Jump to content

USN KABAR


tankerman
 Share

Recommended Posts

post-1715-0-49332200-1557521660_thumb.jpgpost-1715-0-40045200-1557521704_thumb.jpgpost-1715-0-84697200-1557521737_thumb.jpg

 

 

Looking for advice on rebuilding this knife. From a WW2 SeeBee. The bakelite washers have crumbled over time. Have period plexiglass for repair.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

digi-shots

I would remove the small damaged partial piece remaining, slide the good pieces to the ends and fill the gap in the middle with some type of cord or cotton rope. Maybe try your hand at some fancy knot-work. If it looks too new or white you could stain it with tea.

 

I would leave the patina on the metal and not polish it. You probably will want to remove the loose green verdigris.

 

I think this would give it a nice look and still be usable. The finished result would be a restoration but the restoration can be easily reversed by simply removing the rope grip.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

×
×
  • Create New...