Imperial restoral
Imperial restoral
Here is an old Imperial I decided to play around with. The front tipped bolsters were missing, and the pen blade broken.
There are lots of things that I don't like about it, but overall I see improvement with each project. It was fun, and it should make a decent EDC!
I was bored several months ago (on the job - long story), so I popped the knife apart and made two front bolsters from some old brass keys. I pinned then in place.
I got back on the project last week, made it a single blade, and installed some Whitetail antler on it. There are lots of things that I don't like about it, but overall I see improvement with each project. It was fun, and it should make a decent EDC!
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Nice! That’s a big improvement for sure!
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Very nice! I always like that old carbon steel on those vintage Imperial's. Looks like it will now last another few generations.
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I don't see anything but improvement. Love the handles. Thanks for sharing.
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Very creative, with the bolsters and double pinning! Back in the saddle again!
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Great idea to use an old key for the bolsters. As others have said it's a huge improvement. As a beginner I appreciate you sharing your work. It gives me ideas and inspiration.
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I appreciate all of the support, y'all. This is fun, but my mistakes frusrate me as well. But I know that can only get better by doing the work, and by being willing to mess up along the way.
And I thank all of you who are more experienced mechanics, who teach us all so much! AAPK is such a great community!
And I thank all of you who are more experienced mechanics, who teach us all so much! AAPK is such a great community!
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Everything else is just a hobby.
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That's cool, I like the bolster upgrade!
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Nice job Rev!
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Awesome job!!!
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Good job Reverand!
Those white tail scales sure turned out NICE!
I put some of it on my recent project (94 OT). I like the idea of using local materials on knives.
Lots of fun!
Those white tail scales sure turned out NICE!
I put some of it on my recent project (94 OT). I like the idea of using local materials on knives.
Lots of fun!
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