Hunting Knife Restoration Tips Sought

Rick · 4th May 2015, 01:54 AM

It looks like some of the spacers have been possibly replaced which is probably why the pommels and brass nuts look a bit marred, although I would bet these are no newer than mid 20th century .
Maybe the leather dried out at some point .

Chris, it would be nice if the value of these hunters was worth having a pro restore them; but here in the US I think professional restoration would be more a labor of love .

I like the patina they have; it would be a shame to remove that .

The example I posted was a trade incentive item from a shirt company .

As an observation; I think we are treading more on a modern blade forum's territory here .

4th May 2015, 01:54 AM	#12
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	It looks like some of the spacers have been possibly replaced which is probably why the pommels and brass nuts look a bit marred, although I would bet these are no newer than mid 20th century . Maybe the leather dried out at some point . Chris, it would be nice if the value of these hunters was worth having a pro restore them; but here in the US I think professional restoration would be more a labor of love . I like the patina they have; it would be a shame to remove that . The example I posted was a trade incentive item from a shirt company . As an observation; I think we are treading more on a modern blade forum's territory here . Last edited by Rick; 4th May 2015 at 02:15 AM.