Abused Schrade Walden 225H

[Jeffinn]

I picked up this badly abused knife and I'm planning to convert it to a 225 Son of a Gun. I've got a new Schrade factory blade and the Schrade factory saw blade so it's just a matter of modifying the one spring a bit and it should all go together nicely (famous last words ).
I'm doing the handles in a light brown canvas micarta.
I'll post a few photos when its done.
Jeff

[Beavertail]

Can't wait to see the finished product.

[Jeffinn]

From abused and ready for the scrap pile to a respectable, useable knife. It turned out pretty good.
It would have been an easier conversion if I had another one to use as a reference but I managed to get by with a few photos that KJ had posted a long time ago.

Just gotta run it through the ultrasonic cleaner for a few minutes and oil the joints and it should be ready to go.

[doglegg]

Out standing Jeff.

[Byrd]

That's a sweet save! Good job!

[OLDE CUTLER]

That turned out great Jeff! I like the Micarta handle material for a nice color contrast with the metal parts.

[cody6268]

Come next month, when funds are available, I think I'm gonna get this one. I've been looking for a stock Son of a Gun for ages. You can find tons and tons of the sawblades and locking liners, but never a complete knife. So, one's best bet is just to make one out of a 225/25OT with those leftover parts. And if I do find an original, I can just buy that one and put it away. Micarta is more durable and better looking than that same old sawcut Delrin.

Great job! I think that sheepsfoot blade (aka what's left of the clip main) would make an interesting secondary.

[Beavertail]

Beautiful!!

[Doc B]

Sweet conversion, Jeff...that turnout great!!!

[Reverand]

That is a beautiful knife now. Great job!

[Meridian_Mike]

EXCELLENT JOB JEFF!
Now, you have "done flung a cravin' on me" (as Newgene Ledbetter would say).
That is a beautiful and VERY useful folding hunter!
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I LIKE!!!

[treefarmer]

Just trying to catch up on reading and noticed this great looking rebuild. Looks like a winner, Jeff!
I just noticed how the saw blade extends passed the bolster.
Treefarmer

[Jeffinn]

Thanks everyone!
Jeff

[glennbad]

Amazing transformation!

[1967redrider]

That canvas Micarta is the bee's knees, excellent job!

[Meridian_Mike]

One thing I was just noticing... (not that it matters a whole lot)......
The 225 OT "son of a gun" has a liner lock for the saw blade. So, the frame must be like the 125 OT.
That is the only difference I see.
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Here is a picture of my 225 OT.
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STILL... that is a really beautiful knife!
two thumbs up!!

[Jeffinn]

Good to know Mike! I didn’t think about the liner lock.
The other thing I noticed is that the last tooth on the saw blade partially blocks the lanyard hole (which is probably why they didn’t put a hole in the factory models). I could remove that tooth I suppose or just leave it as is.
Live and learn.
Thanks.
Jeff

[Meridian_Mike]

I would just leave that tooth.
Like I said, that knife looks great!
The 225 OT and the 97 OT buzz saw trapper were the only 2 that had the saw.
Those saws are well designed. They cut GOOD!