Posted by: Chief
Re-Handled Knives - 04/01/16 07:48 PM
My 19 user, my Kevin tribute handle!
Re-Handled Knives
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/01/16 09:00 PM
Kevin would approve. In fact he'd ask you send it his way. 
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/01/16 09:07 PM
LOL yes he would!
1 more that we built together.
Ebony with ivory, in what I call my "Riders Sheath". Made to be warn on the back of your belt. Has a keeper pin to ensure that it stays in the sheath.
1 more that we built together.
Ebony with ivory, in what I call my "Riders Sheath". Made to be warn on the back of your belt. Has a keeper pin to ensure that it stays in the sheath.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/01/16 09:12 PM
That was my favorite knife in the Zebra series. Keep that thought on that sheath. We need to do that again, that was slick.!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/01/16 09:24 PM
Say Chief look familiar? It was your Musk Ox now re-handled on a Randall 25 blade. For a one-off this came out pretty darn good IMO.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/01/16 09:28 PM
Different contrast and perspective.
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/02/16 02:05 AM
Originally Posted By: Chief
LOL yes he would!
1 more that we built together.
Ebony with ivory, in what I call my "Riders Sheath". Made to be warn on the back of your belt. Has a keeper pin to ensure that it stays in the sheath.
1 more that we built together.
Ebony with ivory, in what I call my "Riders Sheath". Made to be warn on the back of your belt. Has a keeper pin to ensure that it stays in the sheath.
Holy cow I love this knife and that sheath is outstanding. Super design!
Posted by: CrazyCajun
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/02/16 08:02 AM
Yea, that's pretty sweet for sure!
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/02/16 10:16 AM
Chief-
That is one awesome Model 19 re-handle. Way cool!!
Pap
That is one awesome Model 19 re-handle. Way cool!!
Pap
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/02/16 02:13 PM
Thanks guys!
Thanks Pappy, that 19 is a user, It has a Mudbone pouch sheath that I need to clean up & take pictures of.
I'm usually not a pouch sheath guy but this one that Mudbone did for it fits like socks on a rooster!
Thanks Pappy, that 19 is a user, It has a Mudbone pouch sheath that I need to clean up & take pictures of.
I'm usually not a pouch sheath guy but this one that Mudbone did for it fits like socks on a rooster!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/02/16 02:26 PM
Warren, yeah I remember that piece it was to small to go on a 19, next thing I know you ended up with it! LOL Good looking knife.
Posted by: Dirty_Water
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/02/16 04:21 PM
"fits like socks on a rooster"...
What the heck does that means?!?
You Cajuns' are weird, dressing up your chickens!!
What the heck does that means?!?
You Cajuns' are weird, dressing up your chickens!!
Posted by: CrazyCajun
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/02/16 04:39 PM
Meet more Hens that way!!!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/02/16 07:16 PM
Originally Posted By: Dirty_Water
"fits like socks on a rooster"...
What the heck does that means?!?
You Cajuns' are weird, dressing up your chickens!!
What the heck does that means?!?
You Cajuns' are weird, dressing up your chickens!!
LOL one of the terms they use here for the wrap they put on the spurs of a rooster if he's aggressive or a fighter.
Posted by: Kent B. Warnberg
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/26/16 04:07 PM
Chief,
VKL would have thought that this is Fantastic! And it is!! He Really liked his #19's.
Kent
VKL would have thought that this is Fantastic! And it is!! He Really liked his #19's.
Kent
Posted by: Kent B. Warnberg
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/26/16 04:09 PM
Chief,
SO SO Nice! It's ashame that you don't like it... so to get rid of it... just send it my way!
Kent
SO SO Nice! It's ashame that you don't like it... so to get rid of it... just send it my way!
Kent
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/26/16 06:45 PM
Originally Posted By: Kent B. Warnberg
Chief,
SO SO Nice! It's ashame that you don't like it... so to get rid of it... just send it my way!
Kent
SO SO Nice! It's ashame that you don't like it... so to get rid of it... just send it my way!
Kent
I'll trade ya for a ivory 19 in finger grips LOL!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/26/16 07:18 PM
Originally Posted By: Chief
Originally Posted By: Kent B. Warnberg
Chief,
SO SO Nice! It's ashame that you don't like it... so to get rid of it... just send it my way!
Kent
SO SO Nice! It's ashame that you don't like it... so to get rid of it... just send it my way!
Kent
I'll trade ya for a ivory 19 in finger grips LOL!
Last time you did that he cut himself ( it's really true)
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/26/16 07:26 PM
LOL yeah I forgot about that!
Posted by: Byrdguy
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/26/16 09:19 PM
Sunny Beaches, that 25 is gorgeous.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/26/16 10:54 PM
Pat,
You may never see another. In fact it was put back together like the shop did it.
One-off 25 rehandled Musk Ox, expertly done IMO. Happy to say mine for ever.
You may never see another. In fact it was put back together like the shop did it.
One-off 25 rehandled Musk Ox, expertly done IMO. Happy to say mine for ever.
Posted by: Byrdguy
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/27/16 07:55 AM
Yeah, Warren, that definitely is a keeper.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/03/16 06:15 PM
One I got done a while back that I forgot to post.
Elephant Ivory tip.
Elephant Ivory tip.
Posted by: Tattoo Bill
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/03/16 06:32 PM
Now THAT'S what I'm talkin about Chief!
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/03/16 07:05 PM
Another Wowza!!
Pap
Pap
Posted by: CrazyCajun
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/03/16 08:27 PM
Pretty #@#^&*^(^^%Y%#@$#$%^*(((^% NICE!!!!!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/03/16 08:33 PM
Yeah you did good pal, love that 27 with that handle. You need to put together a custom sheath for that knife.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/03/16 08:37 PM
Chief,
That is an outstanding piece of Ivory; the 27 looks awesome with that tip!
Tom Flynn
That is an outstanding piece of Ivory; the 27 looks awesome with that tip!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/03/16 08:48 PM
Originally Posted By: W Polidori
Yeah you did good pal, love that 27 with that handle. You need to put together a custom sheath for that knife.
I did just didn't put it in the picture.
Yeah when I gave James & Grant the page turner & James said that will go good on the 27 I really was like ....I don't know?
But fortunately James was like relax I got this you'll see.
And judging by the response from ya'll.....he was correct.
Thanks for all the kind words but, I had to be drug kicking and whining the whole way. Thanks Guys!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/03/16 09:01 PM
I'm just bustin right now. So you've been walkin' the James plank all along and you didn't trust the man? LOL
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/03/16 09:23 PM
It's like this I can't see it in my minds eye!
I have had James redo stuff before, he always chuckles!
One of my favorite James quotes from blade years back, "yeah you were so excited I just didn't know how to say it was not gonna be what you like"!
We are beyond that know, "I'm not doing that"! Or he starts telling me what he sees so I don't waste both of our time!
I have had James redo stuff before, he always chuckles!
One of my favorite James quotes from blade years back, "yeah you were so excited I just didn't know how to say it was not gonna be what you like"!
We are beyond that know, "I'm not doing that"! Or he starts telling me what he sees so I don't waste both of our time!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/03/16 09:54 PM
I'm enrolling you in blade re-handle therapy
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/04/16 12:17 AM
I'm just bummed these guys came to Boise and didn't let me know. They missed a good meal and fishing trip. Better call me next time!!!!
Pap
Pap
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/04/16 09:34 AM
Originally Posted By: pappy19
I'm just bummed these guys came to Boise and didn't let me know. They missed a good meal and fishing trip. Better call me next time!!!!
Pap
Pap
Youngsters what can ya do with'em! Seems like sometimes the sharpest thing about them is their knives!!
Posted by: Behring Made
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/04/16 10:44 AM
We haven't done a show in Boise yet. It was Eugene that we had our last show in April....
