Old knife handle repair

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    fscwi

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    Feb 21, 2012
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    I have a knife my FIL made, his initials “RL” are stamped on the blade. He passed about 10 years ago, from what I remember it was made in the 50’s timeframe. Asking if the rivets can be replaced or would it crack the handle if new ones were inserted? Found it in some old stuff, just sharpened it on my stone and holds a nice edge.
     

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    welder516

    welder516

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    Jun 8, 2013
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    You can buy knife kits with brass rivet rods , get a 2K epoxy if you are cleaning up and re-using same scales .

    If it was me i would use the same scales new brass rods & epoxy and clamp it real good
     
    outrider58

    outrider58

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    Jul 29, 2014
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    Me, I'd keep it just the way it is as a keepsake. I'd put a fine edge on it, dress one deer with it, and put it away or into a display. I would never "fix" it. My 2 cents. You want a better knife, there are millions on the market. That one is a one of a kind.
     
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    Trigger Time

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    Feb 23, 2013
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    outrider58 said:
    Me, I'd keep it just the way it is as a keepsake. I'd put a fine edge on it, dress one deer with it, and put it away or into a display. I would never "fix" it. My 2 cents. You want a better knife, there are millions on the market. That one is a one of a kind.
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    I could look at it this way, but then again if I were going to fix it, I would remove the scales, reinforce them with some epoxy and remount them with new rivets, and pass it on with the original makers character.
     
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