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French Bargeon In Need of help

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2024 4:47 am
by Kramersknife
Anyone have a plain side scale for this French Bargeon here? Large version 8-9"
somehow got melted and then broke at bottom edge.Would like to keep it original as blade is very nice
Thanks In Advance

Re: French Bargeon In Need of help

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2024 8:22 pm
by Bill DeShivs
The handles on many of the French autos warp and shrink.
Notice the handles fit UNDER the bolsters on that model.
If you are handy, it may be a better option to make new handles from plastic, horn or stag. Please don't use wood-it doesn't look right on these, and it has to be very thin in some spots. Wood won't hold up well.

Re: French Bargeon In Need of help

Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2024 10:04 pm
by Kramersknife
Hi thanks Bill that crossed my mind to we have a 3d printer might do something there since the knife is not that rare just a new part of my collection for $20.00

Re: French Bargeon In Need of help

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2024 12:06 am
by jw517
Kramersknife wrote: Thu Aug 22, 2024 10:04 pm Hi thanks Bill that crossed my mind to we have a 3d printer might do something there since the knife is not that rare just a new part of my collection for $20.00
That sounds REALLY interesting. Please show a pic when you print it!

Re: French Bargeon In Need of help

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2024 6:14 am
by Bill DeShivs
The 3D printer thing is something I haven't thought of.
It's a great idea. Please show pictures.

Re: French Bargeon In Need of help

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2024 7:57 am
by Kramersknife
I will when we get something designed up Might be a new market for us.We do hobby item now stuff for dioramas, model car engine parts, and train layout stuff, miniatures etc..

Re: French Bargeon In Need of help

Posted: Fri Aug 23, 2024 7:42 pm
by Bill DeShivs
There is a large market for replacement Schrade double scales and other celluloid handles that are deteriorating.