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/04/16 12:07 PM
I must really be loosing it; I thought I saw a thread where you guys came to Boise to pick up something but can't find it now. Sorry. Invitation still open.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: Behring Made
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/05/16 10:31 AM
Not a worry Mike! We went north to Seattle on a supply run after the show.
I haven't been to Boise yet myself, but it's a short enough drive from Missoula to justify checking it out sometime soon.
I haven't been to Boise yet myself, but it's a short enough drive from Missoula to justify checking it out sometime soon.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/05/16 12:38 PM
While you are there, make sure you stop at the Chris Reeve Knife Shop, pretty interesting.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/04/16 11:11 AM
I had James take a leather handled stock 11-5 and make a way cool re-creation. This one has a Musk Ox carver handle and Musk Ox spacer,& full fingergrips. Pretty awesome job and it fits great in the hi-ride sheath. Nicely done James and crew!
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/04/16 11:15 AM
Great looking knife and sheath combination.
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/04/16 11:21 AM
FANTASTIC! !!!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/04/16 02:10 PM
Thanks guys, they are turning out awesome work.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/04/16 04:15 PM
Warren,
I am with Steve; awesome combo!
Tom Flynn
I am with Steve; awesome combo!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/04/16 04:20 PM
Warren
Very nice 11, BMK did a great job on the re handle. Was that the original hilt?
I have am package coming tomorrow
Peter
Very nice 11, BMK did a great job on the re handle. Was that the original hilt?
I have am package coming tomorrow
Peter
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/04/16 04:59 PM
Yes Peter it was the original hilt very German silver in color. There was a different idea originally that didn't work out. I'm very happy with the results it happened for a reason. Looking forward to your gets. Thanks.
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/02/17 04:28 PM
Here is my Chef's Knife that Behring did for me. It now matches my Cattleman (and all of my Randalls).
Thanks to James & Grant
Thanks to James & Grant
Posted by: Wally
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/02/17 06:47 PM
Here's a couple of the Gangs handlework on triathletes.
Posted by: Jay G
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/02/17 09:32 PM
coachblalock -- That's a slick looking Chef's knife... I like the brass butt-plate.
Wally -- Killer pair man! I like the differing hilt and handle shapes you chose, nice work! Are those paired with pouch sheaths?
Jay
Wally -- Killer pair man! I like the differing hilt and handle shapes you chose, nice work! Are those paired with pouch sheaths?
Jay
Posted by: Wally
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/02/17 09:39 PM
One came from the Capt, one from the gang. Only one from Cap had a pouch. I have other plans for the 2nd one.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/02/17 09:46 PM
So now truth be told. Can't to see the other. Maker, or secret?
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/02/17 10:01 PM
Originally Posted By: Wally
One came from the Capt, one from the gang. Only one from Cap had a pouch. I have other plans for the 2nd one.
Just sayin... you are WAYYYY under selling what the red 1 came in... IMO...
Posted by: Wally
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/02/17 11:22 PM
KING I'll getcha a pic of the sheath by Sunday evening. (For posterity, I know you've seen it)
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 06:17 AM
All I'm sayin is "Give the Devil his due..."
The baddest sheath maker on the planet deserves it...
The baddest sheath maker on the planet deserves it...
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 08:52 AM
Thanks Jay.
The handle & butt plate really added an extra "heft" to my knife. It feels good!
Those pine cone handles are really nice!!
James & Grant are doing some impressive work.
The handle & butt plate really added an extra "heft" to my knife. It feels good!
Those pine cone handles are really nice!!
James & Grant are doing some impressive work.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 03:45 PM
Sent James and Grant an 80's #4 6 with a badly damaged handle. They kept the RMK Nickel Silver square hilt and added their magic for the rest. I really like all my BMK re-handle knives. Especially this one.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 04:42 PM
Built-in crows beak is a signature look. That really did come out awesome Eric.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 06:08 PM
Thanks Warren, I totally agree.
Posted by: Behring Made
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 06:16 PM
It'll ship on Monday Eric... missed the carrier today.
Have a good weekend friends !
Have a good weekend friends !
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 06:28 PM
Thanks Grant. I hope everyone has a great Superbowl weekend.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 07:22 PM
I like the handle on the "chef", just looks like it feels good to hold!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 07:22 PM
Now that Eric is a good looking knife, good get!
Posted by: Tracer
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 10:13 PM
I just sent in a couple of Randalls to see what the Gang can do; I'm sure I'll have some pictures to post one day soon. Until then, my mouth will just have to water on this thread... keep 'em coming!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 10:23 PM
Trust me, there's a very big one coming.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 10:42 PM
I've put it up before but....
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/03/17 10:47 PM
Which is more off the planet; knife or sheath? Answer, Both.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/04/17 07:38 PM
Here's an example of the Gangs work applied to a Randall triathlete, coupled with a custom Mudbone, featuring a pair of trout...
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/04/17 08:10 PM
Great knife & sheath Wally, very cool!
One more.
One more.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/04/17 08:16 PM
You've got some real beauties Chief!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/04/17 08:21 PM
Wally,
There's an incredible amount of art detail in that sheath. I'm gonna create a new term "Art Mud Deco". That is really cool.
There's an incredible amount of art detail in that sheath. I'm gonna create a new term "Art Mud Deco". That is really cool.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/04/17 10:17 PM
Cousins!
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/04/17 10:21 PM
Thank you Wally
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/06/17 07:56 AM
Eric,
Great re-handle; like Warren said that integral Crow's beak style looks and feels great!
Tom Flynn
Great re-handle; like Warren said that integral Crow's beak style looks and feels great!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/07/17 05:08 PM
Thanks Tom, I agree they look and feel great. I am now looking for another blade to send them.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/16/17 05:51 PM
Originally Posted By: W Polidori
Wally,
There's an incredible amount of art detail in that sheath. I'm gonna create a new term "Art Mud Deco". That is really cool.
There's an incredible amount of art detail in that sheath. I'm gonna create a new term "Art Mud Deco". That is really cool.
"Art Mud-deco" I love it!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 07:17 AM
Just completed by the "Gang", here's a Randall 11-5,copper hilt, Big Horn Sheep spacer, whitetail crown stag handle.
In Grant's words," Alaska never looked so good"; I agree.
So we're discussing leather now, any suggestions?
In Grant's words," Alaska never looked so good"; I agree.
So we're discussing leather now, any suggestions?
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 07:50 AM
Warren,
Gnarly Crown; great job!
Tom Flynn
Gnarly Crown; great job!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 07:59 AM
Great looking knife and handle combination.
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 08:50 AM
beautiful!!
:-)Rocky
:-)Rocky
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 09:10 AM
Better than nice, awesome is more like it. How about a Pathfinder type sheath with Mudbone art.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 09:35 AM
Thanks guys for the feedback. Good idea Pap.
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 11:00 AM
ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Posted by: Tracer
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 04:45 PM
Before and after:
You might remember the pair of Randalls I picked up some months back; y'all were very helpful with my questions, and now the James Gang has tricked them out. Figuring out leather for the model 2 now.
Their photography beats mine...
You might remember the pair of Randalls I picked up some months back; y'all were very helpful with my questions, and now the James Gang has tricked them out. Figuring out leather for the model 2 now.
Their photography beats mine...
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 04:50 PM
Their photography beats mine...That's cause Warren has small knives & uses a big camera!!
great job on the re-handles! I like that stag on the dagger, sexy!
great job on the re-handles! I like that stag on the dagger, sexy!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 04:52 PM
Nice job on the 11-5 Bro, 1st one I've seen that I like
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 05:35 PM
Thanks. What I like most about this whitetail handle is no bald spot. Mud is definitely getting a chance to scratch some art.
Here's a pic of the knife before and the handle; the white one.
Here's a pic of the knife before and the handle; the white one.
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 05:42 PM
mark!!
a "quick draw" for that "poker"!!!
:-)Rocky
a "quick draw" for that "poker"!!!
