Schrade 881Y rescue
Schrade 881Y rescue
I had this Schrade Walden 881Y. Unfortunately, the "Y" left the knife a long time ago. Also, the knife had either been involved in some gassing or exposure to moisture/water, and the blades all got some deep corrosion bites on them. Still, the blades are "all there", so it seemed a shame to relegate it to the parts drawer, so I decided to save it from that fate.
I decide to use (what else?) some stag that I had dyed. The piece on the mark side really had some deep valleys, so I thought it would look great if I could make it work. I think it turned out decent enough...
I decide to use (what else?) some stag that I had dyed. The piece on the mark side really had some deep valleys, so I thought it would look great if I could make it work. I think it turned out decent enough...
Re: Schrade 881Y rescue
Beautiful Glenn!glennbad wrote: ↑Thu Jul 25, 2024 7:19 pm I had this Schrade Walden 881Y. Unfortunately, the "Y" left the knife a long time ago. Also, the knife had either been involved in some gassing or exposure to moisture/water, and the blades all got some deep corrosion bites on them. Still, the blades are "all there", so it seemed a shame to relegate it to the parts drawer, so I decided to save it from that fate.
I decide to use (what else?) some stag that I had dyed. The piece on the mark side really had some deep valleys, so I thought it would look great if I could make it work. I think it turned out decent enough...
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Re: Schrade 881Y rescue
Very nice indeed. And that's an early very nicely ground blade as well!
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Re: Schrade 881Y rescue
I think it turned out decent enough, too!

A real beauty.
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Re: Schrade 881Y rescue
"Decent enough"... doesn't seem to be the most fitting word. Even mildly fabulous comes up a little short. Great work.
Re: Schrade 881Y rescue
Excellent work, Glenn!
I truly love seeing knives that you have redone. Aside from you making these knives so beautiful, your work is inspiring to me.
I truly love seeing knives that you have redone. Aside from you making these knives so beautiful, your work is inspiring to me.
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Re: Schrade 881Y rescue
The stag that you used is perfect on that knife! Excellent work as always Glenn.
(Come to think of it, I don't remember ever seeing a knife that didn't look great dressed in stag.)


(Come to think of it, I don't remember ever seeing a knife that didn't look great dressed in stag.)
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Re: Schrade 881Y rescue
I agree with all the above sentiments, but stop using all your pretty stag until we get finished.

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Re: Schrade 881Y rescue
Nice work Glenn....
(Or should I say... Nice work, King of stag!!!)

(Or should I say... Nice work, King of stag!!!)


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Re: Schrade 881Y rescue
Nicely done. As always.
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Re: Schrade 881Y rescue
It turned out far beyond "decent"! 

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