A Little "TLC" for Brantford Gunstock Jack
A Little "TLC" for Brantford Gunstock Jack
Just when I thought I might have heard most of the obscure knife names, this Brantford popped up in an auction lot of 5 oldies that I fortunately won. I was about to start taking it apart when I heard a voice whispering to me to try a little TLC first. So I gave it a good cleaning, removed all the rust I could get at, reprofiled the broken tip, patched the 2 missing bone chunks and did a few other little tricks and, I think I'll leave it alone. The snap came back really good, so the knife must have been happy with the attention I gave it. Goins indicates that Brantford was a trademark used by Butler Brothers from 1910 to 1930, and the blades were etched "Warranted Never Dull". I guess the etch on this one is long gone. The blades were dull anyway. P.S. - I think the scales might be what is referred to as "pick bone". I don't think I'm even going to try to match this jigging in the areas I patched
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What did you use to patch the handles?herbva wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:03 pm Just when I thought I might have heard most of the obscure knife names, this Brantford popped up in an auction lot of 5 oldies that I fortunately won. I was about to start taking it apart when I heard a voice whispering to me to try a little TLC first. So I gave it a good cleaning, removed all the rust I could get at, reprofiled the broken tip, patched the 2 missing bone chunks and did a few other little tricks and, I think I'll leave it alone. The snap came back really good, so the knife must have been happy with the attention I gave it. Goins indicates that Brantford was a trademark used by Butler Brothers from 1910 to 1930, and the blades were etched "Warranted Never Dull". I guess the etch on this one is long gone. The blades were dull anyway. P.S. - I think the scales might be what is referred to as "pick bone". I don't think I'm even going to try to match this jigging in the areas I patched
How did you match the color?
I use Acra-Glas, but I have a hard time matching the color.
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Nor the same knife!!!! Great job on a great knife.
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Looks almost like a different knife. Great job fixing it up and returning to service. Good show to see too.
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Good job!
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Nice save! I gotta try my hand at doing a patch job.
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Wow, what a transformation! The after picture simply looks like an honest old knife with wear on the bone. Well done!
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I like to use Devcon 2-Ton epoxy for patching. It sets up very slowly and cures rock hard. I mix in only powdered colorant. I have accumulated a variety of these over the years and learned through trial and error how to mix them in the wet epoxy until I have a good match. At first I picked up 3 boxes - red, charcoal and tan at Lowes to start with. These are intended for coloring concrete and will last me a lifetime. Since then I have found a few other colors at online hoppy shops. If you use the Devcon, wait 24 hours until sanding. It is rock hard then and sands just like wood or bone and is easier to get it to blend in. I use masking tape on the edges to form a "dam" like I suspect everyone else does, so that the wet epoxy doesn't run over the edges.edge213 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:13 pmWhat did you use to patch the handles?herbva wrote: ↑Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:03 pm Just when I thought I might have heard most of the obscure knife names, this Brantford popped up in an auction lot of 5 oldies that I fortunately won. I was about to start taking it apart when I heard a voice whispering to me to try a little TLC first. So I gave it a good cleaning, removed all the rust I could get at, reprofiled the broken tip, patched the 2 missing bone chunks and did a few other little tricks and, I think I'll leave it alone. The snap came back really good, so the knife must have been happy with the attention I gave it. Goins indicates that Brantford was a trademark used by Butler Brothers from 1910 to 1930, and the blades were etched "Warranted Never Dull". I guess the etch on this one is long gone. The blades were dull anyway. P.S. - I think the scales might be what is referred to as "pick bone". I don't think I'm even going to try to match this jigging in the areas I patched
How did you match the color?
I use Acra-Glas, but I have a hard time matching the color.
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Nice save on that Brantford. You rarely see Brantford and I don't see too many gunstocks floating around either.
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Great job, Herb! ...and that's a nice one, too, Joe!!!
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That repair is incredible! Impressive work!
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Right you are Joe, this Brantford stockman I have is the only one I have ever seen. They are a very well built knife and this one is my favorite stockman. The gunstock shown in the OP is a real nice one and has got to be a rare bird.
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Great job. Thanks for sharing.
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OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:16 pm this Brantford stockman I have is the only one I have ever seen.
That is a beautiful stockman you have there.
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GREAT job on that nice knife!
Beautiful work on the handles and you did a great job of re-profiling the main blade. It looks really nice!
Very nice save!
Beautiful work on the handles and you did a great job of re-profiling the main blade. It looks really nice!
Very nice save!
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Thanks for the kind words Mike, and everyone else! I really love it when I find a neglected gem like this one, and am able to do something with it. For me, that's one of the things that makes this hobby so addictive!Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:49 pm GREAT job on that nice knife!
Beautiful work on the handles and you did a great job of re-profiling the main blade. It looks really nice!
Very nice save!
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Great restore on an awesome pattern and cool looking old knife, Herb. You made the right call.
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Outstanding save Herb!
I haven't had much time to be on here lately so I'm catching up on some older post. I started by looking at the pictures and not reading... I thought you put new bone on there! Great job matching the color of the bone! That bone is excellent I wish we could find some like that today! I supposed a guy would have to make it himself.
I haven't had much time to be on here lately so I'm catching up on some older post. I started by looking at the pictures and not reading... I thought you put new bone on there! Great job matching the color of the bone! That bone is excellent I wish we could find some like that today! I supposed a guy would have to make it himself.
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Wow Herb! That's an impressive save! Looks awesome now!
Congrats on the great workmanship! I love the end result!
Some other great looking knives being posted in this thread as well!
Nice show of HOK's everyone! Enjoying the pictures!
Congrats on the great workmanship! I love the end result!
Some other great looking knives being posted in this thread as well!
Nice show of HOK's everyone! Enjoying the pictures!
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Thanks for the kind words Dale. I really wish I could find some of that bone or at least something reasonable close to it. Even though the patchwork came out OK, I know its there and would rather replace the bone on that side.orvet wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 7:40 pm Outstanding save Herb!
I haven't had much time to be on here lately so I'm catching up on some older post. I started by looking at the pictures and not reading... I thought you put new bone on there! Great job matching the color of the bone! That bone is excellent I wish we could find some like that today! I supposed a guy would have to make it himself.
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