:-)Rocky
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 05:57 PM
Hey Mark,
Nice rehandle jobs. Your call but Warlander, & Rowe will not disapoint. They both have lots of exotic inlays to offer as well as nice tooling.
If you decide to bump it way up with Mudbone, think of an idea and turn him loose ; fasten your seat belt.
Nice rehandle jobs. Your call but Warlander, & Rowe will not disapoint. They both have lots of exotic inlays to offer as well as nice tooling.
If you decide to bump it way up with Mudbone, think of an idea and turn him loose ; fasten your seat belt.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 06:03 PM
some of Rowe's leather
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 06:06 PM
couple of Mudbones
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 06:09 PM
Thanks for posting those. I'm totally mobile till Monday.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 07:04 PM
Not here yet, photos property of the gang.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 07:22 PM
sexy, good choice. I love that handle shape.
Posted by: Tracer
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 07:33 PM
Originally Posted By: W Polidori
Hey Mark,
Nice rehandle jobs. Your call but Warlander, & Rowe will not disapoint. They both have lots of exotic inlays to offer as well as nice tooling.
If you decide to bump it way up with Mudbone, think of an idea and turn him loose ; fasten your seat belt.
Nice rehandle jobs. Your call but Warlander, & Rowe will not disapoint. They both have lots of exotic inlays to offer as well as nice tooling.
If you decide to bump it way up with Mudbone, think of an idea and turn him loose ; fasten your seat belt.
Yeah, they put my last one in Warlander; I'm really happy with it, but I told them to go with a more utilitarian vibe. I'm not big into fancy leatherwork, and the sticker already has a belt sheath; I told them to go with a clip.
I've seen a lot of Mudbone work; incredible stuff.
Wally, nice choice of handle; they've been busy with stickers this week, I guess.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 10:46 PM
Wally,
Immediate first look I see the "fishtail" shape of the classic 24's in that handle. Superb job.
Immediate first look I see the "fishtail" shape of the classic 24's in that handle. Superb job.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 10:52 PM
Chief that 19 is a real killer. Can you imagine going to some high dollar hunting camp and showing that knife? Those Outfitters and guides would die for that knife. Out of sight!
Pap
Pap
Posted by: Wally
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 10:55 PM
That 80s fishtail look is exactly what I was looking for Warren. I have a 2-5 croc tail Sullivan's for this one.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 02/17/17 11:23 PM
Well I guess they nailed it then Wally. Great classic shape.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/04/17 03:17 PM
Just completed this morning and in the mail. Pics courtesy of Grant. Here's a Randall 1-7 S with sawteeth rescued from the dead with a broken tang. This is super bad-azz facelift. Black Ceracote blade, copper S hilt and sub-hilt, black micarta center spacer, copper and black thin fiber spacers, and how cool is a pinned Cooper Firearms gray gunstock handle complete with Behring Made medallion? I'm going to marry this one to a black Sullivan's "C" sheath. Something tells me there will be more of these gunstock rehandles done soon.
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/04/17 06:17 PM
Warren.....
does it ever end???
:-)Rocky
does it ever end???
:-)Rocky
Posted by: Behring Made
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/04/17 06:23 PM
WE SURE HOPE NOT!!!!!
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/04/17 06:38 PM
Are you kidding me? Talk about La La Land!! How great is it that we have 2 great pieces to this puzzle, an unusable or damaged Randall blade, and a group of knife artisans that can make it into something indescribable. Love this thread, it never ceases to amaze me.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/04/17 07:58 PM
Say Pap, maybe this explains this afternoon's double.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/05/17 06:45 AM
Warren,
Me thinks your right on the gunstock handle! Well done guys; everything about it is awesome. What no Mudbone?
Tom Flynn
Me thinks your right on the gunstock handle! Well done guys; everything about it is awesome. What no Mudbone?
Tom Flynn
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/05/17 07:33 AM
Thanks Tom. No I'm keeping this dark and stealthy and hoping the stock sheath that this blade came in works out.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/05/17 08:30 AM
Warren, That beauty should fit perfectly in the original sheath.
Pappy, You are so right, I use to not even look at Randall's with damaged handles. After finding the James Gang (through this forum) it has become one of the things I look for most.
Pappy, You are so right, I use to not even look at Randall's with damaged handles. After finding the James Gang (through this forum) it has become one of the things I look for most.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/05/17 08:43 AM
Thanks Eric the only issue could be the keeper strap.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/05/17 09:25 AM
Warren, Trust me it will snap.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/05/17 09:32 AM
Eric, please don't say "snap", lol.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/05/17 01:36 PM
My humble apologies, your keeper strap hardware will unite and function as designed. Your handle may stick out past your leather belt loop a little to far however. hehehe
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/07/17 05:14 PM
Eric,
Back to the drawing board. My fears were confirmed about the keeper strap, too short. Anyway on to something way cool and appropriate. More to follow.
Back to the drawing board. My fears were confirmed about the keeper strap, too short. Anyway on to something way cool and appropriate. More to follow.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/07/17 06:02 PM
Warren, I thought it would make it, sorry
Posted by: Tattoo Bill
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/08/17 08:11 AM
Out of this world Buddy!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/08/17 08:28 AM
Food for thought.....might be to much dark but beaver like this is still different.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/08/17 09:52 AM
Leaning towards dyed gray elephant.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/08/17 10:27 AM
Warren, Here is an example of grey elephant.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/08/17 10:40 AM
Works nicely with that handle Eric. Thank you for the pic.
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/08/17 12:47 PM
Mud could set you up with a beaver sheath!
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/08/17 09:49 PM
Tanned beaver tail to me is the ultimate if nothing else because it's all American and tough as hell.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/11/17 11:26 AM
Tanned beaver tail to me is the ultimate if nothing else because it's all American and tough as hell.
Pap
PREACH!!!!!
Pap
PREACH!!!!!
Posted by: Larry Ducati
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/18/17 06:05 PM
I bought a Randall years ago and always thought it was a walnut handled small 26 pathfinder. Turns out the blade blank was stolen from the shop and finished elsewhere. I had Behring Made Knives re-handle it with fossilized walrus ivory donated by Warren Polidori. Some suggestions from me, and James' skills created this knife.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/18/17 06:33 PM
Larry,
Congrats again on a great project. Looking at that blade reminds me of my rehandled Triathlete with red Pinecone. I just had Mudbone do the magic on a sheath. These blades look quite similar.
Congrats again on a great project. Looking at that blade reminds me of my rehandled Triathlete with red Pinecone. I just had Mudbone do the magic on a sheath. These blades look quite similar.
Posted by: Larry Ducati
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/18/17 09:06 PM
Very similar blades, nice usable size. Not every knife needs to be a big bowie.
Thanks again for the very cool ivory!
Thanks again for the very cool ivory!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/18/17 09:10 PM
Welcome, enjoy!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/09/17 08:25 PM
Earlier in this thread I posted a re-handled Randall 1-7, copper S hilt and sub hilt, black ceracoat finish with a Cooper Firearms gunstock handle. I sent the knife to Mudbone along with a cardboard mock-up of a custom sheath with a pivoting belt loop. Had this idea for a long time and just had to try it. Sitting in a car or a truck with a 7" blade just doesn't work; until now. Mudbone did a fantastic job. Got to give Grant credit for the grey elephant inlay, just makes that handle pop! I wore this rig Friday at Blade, it got a lot of ooohs and ahhhs.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/09/17 10:48 PM
I really like the idea of the swivel, make a lot of sense. Even a high ride isn't as comfortable as a swivel sitting in your rig. I want one.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/09/17 11:00 PM
Well yours could be #2. What knife you thinking Pap?
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/09/17 11:15 PM
I have a real old #10-5 that I bought back in 1975, has my etched name and worn out rosewood handle. I am thinking of Behring replacement stag slabs,a finger guard, and Mudbone swivel sheath. Heck of a fishing outfit.
