Extreme Knife Restoration Project
Part of channel(s): Liveleakers (promoted)Pretty bad damage to these blades due to a fire... but they can be restored.
This will be the biggest challenge I've ever come across on a restoration job. A lot of work... but it'll be an privilege to return these pieces, fully restored, to the owner.
Cost of restoring these three items: $350 - $400.
Returning a treasured item to it's owner: Priceless
* Uploaded this video yesterday but LiveLeak removed it because they were having trouble with their encoding process. Let's see if it works today.
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Added: May-26-2012 Occurred On: May-26-2012
By: EventHorizon2012
In: Other Items from Liveleakers
Tags: Knife Restoration, Fire Damage, Sentimental Value, Blade Runner Precision Sharpening, EventHorizon2012
Location: Jackson, Wyoming, United States (load item map)
Marked as: approved
Views: 1605 | Comments: 34 | Votes: 8 | Favorites: 0 | Shared: 0 | Updates: 1 | Times used in channels: 2
By: EventHorizon2012
In: Other Items from Liveleakers
Tags: Knife Restoration, Fire Damage, Sentimental Value, Blade Runner Precision Sharpening, EventHorizon2012
Location: Jackson, Wyoming, United States (load item map)
Marked as: approved
Views: 1605 | Comments: 34 | Votes: 8 | Favorites: 0 | Shared: 0 | Updates: 1 | Times used in channels: 2
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Man, what a tragic story. I'm sure this job will be done with a great deal of pride. You're a good man, Event.
Posted May-26-2012 By-sloop- (2864.52) 
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Thanks for sharing. Too bad about the guy's son, darn it.
It'll be interesting to see how they turn out... I'll be watching.
Posted May-26-2012 ByApples01 (554.96) 
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that meat cleaver was sick! thanks for sharing.
Posted May-26-2012 ByMatthewselah (39.30) 
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It may seem pointless to spend any effort on some knives ruined in a fire but top end chef's cutlery may actually be worth it.
Tools of the trade, after thirty years no doubt have become a natural extension of the chef himself.
Not my cup of tea but I can certainly see the value here, I say go for it.
Posted May-26-2012 ByValleyBlacksmith (682.80) 
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It's pretty cool that you have the honor and ability to restore someones prized possessions, sad to hear of your neighbors losses as well.
Posted May-26-2012 Bykillingforgod (703.10) killingforgod View Channel Send Message
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I would have liked to have seen the knives after the restoration on the same clip.
Posted May-26-2012 BymAxiecAm (41.20) 
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@mAxiecAm
I'll do a follow-up video in a week or so that shows the before and after shots.... I just wanted to share this before I got started.
Thanks for your comments.
Posted May-26-2012 ByEventHorizon2012 (1855.78) 
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@EventHorizon2012 I will keep my eyes open for it :)
Posted May-26-2012 BymAxiecAm (41.20) 
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Good luck with your project. Nice that you're giving this guy a little bit of his life back.
Now I hope you don't mind the following question:
I picked up a Spanish Mauser bayonet (early thirties) and there was so much grease in the scabbard that I didn't notice that the point was bent back. How much heat would I need to bend it back without damaging the blade?
Posted May-26-2012 Bypisscookie (213.26) 
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@pisscookie Maybe??
Hold the far end of the blade in vise grips. Heat the bent area to royal blue with a torch.
Use your choice of hammer and an anvil or strike plate to straighten the blade while it is still royal blue, or put the blade in a bench vise and bend it. The steel is in a relaxed condition at that color and will straighten fairly easily.
Scuff the entire blade with a 24-grit wheel on your right angle grinder. Reheat the entire blade to royal blue, and allow it to air cool slowly. More..
Posted May-26-2012 Bydankmofo (479.54) 
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Much appreciated. I know it's from the Spanish Civil War, don't know how it got that way, but it would have required a considerable amount of force.
Posted May-26-2012 Bypisscookie (213.26) 
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good watch
Posted May-26-2012 ByViruke (104.10) Viruke View Channel Send Message
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Good stuff. Can't wait to see the end product.
Posted May-26-2012 BySoDip (401.58) 
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That meat clever could take the head off an oxen at 30 paces.
Will be interested to see the final outcome of those charred beasts. Voted.
Posted May-26-2012 Byernie2skidoo (1049.60) 
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The first one is an islamic beheading knife. Nuff said.
Posted May-26-2012 Bycapner (118.44) 
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Very cool.
Posted May-26-2012 Bywharris (2245.42) 
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I'll be watching out for the follow-up video(s). The story behind this is touching; I hope the knives turn out better than expected for your customer. Good luck with it.
R.I.P. to the son
Posted May-26-2012 ByRickBond (6514.30) 
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Good Guy...Good story...God bless You All!!!!
Posted May-27-2012 Bybriands2212 (71.84) 
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