My resto job on this 125 OT for my collection

[Meridian_Mike]

I got this Schrade-Walden 125 OT off the bay for my Old Timer collection.
It was pretty rough but dog gone it, it was a Schrade-Walden so I had to try.
Here is what it looked like before I got it on the bench....
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The blade was tipped, the shield was gone and it had some bad blade rust.... pits weren't too deep though.
SO.... a total disassembly, a straightening of the liner lock, a good clean-up and a lot of work on the blade I came away with this for my Old Timer collection......
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Mike

[Jeffinn]

She’s a beauty Mike!

[orvet]

Looks good Mike!

[Meridian_Mike]

Thanks Jeff....
I had some good quality shop time during the holidays. This one took a little longer than the others. But I wanted it to turn out nice for my collection.

Mike

[Meridian_Mike]

Looks good Mike!

Thanks Dale.....
Every knife I do, I try to make it better than the last one.

[glennbad]

looks like a nice save!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Fantastic transformation! Like night and day. Good job Mike!

[Meridian_Mike]

Thanks Y'all...
I appreciate the comments!

[Doc B]

That's truly a case of..."are sure that's the same knife?"

[Meridian_Mike]

That's truly a case of..."are sure that's the same knife?"

LOL.... thanks for that complement!

[doglegg]

Mike, when you consistently do good it makes it hard to brag on you. Your getting experienced at this. Good job

[Meridian_Mike]

Mike, when you consistently do good it makes it hard to brag on you. Your getting experienced at this. Good job

Thanks!!
I have had some good teachers here on the Repair and Restoration forum!
Still lots to learn!

[Colonel26]

Looks great from here Mike!

[Meridian_Mike]

Looks great from here Mike!

Thanks for the complement!

[Brumbydownunder]

Mike a fantastic transformation/rescue

[Reverand]

That's a keeper!

[FRJ]

Great effort, Mike. Your high standards really show through.

[Meridian_Mike]

Mike a fantastic transformation/rescue

Thanks!!
It was an enjoyable experience.

[Byrd]

Wow Mike! I see a.lot of hours in that knife! A great job for sure.

[Meridian_Mike]

Wow Mike! I see a.lot of hours in that knife! A great job for sure.

Thanks!
Yep, it took a while but I stayed at it until I liked the result. I learned a little more about finishing blades too.
More education under my belt!

[TPK]

Very nice Clean up / Rehab Mike! Can't even tell there was ever an issue with the blade tip!
You can fix up my old knives anytime Jim (DocB) is too busy. I won't charge you anything.
LOL! Great job Mike!

[Meridian_Mike]

Very nice Clean up / Rehab Mike! Can't even tell there was ever an issue with the blade tip!
You can fix up my old knives anytime Jim (DocB) is too busy. I won't charge you anything.
LOL! Great job Mike!

Thanks for the complement!
I did spend a lot of time on the tip.... thanks for noticing!
One big lesson I learned on this knife was ..... BE patient! I get in too big of a hurry sometimes but I think I am learning to slow down and take my time.

That does sound like a good offer for not charging me to fix your knives.....LOL.

Have a prosperous year in 2020!

[TPK]

I'm real nice like that.

You have a great 2020 also my friend!