Pao
Pao
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/10/17 06:51 AM
Every once in a while I see a fishing combo rig show up with pliers and a model 10. I'm thinking Greg Gutcher made those up.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/10/17 09:34 AM
Yes, I have one of those rigs, although I doubt that I would ever use it. Brings me to an idea to have the James Gang redo my old #10 and match it with my Abel plyers ( the Randall of all plyers) into a set with a swivel sheath. What do you think?
Pap
Pap
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/10/17 10:07 AM
Do it Pappy!!!!!!!
Posted by: Byrdguy
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/10/17 10:23 AM
Lot of oohs and aahs from here too, Warren. That rig is the bee's knees.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/10/17 10:32 AM
Originally Posted By: pappy19
Yes, I have one of those rigs, although I doubt that I would ever use it. Brings me to an idea to have the James Gang redo my old #10 and match it with my Abel plyers ( the Randall of all plyers) into a set with a swivel sheath. What do you think?
Pap
Pap
Well yeah. When you said fishing rig that's what comes to mind Pap. Certainly would be unique.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/10/17 10:34 AM
Originally Posted By: Byrdguy
Lot of oohs and aahs from here too, Warren. That rig is the bee's knees.
Many thanks Pat.
Posted by: JE6245
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/12/17 09:48 AM
Very clever there Warren. I better get one made before your patent is approved. ;-) Seriously, very good idea.
Posted by: rfcarlin
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/12/17 10:41 AM
Warren,
Great re-imagining of the knife (somehow, simply calling it a 're-handle' doesn't do it justice)!
Love the sheath design, the hand-tooling and the elephant inlay.
Does the bolt holding the swivel section to the sheath contact the knife handle when the knife is sheathed?
Any concerns about the bolt abrading the knife handle as the sheath pivots?
Bob
Great re-imagining of the knife (somehow, simply calling it a 're-handle' doesn't do it justice)!
Love the sheath design, the hand-tooling and the elephant inlay.
Does the bolt holding the swivel section to the sheath contact the knife handle when the knife is sheathed?
Any concerns about the bolt abrading the knife handle as the sheath pivots?
Bob
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/12/17 10:54 AM
Thanks for the feedback guys. The handle actually falls away slightly. No contact at all Bob.
Posted by: Boomer51
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/12/17 11:28 AM
Great looking package Warren - looks like it should be part of an art exhibit.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/12/17 02:08 PM
Originally Posted By: JE6245
Very clever there Warren. I better get one made before your patent is approved. ;-) Seriously, very good idea.
LMAO betting he sent it to James & said what do ya think you can do?
I 'm not sure how I would feel about the double hilt, have never held one.
But that S guard is sexy! Goes good with the handle.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/12/17 02:10 PM
Thanks for the kind reply Dwight. BMK and Mudbone are the ones with the artisic talent.
Posted by: rfcarlin
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/12/17 03:32 PM
Glad to hear it Warren. It's a great looking knife and sheath package all the way around. Congrats on a great addition to the collection!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/12/17 04:44 PM
Thanks again Bob.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/12/17 05:01 PM
Originally Posted By: Chief
Originally Posted By: JE6245
Very clever there Warren. I better get one made before your patent is approved. ;-) Seriously, very good idea.
LMAO betting he sent it to James & said what do ya think you can do?
I 'm not sure how I would feel about the double hilt, have never held one.
But that S guard is sexy! Goes good with the handle.
Didn't exactly go down like that.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/12/17 07:51 PM
I know, you have lots of ideas that I have stol....uh.....borrowed in the past & probably will agin.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/12/17 08:05 PM
All good nothing wrong. So when are going Sub-hilt? Can't wait for this one. Every Chief needs a sub-hilt. It's one better than....LMAO
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/15/17 11:44 AM
Well, my old 10-5 and my Abel plyers are off to Missoula. Should be an interesting build.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/15/17 11:46 AM
it's gonna be FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/15/17 03:04 PM
Can't wait to see the transformation.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/19/17 08:48 PM
All I can say is a Model 10 is never going to be the same.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/19/17 08:55 PM
Never doubted that.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/20/17 07:04 AM
Pap,
That sounds great; look forward to seeing that one.
Tom Flynn
That sounds great; look forward to seeing that one.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/07/17 10:42 PM
Here is the result of my rehandle on my 1976 Model 10-5 along with a new sheath and cleanup on an older Merle Seguine that did not have a sheath. As it turned out, The James Gang did the rehandle so that it still fit the original Johnson sheath. Therefore, I took Grant's suggestion to leave it alone and use my Abel as is. I am very pleased with the outcome.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/07/17 10:53 PM
Oh that is sweeet Pappy. You gotta love that stag right? Seeing the smile from here.
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/07/17 11:17 PM
OuuuutStanding Pappy!!!
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/07/17 11:59 PM
Thanks guys. That stag rehandle puts a whole different look to a Model 10, for sure.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/08/17 12:02 AM
Thanks guys. That stag rehandle puts a whole different look to a Model 10, for sure.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: Tracer
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/08/17 10:17 AM
Nice choice. That rehandle is classic James Gang.
Posted by: Holzinger258
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/08/17 05:25 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/08/17 09:20 PM
Originally Posted By: pappy19
Thanks guys. That stag rehandle puts a whole different look to a Model 10, for sure.
Pap
Pap
Stag is so under rated. Good call on setting these up!
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/09/17 09:01 AM
WOW!
BEAUTIFUL Knives!!!
BEAUTIFUL Knives!!!
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/09/17 12:27 PM
Pap,
That stag belongs on that knife; great idea and execution by BMK!
Tom Flynn
That stag belongs on that knife; great idea and execution by BMK!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/10/17 08:44 PM
I actually have this rehandle Model 10-5 in my hand today, and it's difficult to explain how well it fits, unreal. Not only is the stag over the top, but the comfort feeling is super. BMK also cut the top of the hilt to make the thumb notches usable. If you have an old Model 10, you might consider a new handle from BMK.
PAP
PAP
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/10/17 09:06 PM
Originally Posted By: pappy19
I actually have this rehandle Model 10-5 in my hand today, and it's difficult to explain how well it fits, unreal. Not only is the stag over the top, but the comfort feeling is super. BMK also cut the top of the hilt to make the thumb notches usable. If you have an old Model 10, you might consider a new handle from BMK.
PAP
PAP
Send it on over so I can check it out Pappy
Posted by: rfcarlin
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/10/17 09:28 PM
Mike,
That is truly a superb looking re-handle.
What looks better on a knife handle than a great piece of stag? And the James Gang certainly seem to get some awesome pieces.
Congrats on a real beauty and a great user!
That is truly a superb looking re-handle.
What looks better on a knife handle than a great piece of stag? And the James Gang certainly seem to get some awesome pieces.
Congrats on a real beauty and a great user!
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 07/10/17 09:45 PM
I am with Warren on that... show N tell is wayyyyyy cooler in person!
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/24/17 06:40 PM
I liked the 7.5" kit Blade re-handle so much I matched it up with a 5.5" Kit blade. I love the pairing.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/24/17 06:46 PM
Well done Eric; a superb duo.
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/24/17 06:58 PM
Where does everybody find these "kit knives"???
Beautiful
:-)ROcky
Beautiful
:-)ROcky
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/24/17 07:42 PM
Rocky,
Always a day late just like me.
Always a day late just like me.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/24/17 08:31 PM
LOL not to be adding salt to your lack of kit knives But I have two Smittys there now.......!
Eric that copper is way cool! Elegant!
Eric that copper is way cool! Elegant!
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/24/17 09:09 PM
Thanks for the kind words gentlemen, Chief, I look forward to seeing those Smitty's. As for kit blades, I am always looking for another one.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/24/17 09:29 PM
Yeah you Kit guy's keep them all to yourselves. You suck as brothers, LOL.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/24/17 10:44 PM
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/25/17 06:14 AM
Eric,
Great pair; nicely matched including sheaths.
Tom Flynn
Great pair; nicely matched including sheaths.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/25/17 07:58 AM
So, you guys are buying them like that, and then doing a re handle....I see...never thought about that, just thought they were original, unfinished knife kits from the shop...guess I just hadn't really given it that much thought...
:-)Rocky
:-)Rocky
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/25/17 09:06 AM
Rocky, All the kit blades I have sent to BMK never had a handle installed, the only RMK knife I did send with a handle was not a kit blade, it had a CW hippo tooth handle that was severely damaged.
Posted by: BladesNBarrels
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/25/17 10:25 AM
Originally Posted By: tunefink
Dang, it came from an "advanced collection".
And, he only ships on Monday
I guess that leaves me out.
Posted by: Behring Made
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/25/17 10:36 AM
Whoever buys that toothpick is going to want a rehandle for certain. There's a sizable crack on that walrus that the seller isn't showcasing properly.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 08/25/17 08:43 PM
Originally Posted By: thevalueman
So, you guys are buying them like that, and then doing a re handle....I see...never thought about that, just thought they were original, unfinished knife kits from the shop...guess I just hadn't really given it that much thought...
:-)Rocky
:-)Rocky
Not just Kits, sometimes people just know that they have a cool handle material for RMK to put on.
Then they get it & it's not like they thought it would be.
Or it's not stabilized as good as the person who sold it said it was.
It cracks.....the list goes on.
Or like me just wanting copper furniture & a handle material that isn't available on a RMK.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/13/17 10:24 PM
As I was saying a few weeks ago.
Big thanks to Tune for getting me this 19!
This will be a user. No bells & whistles, just added copper & killer stag.
Many thanks to the Badass Bunch at Behring!
Big thanks to Tune for getting me this 19!
This will be a user. No bells & whistles, just added copper & killer stag.
Many thanks to the Badass Bunch at Behring!
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/13/17 11:15 PM
Holy Cow that's OUTSTANDING! !!!!!
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/13/17 11:57 PM
Oh yeah!! That is a real winner. I hope you get to use it in style.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: Duke
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 12:25 AM
I love my #19's, & I really love the time that I get to go live in the woods for a bit and get to really use them. Really outstanding knife Chief.......use in good .health!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 06:34 AM
Wait till that copper starts to patina a bit, it's gonna look even better. Killer stag Chief, nice job.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 07:55 AM
Very nice Chief..... what about the other one???
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 08:08 AM
Chief
Super looking 19, the guys at BMK did a great job, use it in good health
Peter
Super looking 19, the guys at BMK did a great job, use it in good health
Peter
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 08:08 AM
Great looking knife Chief. Use it well.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 10:57 AM
Chief,
Logo end is nice touch. That is a great user.
Tom Flynn
Logo end is nice touch. That is a great user.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 01:26 PM
WHOA!
A real beauty!
A real beauty!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 03:36 PM
Originally Posted By: tunefink
Very nice Chief..... what about the other one???
It turned into 2 of them. Trying to decide if I want to them both the same or totally different.
Posted by: CrazyCajun
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 08:52 PM
Chief, That turned out fantastic! The stag, the copper, logo coin! That's a Champ!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 09:00 PM
Chief ,
Do a custom roadrunner keeper pin sheath like you did once before. Horizontal or vertical. Show the pics, for a better carry.
Do a custom roadrunner keeper pin sheath like you did once before. Horizontal or vertical. Show the pics, for a better carry.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 09:17 PM
Thanks Guys I appreciate all the kind words.
But all the credit goes to Behring Made.
I helped .....I think I said, "uhh something with copper".
But all the credit goes to Behring Made.
I helped .....I think I said, "uhh something with copper".
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 09:19 PM
This one?
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/14/17 09:31 PM
Yeah, what other do you have?
Do it! It's called a Pin Lock and cool if I might add.
Do it! It's called a Pin Lock and cool if I might add.
Posted by: Behring Made
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 11:52 AM
Fellas fellas fellas!
I've got a project that just came to fruition and I have to say that I cannot be happier with the collaboration of ideas between myself and a newer gentleman to me, Rory Smith. We completed the first of these and immediately it only felt right that we do three TRIathletes, swapping only the brass or copper or nickel silver/aluminum trim for a unique matched up set. Like I said... could NOT be happier!
I've got a project that just came to fruition and I have to say that I cannot be happier with the collaboration of ideas between myself and a newer gentleman to me, Rory Smith. We completed the first of these and immediately it only felt right that we do three TRIathletes, swapping only the brass or copper or nickel silver/aluminum trim for a unique matched up set. Like I said... could NOT be happier!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 01:10 PM
Amazing trio!
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 02:04 PM
Sweet Tri's!
Tom Flynn
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Steven
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 02:42 PM
Grant
Those look great!
Those look great!
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 03:26 PM
Sweet!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 03:28 PM
Well Damn! great gets!
Posted by: LarryWW1246
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 04:17 PM
Grant--
You guys cool!
Larry
You guys cool!
Larry
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 04:35 PM
Those are pretty nice!!
:-)Rocky
:-)Rocky
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 04:44 PM
Great looking trio Grant.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 04:46 PM
For leather, a pouch sheath no loop would fill the bill for a back pocket or day pack companion. I had Mudbone make this one for my red pinecone rehandled tri.
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 06:28 PM
I haven't been a big fan of pinecone, but this one I like!
Great Sheath!
Great Sheath!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 09/27/17 06:32 PM
Thanks Tony.
Posted by: Wayne Dengler
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/07/17 09:15 AM
Super nice sheath. I see Mudbone each year at BLADE. His work is impeccable.
Wayne
Wayne
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/09/17 08:46 PM
This one didn't last long on the website. We've seen some recent re-handle Triathlete blades with sub-hilts. This one is exceptional as were the others. Sheath to follow from Amy at Warlander. Can't wait for this one.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/09/17 09:45 PM
Definitely a keeper. I had a Tri redone with stag, WT, and compass, but not like that one. I gave mine to a great friend that lives in Sandpoint, Idaho. He has used it on 2 bears so far.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/10/17 06:11 AM
Great looking Tri Warren!
Tom Flynn
Tom Flynn
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/10/17 07:55 AM
Thanks guys, they're just killing it out in Montana.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/19/17 08:29 PM
Here's a before and after of a 12-8 Big Bear that had a cracked white lineal micarta handle. Rehandled with an artifact FWI sled runner; RMK hilt and smooth collar.
Well a big thank you to Amy too; she just killed this one. Antique leather with python inlay, just awesome Amy!
Thanks guys another really great project!
Well a big thank you to Amy too; she just killed this one. Antique leather with python inlay, just awesome Amy!
Thanks guys another really great project!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/19/17 08:48 PM
Ostrich leg is one of my favorite skins, but the snake skins that Amy has been showing is starting to change my thoughts on that!
Great set!
Great set!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/19/17 09:47 PM
Thanks Chief. Here's a few pics of the original sled runner.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/20/17 05:29 AM
Warren,
Another killer project. I agree the sheath is awesome, Amy did a fantastic job.
Well done!
Tom Flynn
Another killer project. I agree the sheath is awesome, Amy did a fantastic job.
Well done!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/20/17 06:52 AM
Great looking knife and sheath combination Warren.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/20/17 09:28 AM
Another Wowza!!
Pap
Pap
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/20/17 02:01 PM
Thanks fellas. Grant is shipping today for delivery Friday.
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/20/17 02:18 PM
That's a bear dressed up rIIIIIIIIIght!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/20/17 06:45 PM
Little clarification on the sheath.I spoke with Amy today. Leather is air brushed which gives either a fade-in or fade-out look. She has only done a half dozen up till now. I told her that would change quickly.
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/21/17 05:02 PM
Awesome ever which way!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/16/18 09:04 PM
Awesome vintage Behring rehandled blade. I'll let the letter do the talking.
Bout as good as it gets.
Bout as good as it gets.
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/16/18 11:28 PM
Very nice knife Warren.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/18 06:40 AM
Warren,
Well done piece; the sheath is unique and done with great style.
