KNIVES

[pipascus]

Here are a few knives I got. Want to convert them into F&I period looking more or less, for me and for a couple of friends. Any suggestions/opinions about handles/materials designs?
Thank ye! :hatsoff:

 

[omarick1948]

I don't know if I would do anything to #1 and #2. If anything. It would be #2, inwhich I might grind off the tip of the up-swept butcher blade into a straight back "Scalper" design..... :hmm:

Rick

 

[pichou]

Leave #2 alone, its a antique.

Check out http://www.lanouvelle-france.com/ for French knives.

Here is a early Brit trade knife and repro.

 

[chipper]

I have one just like number 3 and it's a pretty valuable green river knife with a diamond within a diamond on the blade. It dates back to the late 1800's. You might want to check up on #3 to make sure your not hurting it's value.

Regards

 

[Nifeman]

I would leave 1,2,3 alone and play with last two. The 3rd has a integral bolster and tapered tang, they don't make 'em like that any more :hmm: . and #2 has 6 pins which sinifies it as an antique butcher knife.
My .02 Bud

 

[pipascus]

AS usual, great information! THanks! THat website is AWESOME!!! My persona will likely be French or Spanish! THANKS!!!

 

[pipascus]

Just a note to the moderator:

My apologies for placing posts under the wrong topic. :redface:

 

[pichou]

AS usual, great information! THanks! THat website is AWESOME!!! My persona will likely be French or Spanish! THANKS!!!

Spanish?!?!?!?!

Then just take # 4 and put a bone handle on it, shaped like #3 and you are done. :thumbsup: