I fixed up an Old Scout
- Meridian_Mike
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I fixed up an Old Scout
Hello everyone!
I got this old Schrade S2283 Scout knife from a seller last month. It looked pretty bad in the sellers pics BUT, I figured it was worth a try to get it fixed up and going again. It shows up in the 1926 Schrade catalog. I don't know if this one is that old.
Here is a couple of the sellers pics......
The pen blade was broken off so I had to make a new pen blade....
I used the stump of the old blade as a pattern. It is a small blade so I just used a file or 2 to shape it and cut the taper of the edge.
Then, I cleaned up the main blade and all the parts.....
And here he is.... all cleaned up, assembled and ready for my display case. I don't think I will carry this one. I will just put it in with the rest of my Scout Knives so he can retire......
Thank for looking everyone!
I got this old Schrade S2283 Scout knife from a seller last month. It looked pretty bad in the sellers pics BUT, I figured it was worth a try to get it fixed up and going again. It shows up in the 1926 Schrade catalog. I don't know if this one is that old.
Here is a couple of the sellers pics......
The pen blade was broken off so I had to make a new pen blade....
I used the stump of the old blade as a pattern. It is a small blade so I just used a file or 2 to shape it and cut the taper of the edge.
Then, I cleaned up the main blade and all the parts.....
And here he is.... all cleaned up, assembled and ready for my display case. I don't think I will carry this one. I will just put it in with the rest of my Scout Knives so he can retire......
Thank for looking everyone!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
I tell you what Mike, that's my kind of knife!
I wouldn't carry it either it's too pretty.
You are very skilled.
I wouldn't carry it either it's too pretty.
You are very skilled.
Tim
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Thanks so much Tim.
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That is freakin' amazing bro!!!
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Wow, looks great, nice job!
Mike
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Thanks Scott!
Thanks Mike!
It was a fun restoration!
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Very cool! I like the replacement blade and the swedge!
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Thanks Glenn....
Since I only had a blade stump I took some "creative license" on the blade.....LOL.
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
You did a great job on this one.
David
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Awesome work Mike. I really like that replacement blade that you made from scratch. And, it was really nice of you to let the old guy retire in dignity! Definitely the right thing to do!
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Very nice restoration !
Mike
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Awesome work !!
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Mike you did an outstanding job on bring that knife back to life. Congrats!!!
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Thanks for all the wonderful comments everyone!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
WOW that scout looks great
you did an excellent job
enjoy this old scout in your display
you did an excellent job
enjoy this old scout in your display
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Great Job Mike!!! That blade looks fantastic. you have the skill.
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
I love the work on that pen blade! The swedge is great!
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Nice Save.
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Thanks for the great comments everyone.
As usual, I learned some more while doing this restoration. I always enjoy the challenges, since every challenge is a chance to learn.
I always try to show as many pics as I can during the time I am working on a knife. (although sometimes I get into working and forget to snap a pic....LOL)
I always hope someone that runs into a wall while doing a restoration can get an idea from what I do. My ways are not perfect but maybe they can spark a better idea that someone will share for us all to learn from.
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All you shop hermits get to work!
As usual, I learned some more while doing this restoration. I always enjoy the challenges, since every challenge is a chance to learn.
I always try to show as many pics as I can during the time I am working on a knife. (although sometimes I get into working and forget to snap a pic....LOL)
I always hope someone that runs into a wall while doing a restoration can get an idea from what I do. My ways are not perfect but maybe they can spark a better idea that someone will share for us all to learn from.
Winter is here....
All you shop hermits get to work!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Great save on a nice looking old knife! That blade turned out great!
Jeff
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Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Thanks for the complement Jeff!
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Thanks Joe!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Re: I fixed up an Old Scout
Great job turning it into a sweet knife now. Good save and great work. Love seeing old things brought back to life and still good and useful. Congrats on some great work.
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Thanks Ivoryman!!
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