Tom Flynn
Well done piece; the sheath is unique and done with great style.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/18 08:14 AM
Tom,
First owner did many Kit blades and rehandled blades. Another one is on the way shortly.
First owner did many Kit blades and rehandled blades. Another one is on the way shortly.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/18 09:30 AM
Another off the chart grab. Too cool.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/18 09:38 AM
Thanks Pap, couldn't pass on this one.
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/18 10:16 AM
Darn Good Looking Knife Warren!!!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/18 10:23 AM
Thanks Tony. I reached out to James about this knife and he remembered it well. Since that time he estimates he's made about 7000 knives.
Posted by: GHD
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/18 09:35 PM
Got to love a knife with a story, great get warren.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/18 11:45 PM
Here is a project I have just finished. I have had the sheath for years, always looking for a vintage pair to fit..... I finally ordered a 1-7 and a 7-4 and had the Behring Men set it up.
It's a bad ass camp rig. Big knife for chores, small knife for game.
It's a bad ass camp rig. Big knife for chores, small knife for game.
Posted by: GHD
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/18/18 12:32 AM
Nicely done !
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/18/18 07:22 AM
Hey now; great looking pair. Very good choice of spacers & stacked leather. That is the way to use a vintage piggyback sheath. That must have been one of the earliest ones?
Great idea & workmanship by BMK.
Tom Flynn
Great idea & workmanship by BMK.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/18/18 11:22 AM
Beautiful set and would be a dynamic camping duo.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/18/18 06:42 PM
Nice!!
:-)Rocky
:-)Rocky
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/18 07:57 PM
Latest for me from BMK, out for leather.
Since I can't find a ivory one or get it made anymore.
I went the long way around.....but I got there!
Since I can't find a ivory one or get it made anymore.
I went the long way around.....but I got there!
Posted by: Windsor
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/18 09:29 PM
That S-guard looks right at home.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/18 09:54 PM
First time I did a "S" guard on a BMK you were hooked. One of a handful of the best of the best ever.
What was the original handle and blade number?
What was the original handle and blade number?
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/18 11:14 PM
Leather #081
Posted by: Michael_Mason
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/25/18 06:27 AM
Beautiful knife David. Love the handful of ivory, and the thick silver buttcap. It will be hard to top this one if you get it engraved. Hope it all comes together for you. A+
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/25/18 06:53 AM
Well done Chief! Gotta love the S. Do I need to ask whose doing the sheath?
Cannot wait to see.
Tom Flynn
Cannot wait to see.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Behring Made
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/25/18 10:05 AM
Chief- you provided some remarkable stuff, both the knife and the handle material. Credit where credit is due, all we had to do was put the pieces together 
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/25/18 07:58 PM
Big shout outs to Tune for finding me the knife & Gary Clinton for the ivory! Thanks guys.
And as always BMK brings it together!
Tom on the sheath I went to Warlander this time as I wanted to do an exotic snake skin sheath.
Similar to the old days when this could be made at Randall & Gutchers.
Thanks for kind words all!
And as always BMK brings it together!
Tom on the sheath I went to Warlander this time as I wanted to do an exotic snake skin sheath.
Similar to the old days when this could be made at Randall & Gutchers.
Thanks for kind words all!
Posted by: Jay G
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/26/18 09:55 AM
That's a prize! Great team effort... outstanding result! Enjoy it Chief!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/06/19 08:00 PM
This 12-8 rehandle project has been in the works for a while but Grant sent some pics today of the finished knife and Mudbone leather. Awesome job as always.
Posted by: Robert Frey
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/06/19 08:01 PM
Very nice!
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/07/19 07:36 AM
Great combination.
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/07/19 10:55 AM
Nice Uncle Warren... REALLY REALLY great!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/07/19 12:55 PM
Thanks guys. It was worth the wait.
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/07/19 07:53 PM
Dang Warren, you have been getting some REALLY nice stuff lately!
Well thought out. Well designed. And very well done!
I remember being very impressed when you posted a picture of all of your Behring stuff a couple of years ago. Now, I bet it’s really something!
Well thought out. Well designed. And very well done!
I remember being very impressed when you posted a picture of all of your Behring stuff a couple of years ago. Now, I bet it’s really something!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/07/19 08:16 PM
Thanks Coach. I do remember that pic, it was a fun experience. Always trying to figure it out like everyone else. There's no right or wrong answers. Sometimes you can get extra credit for digging up some good stuff.
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/07/19 09:58 PM
Well, You got extra credit by me. I never forgot that picture!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/07/19 10:45 PM
Coach,
Well thank you but that wouldn't be in the best interest of the thread. Those knives were all custom made not rehandled.
Perhaps somewhere down the road another family photo....
Well thank you but that wouldn't be in the best interest of the thread. Those knives were all custom made not rehandled.
Perhaps somewhere down the road another family photo....
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/08/19 09:54 PM
Warren that is an awesome knife!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/08/19 10:00 PM
Thanks Ronnie. It was a long process but worth the wait. Both BMK and Mud really hit it out of the park.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/09/19 09:10 AM
Well done Warren,BMK and Mudbone!
Tom Flynn
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/09/19 07:36 PM
Killer set up.....that carving work is in a class all by itself.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/09/19 07:56 PM
When I saw the feathers figured you'd like that. But yeah, who does this relief carving right? Last few projects have incorporated similar themes by his own admission. Building a story.
Posted by: rodbrown
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/11/19 11:43 AM
Warren
The detail on the handle is outstanding. I don’t recall seeing anything as detailed as that.
That is a knife that must be displayed, IMO.
The detail on the handle is outstanding. I don’t recall seeing anything as detailed as that.
That is a knife that must be displayed, IMO.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/11/19 12:24 PM
Rod,
I display all of them. Thank you for the kind words.
I display all of them. Thank you for the kind words.
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/11/19 01:21 PM
I just now am getting un-packed from the Marathon that is: TULSA! I hope you folks will enjoy a splendid example of a WWII rendition of a brand new RMK Model #4-6"! BMK outdid themselves with this package...to include: Blued steel blade, along with bluing the custom steel hilt and crows beak butt cap...& the leather? Well: It speaks for itself!
I did not order custom leather, thinking that the Model A sheath shown here would have been what these old war horses would have come with originally. While some artistic license has been used (and quite well) I think you can appreciate this fine piece. I have just posted it to my website.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
I did not order custom leather, thinking that the Model A sheath shown here would have been what these old war horses would have come with originally. While some artistic license has been used (and quite well) I think you can appreciate this fine piece. I have just posted it to my website.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
Posted by: LarryWW1246
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/11/19 08:18 PM
That is a "swell" treatment (using an old-fashioned term for "neat").
And I especially like the clarity of the RMK trademark.
Those guys in Montana know something about knives! And they can do just about anything from what I have seen.
Larry
And I especially like the clarity of the RMK trademark.
Those guys in Montana know something about knives! And they can do just about anything from what I have seen.
Larry
Posted by: Neale_Jenkinson
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/12/19 02:06 AM
I have never been a fan of rehandled new RMK blades,however this particular combination is superb,a great historical homage collaboration,fantastic knife.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/12/19 05:52 AM
Cap,
That is a great re-handle, love the blued steel crowsbeak.
Well done!
Tom Flynn
That is a great re-handle, love the blued steel crowsbeak.
Well done!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/12/19 11:05 AM
Very nice for sure.
Walker
Walker
Posted by: Brent
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/12/19 01:07 PM
Very nice. Love the K-bar style leather handle. On top of a Randall knife, best of both worlds.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/13/19 07:28 PM
Sadly to say that is the last project I have for rehandled knives for now.
Cap, the 12-8 Big Bear I had done was the knife you provided last year. Yes it came without a sheath. Was the last of my FWI from my tusk.
Wanted to say thanks again.
Cap, the 12-8 Big Bear I had done was the knife you provided last year. Yes it came without a sheath. Was the last of my FWI from my tusk.
