Look what I found
Look what I found
This weekend I found this Boker on the ground at my local dump. I want to restore this as much as possible. What would you suggest. I soaked the blades in vinegar.
Just not sure what steps to take. Also I know nothing about this knife. Any background would help.
Just not sure what steps to take. Also I know nothing about this knife. Any background would help.
Re: Look what I found
Winner winner chicken dinner!!!Charlesk wrote: ↑Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:17 am This weekend I found this Boker on the ground at my local dump. I want to restore this as much as possible. What would you suggest. I soaked the blades in vinegar.
Just not sure what steps to take. Also I know nothing about this knife. Any background would help.
I’d clean up any rust with a #2 pencil, oil the blades, and put a drop of oil on the pivots. Sharpen it if it needs it and use the fool out if it.
Just my 2¢.
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Welcome to AAPK. Nice find. Here’s a link with answers to your questions. viewtopic.php?f=37&t=54157
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I agree with Colonel26!
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Quick question...who good of a knife is this? A buddy wanted to buy it and i said no!
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If the blades still snap open and closed well, it’s a great user. Böker made (and still makes) quality cutlery. That one looks like it’s seen very little use so if cared for properly and not mis-used it should last a lifetime, plus some. Oil the joints, learn how to properly sharpen it, and use it as a knife (it’s not a screwdriver, nor a hammer).
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Nice find!
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Boker’s are real fine knives. No flies on the at all.
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Nice find! And to the AAPK! Stick around, you'll love it here!
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Cool "ground score" and to AAPK! A couple guys here wrote the book on Boker knives, literally.
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After reading a number of post and watching some videos this is my first attempt at cleaning up the knife.
I guess the deep pitting on the blade is probably something that can’t be reversed?
I guess the deep pitting on the blade is probably something that can’t be reversed?
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No sir it’s there to stay, and it adds character. A used knife will never look like a mint knife again. It’s a user, use it with pride!
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It’s currently dripping wet with WD-40 I plan to finish off the cleaning tomorrow what type of dry lubricant would you use or do you suggest?
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Many a knife has been ruined totally by someone trying to make it look new. An old used knife should look like an old used knife, and there’s nothing wrong with that at all. Like Wade said, carry and use it with pride. Those pits don’t hurt a thing when you’re using it.
For dry lubricant/protectant I recommend Tuf-glide. Use as directed. Goes on wet, quickly dries leaving an invisible protectant coating bonded to the metal. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=68685&start=15#p862460
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For dry lubricant/protectant I recommend Tuf-glide. Use as directed. Goes on wet, quickly dries leaving an invisible protectant coating bonded to the metal. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=68685&start=15#p862460
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It looks like you did a nice job of cleaning it up! I personally prefer mineral oil or 3 in one oil to the joints and a light coat on the blades. Mineral oil is food safe...if you will be using it to cut food.
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Re: Look what I found
I think I am done with this one. It work, looks great. Now I need to find my next one!