perfect... great stamp, horn and cool tab. Great find Thom....

Mike

and yes, I always tell myself this will be the last knife for awhile... and it never works.

thank you for taking the time to write that out Bill... I can't wait to try out an old beater knife.

Mike

that's nice ! wish I had one...

that would be really useful info... I am used to polishing brass hardware, etc but not sure where to start on horn and nickel/silver .....

it's on it's way back to me

Love my stag mikov

Not a problem with me Ian most of my older balisong are damaged in some way.. missing inserts or broken scales. Here’s a pic of my nicest with a 9” for size.

Cool story ... (And boy do you carry a lot of stuff in your pockets)

Kugr... come on out any time... I get some of my best finds at the Antiques & Collectibles shows...

Ian... Thanks and I think we should put together a pot and send you a nice balisong ... what do ya say guys ?

Mike

Hey Luke, this was just a regular gun & knife show in portland. they have them almost every month out here... next month is the big OKCA (knives only) show in Eugene, OR. It will be my first time attending but I have heard there will be lots of older switches and tons of scale material, etc for sale...

Thanks Dave ... that was good.

I was just given this neat ‘collini flylock’ as a thank you for helping to man a friends knife table this weekend. It was my first time on the other side of the table and I have to say I’m not sure which side I like better. It was pretty exhausting and I have a lot more respect for the guys who do i...

those are very unique and cool... Thanks Ian

Mike

Bill DeShivs wrote:There are a few at http://www.billdeshivs.com

Bill those are gorgeous... Is it necessary to supply a knife or will you do the whole thing ? If I had to supply the knife what's the best available starting knife? generally... what does a Cade knife run?

Thanks,

Mike