Wanted to say thanks again.
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/17/19 01:53 PM
Originally Posted By: W Polidori
Sadly to say that is the last project I have for rehandled knives for now.
Cap, the 12-8 Big Bear I had done was the knife you provided last year. Yes it came without a sheath. Was the last of my FWI from my tusk.
Wanted to say thanks again.
Cap, the 12-8 Big Bear I had done was the knife you provided last year. Yes it came without a sheath. Was the last of my FWI from my tusk.
Wanted to say thanks again.
Best part is how that knife came to Capt. wrapped in newspapers in an accordion folder!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/17/19 07:36 PM
He shorted me the accordian folder
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/23/19 10:50 PM
And I finally sent what was a no handle 19 blade to get it done in some mammoth from last years Blade show.
BMK & Warlander combo.......Gonna use this one.
BMK & Warlander combo.......Gonna use this one.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/23/19 11:42 PM
Chief
You really think I believe you would use that beauty to butcher some pig? Ha!
Pap
You really think I believe you would use that beauty to butcher some pig? Ha!
Pap
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/19 06:46 PM
That & everything else. In the land of constant humidity the best way to keep a tool steel knife is to use it.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/19 07:54 PM
Chief
I hear slicing pickles helps. Lol.
Pap
I hear slicing pickles helps. Lol.
Pap
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/19 08:04 PM
Ralph and Kackooos still a good spot? Don's gumbo was the best.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: CrazyCajun
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/19 08:40 PM
Years ago, One of their top sales managers who worked at their New Orleans location was to be married. Well, she was a great friend of my wife and stood as a Bridesmaid in our wedding.
Her Bridal shower was held at their personal home.... He was a tremendous outdoorsman and his collection certainly was a fine example of how he lived.... and ate! Great memories!
Her Bridal shower was held at their personal home.... He was a tremendous outdoorsman and his collection certainly was a fine example of how he lived.... and ate! Great memories!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/19 09:00 PM
Ralph & Kacoo......was bought by Piccadilly, food is bad now.
They finally closed down the original Don's Seafood this last flood got them.
They have 3-5 spots in LA. now......it's the kids with the original recipes now.
Fleur De Lis Pizza is still going & still awesome.
Tonys seafood is still going strong.
As for slicing pickles, hasn't yet, but boiled 120 lbs. of mudbugs this weekend & it cut up a lot of stuff. Onions, garlic, mushrooms, sausage, chicken, potatoes, corn, green beans.
Butterflied a 150ish big shrimp for some angels on horseback.
That's when you butterfly a 12-15 count shrimp stuff in a oyster & wrap it in bacon batter it then deep fry it.
They finally closed down the original Don's Seafood this last flood got them.
They have 3-5 spots in LA. now......it's the kids with the original recipes now.
Fleur De Lis Pizza is still going & still awesome.
Tonys seafood is still going strong.
As for slicing pickles, hasn't yet, but boiled 120 lbs. of mudbugs this weekend & it cut up a lot of stuff. Onions, garlic, mushrooms, sausage, chicken, potatoes, corn, green beans.
Butterflied a 150ish big shrimp for some angels on horseback.
That's when you butterfly a 12-15 count shrimp stuff in a oyster & wrap it in bacon batter it then deep fry it.
Posted by: CrazyCajun
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/19 09:05 PM
THX for the update Chief! Piccadilly is a recipe for failure!
Last weekend sounds bout right for this time of year! Miss my mudbugs and real food!!!
Last weekend sounds bout right for this time of year! Miss my mudbugs and real food!!!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/19 09:09 PM
Hope you don't mind bro, I re-sized your image. Came out amazing. You get that mammoth from Charles Turnage? He's the guy who had the cross cut mammoth.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/24/19 09:14 PM
I still have a Ralph and Kacoos cook book. The Mohawk in Monroe, La had great gumbo too, and the best fried shrimp I've ever had. Casio's in Monroe had a Red Fish Tony that was crispy fried with a butter sauce of crawfish, crab, garlic and green onions. To die for.
Pap
Pap
Posted by: Holzinger258
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/25/19 03:58 PM
What about Peck's in Slidell?
Posted by: CrazyCajun
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/25/19 07:22 PM
I came back to FL in 96. Not sure... but used to be great....Google says still alive and well, however... I prefer a seal of approval from a friend of a friend!!!!
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/27/19 03:31 PM
Jim did these for me a long time ago.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/27/19 03:46 PM
Love the old school handles Tom.
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/27/19 09:11 PM
Warren, everything I do is old school.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/27/19 11:46 PM
Lol,
We are old school brother.
We are old school brother.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/28/19 03:13 PM
Right there with ya, on the old style stuff.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/28/19 04:18 PM
I never get tired of seeing those 2.
Posted by: James Usher
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/19/19 03:52 PM
Those are pretty good knives! but which is the best knife in all the categories like stilleto, butterfly, OTF etc... just wondering what people think about it!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/19/19 07:35 PM
I buy BMK for stilettos, daggers, boot knife you can decide how wide, how long, if you want the blade edge to go all the way to the hilt......
I don't have the patience or desire to use a butterfly handle, on OTFs I've carried most brands & unless your going to pay a custom maker the blade just gets loose when it's out, I mean it has a wow factor but it just is to loose after it's open & for use.
For a good pocket knife I like pro-tech, the mechanism is real strong & very solid when open, holds a good edge.
I don't have the patience or desire to use a butterfly handle, on OTFs I've carried most brands & unless your going to pay a custom maker the blade just gets loose when it's out, I mean it has a wow factor but it just is to loose after it's open & for use.
For a good pocket knife I like pro-tech, the mechanism is real strong & very solid when open, holds a good edge.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/19/19 07:39 PM
Originally Posted By: W Polidori
I never get tired of seeing those 2.
Thanks Brother......of course my oldest borrowed the 27, used it and that was that lol!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 06/19/19 08:04 PM
Took it for a "test drive " so to speak?
Posted by: REK
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/02/19 06:47 PM
Just got off the phone with Grant. He’s sending these 3 off to me tomorrow. Many thanks to Grant and James — great job guys! I couldn’t be more pleased...
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/03/19 06:52 AM
Ross,
Those are three great knives!
Tom Flynn
Those are three great knives!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: REK
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/03/19 11:53 AM
Thanks, Tom.
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/04/19 10:12 AM
Ross, great looking set. Care to describe the materials?
Walker
Walker
Posted by: REK
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/04/19 12:30 PM
Walker,
Thank you.
The Bear Bowie is desert ironwood with copper hilt & sub-hilt. The large spacer is walrus ivory; the remaining spacers are black micarta and copper.
The 4-6 Fighters have original brass hilts with added brass crow’s beak butt caps and misc. spacer stacks, mostly leather. One of the handles is walrus ivory and the other is musk ox.
Thank you.
The Bear Bowie is desert ironwood with copper hilt & sub-hilt. The large spacer is walrus ivory; the remaining spacers are black micarta and copper.
The 4-6 Fighters have original brass hilts with added brass crow’s beak butt caps and misc. spacer stacks, mostly leather. One of the handles is walrus ivory and the other is musk ox.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/04/19 05:08 PM
Ross,
Now finish it off by getting a Mudbone treatment.
Now finish it off by getting a Mudbone treatment.
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/05/19 02:53 AM
Very nice.
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 10/05/19 11:53 AM
Thank you, sir!
Walker
Walker
Posted by: nate-dogg
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/28/20 06:27 PM
Here are my 2 Randall Behrings. 2-8 and Triathlete.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/28/20 06:47 PM
Great Job! Those are really nice.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/30/20 05:53 AM
Great knives; love the Tri!
Tom Flynn
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Behring Made
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/01/20 11:11 AM
Nate that picture warms me up like a good whiskey!!
