Recently found a couple knives at an antique store . One was a nice little K-Bar that looked almost new .
As I was placing it back on the shelf , I thought it was so cheap I oughta just take it home and maybe use it as a beater since it’s already beaten up and did I mention I like that pattern ? So I brought it home and gave it some love and this ugly duckling has turned into a beautiful swan . Ok , a little much , but it cleaned up real nice and took an edge that’s just great !
I need to fix the sheath ,and I got a happy new carry knife!
The other was a really abused looking Western, hunter? , anyway the 39 pattern which I really like . I wish I’d have taken a pic of it before I cleaned it up cause it was pretty disgusting. I almost passed on it , but did I mention I really like that pattern ? It had some kind of black tar looking stuff on the blade and gray epoxy looking stuff on the handle, and big chunks hacked into the blade edge . Clearly it had been in the possession of a monster . Rescued Western
Re: Rescued Western
Great saves and nice cleanup! That's the kind of story I love. When in doubt, never put it back on the table, or in this case, the shelf. And, welcome to AAPK!
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Herb
Herb
Re: Rescued Western
I would go with the swan example. Two great knives. Welcome.
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Re: Rescued Western
Great save and clean up...Gotta love a Black Beauty!
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Re: Rescued Western
I think I have a little K-Bar like that only your is in better condition than mine.
It's good you brought that Western home; It's lookin' fine.
It's good you brought that Western home; It's lookin' fine.
Joe