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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......
. Mike

She’s a beauty Mike!

Looks good 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

orvet wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:21 pm Looks good Mike!

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

looks like a nice save!

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

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

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

Doc B wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:13 pm That's truly a case of..."are sure that's the same knife?"

LOL.... thanks for that complement!

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

doglegg wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:10 pm 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!

Looks great from here Mike!

Colonel26 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2020 9:21 pm Looks great from here Mike!

Thanks for the complement!

Mike a fantastic transformation/rescue

That's a keeper!

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

Brumbydownunder wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 12:18 am Mike a fantastic transformation/rescue

Thanks!!
It was an enjoyable experience.

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

Byrd wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:02 pm 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!

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!

TPK wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2020 4:44 pm 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!

I'm real nice like that.

You have a great 2020 also my friend!