Posted by: Wayne Dengler
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/19/20 09:41 AM
A few years ago at BLADE,I purchased from the Capt a super nice Behring pocket/sheath knife and the spacers were in the configuration of my Vietnam Ribbon.
Over time,the spacers have lost their color.
Anyone know how to restore the color,safely??
Wayne
Over time,the spacers have lost their color.
Anyone know how to restore the color,safely??
Wayne
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/19/20 12:52 PM
Paint em.....but have a professional do the painting.
Posted by: LarryWW1246
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/19/20 05:03 PM
Wayne--
Maybe the color change is superficial.
Maybe try polishing with Flitz and a small section to see if it brings the color back.
And if that works, apply Ren Wax to protect it from atmospheric exposure--just in case that is the cause of the color change.
If it is due to exposure to light, maybe somebody here has some experience and can confirm it. Often ultraviolet light will cause color change.
Larry
Maybe the color change is superficial.
Maybe try polishing with Flitz and a small section to see if it brings the color back.
And if that works, apply Ren Wax to protect it from atmospheric exposure--just in case that is the cause of the color change.
If it is due to exposure to light, maybe somebody here has some experience and can confirm it. Often ultraviolet light will cause color change.
Larry
Posted by: Wayne Dengler
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/20/20 11:11 AM
Thank you both for the advise.
I had already tried Semichrome and the Rennaisanse wax and it brought it back,somewhat but no where near the way it was when I first had purchased it.
I sent an email to James and will see what he has to say.
That little knife is "just right" and is with me always.
Wayne
I had already tried Semichrome and the Rennaisanse wax and it brought it back,somewhat but no where near the way it was when I first had purchased it.
I sent an email to James and will see what he has to say.
That little knife is "just right" and is with me always.
Wayne
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/20/20 12:21 PM
The same thing happened to mine but can't recall what Grant said about it but I have never tried to clean it up.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/20/20 12:56 PM
Same thing happened to mine after 2 years, so I sold it.
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/20/20 01:24 PM
I don't blame BMK on this happening. I have a handful of handle material that was purchased by good customers (some are on this very forum) and it was "represented" as yellow or even the "original" Westinghouse "Old Yeller". I'll shoot a quick pick of one such piece. Be careful who you buy stuff from when it comes to these type of "claims".
Caveat Emptor,
Capt. Chris
PS: This material was sold to Doug54 (I think that is his Forum Name) by KENSTYX from Ebay fame...
Caveat Emptor,
Capt. Chris
PS: This material was sold to Doug54 (I think that is his Forum Name) by KENSTYX from Ebay fame...
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/20/20 01:33 PM
I never contacted BMK about the color change. I never thought it was their issue. I had a M7 bayonet done as well by a fellow Michigander, it remains as it did 10 years ago when I had it done. BMK remains my go to for re-handled knives.
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/20/20 01:48 PM
Eric,
I hope you didn't think I was accusing you of branding any blame on BMK. I was just saying that "I" don't blame them for the ones they made for "me". The "Blame" should fall on the seller who mis-represents the product.
Capt. Chris
I hope you didn't think I was accusing you of branding any blame on BMK. I was just saying that "I" don't blame them for the ones they made for "me". The "Blame" should fall on the seller who mis-represents the product.
Capt. Chris
Posted by: Eric
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/20/20 02:05 PM
Capt. Chris, I was just fixing my first post in case anyone thought I was disappointed. BMK works magic daily.
Posted by: Wayne Dengler
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/21/20 09:05 AM
Grant emailed me yesterday and told me to send the knife BMK.
I will be sending it via FedEx today and hope that they will be able to bring some color back.
Wayne
I will be sending it via FedEx today and hope that they will be able to bring some color back.
Wayne
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/21/20 10:13 AM
IT HAPPENS
:-)Rocky
:-)Rocky
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/21/20 10:56 AM
Amen Rocky,
I wish I'd have taken a "Before" photo of the brown piece I posted up earlier in this thread. It was more of a yellow like your 1st pick originally.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
I wish I'd have taken a "Before" photo of the brown piece I posted up earlier in this thread. It was more of a yellow like your 1st pick originally.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
Posted by: rodbrown
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/21/20 03:49 PM
Rocky
IMO the handle still looks great. Can you tell me where/how it was stored and are both sides similar in color now?
IMO the handle still looks great. Can you tell me where/how it was stored and are both sides similar in color now?
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/21/20 08:43 PM
Rod,
It was stored in my "gun Locker" no sun, nothing but age....I do not know what it would have done if in the sun/lighted condition....and...yes the "now color" is not objectionable....
BUT...its not "yellow"
both sides are the same
:-)Rocky
It was stored in my "gun Locker" no sun, nothing but age....I do not know what it would have done if in the sun/lighted condition....and...yes the "now color" is not objectionable....
BUT...its not "yellow"
both sides are the same
:-)Rocky
Posted by: rodbrown
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 04/21/20 08:47 PM
Thank you Rocky
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/27/20 11:06 PM
I love how this came out, Thanks guys!
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/28/20 06:17 AM
Chief,
They knocked the cover off the ball with that one!
Tom Flynn
They knocked the cover off the ball with that one!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/28/20 05:05 PM
Thanks Tom, Didn't know how I would like this type of horns, but I really like it!
Posted by: Sidney_Redford
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/28/20 09:12 PM
Chief is that Rams horn? Looks like it to me but, what do I know.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/28/20 10:06 PM
James called it Dall sheep horn.
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/29/20 06:55 AM
That is awesome.
Posted by: Sidney_Redford
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/30/20 10:03 PM
Chief same thing very nice.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/21 10:57 AM
Latest batch of BMK Rehandles
TC Special with a FW Artifact Net Weight handle with blackened steel FCH and Musk Ox spacer.
Rick Bowles Skinner with Dall Sheep Horn the feel of this one is incredible it curves right into your hand.
Have one more on the way with Amy Warlander Elephant inlay sheath.
Tom Flynn
TC Special with a FW Artifact Net Weight handle with blackened steel FCH and Musk Ox spacer.
Rick Bowles Skinner with Dall Sheep Horn the feel of this one is incredible it curves right into your hand.
Have one more on the way with Amy Warlander Elephant inlay sheath.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/21 09:16 PM
Great Job Tom! I wondered who got the TC, I love the Dall sheep horn a lot, did a 4-6 fighter with it last year. That Net weight has some killer color!
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/21 09:42 PM
Definitely an OUTSTANDING TC there TF!
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/17/21 09:52 PM
Very Nice on both!!!
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 03/18/21 08:11 AM
Thanks Guys
I bought that Net Weight at Blade 4 or 5 years ago to do a re-handle on my leather handled Bowles Skinner. James felt it would overpower the Skinner and said it would look better on the TC. Trust in James! He has some great Dall Sheep handle material.
That Dall Sheep horn is thinner and slightly curved; fits the palm of my hand perfectly.
Tom Flynn
I bought that Net Weight at Blade 4 or 5 years ago to do a re-handle on my leather handled Bowles Skinner. James felt it would overpower the Skinner and said it would look better on the TC. Trust in James! He has some great Dall Sheep handle material.
That Dall Sheep horn is thinner and slightly curved; fits the palm of my hand perfectly.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: jacoobjulia
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 05/28/21 05:39 AM
But if you're looking for a quick project, restoring an old knife is really worthwhile. Rust can be removed, handles can be restored or replaced, and as long as there is life left in the blade, you can have a razor sharp knife that will make chopping and cooking at least 3 times as fun.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/10/22 02:21 PM
19-5 Crosscut Mammoth Re-handle by BMK with Warlander Elephant Sheath.
Tom Flynn
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Chief
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/10/22 07:56 PM
Killer knife boss!
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/10/22 09:33 PM
That mammoth sure looks good!
Walker
Walker
Posted by: Holzinger258
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/11/22 01:20 PM
Great look! Great knife!
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Re-Handled Knives - 12/11/22 03:06 PM
That knife is AWESOME!!!
In more ways than one.
In more ways than one.