That knife is now a beauty. Great work. I like to think a butcher or bus driver or fireman or car mechanic, etc packed that around and got good use from it. Americana. Thank you, sir.
Matter of fact, I have one in my hand while watching your video. From my understanding, these knives were Navy issue during WW2 ,the Army had something similar only with bone scales and brass liners before they went to an all metal configuration. I have several of both. I love the easy open features especially with arthritic hands....great video
Kirk from Oregon has a great eye! I wish I would had seen him. I bet he was amazed at all the East Coast Jewels at Jacktown. Beautiful job on that knife. That Plastex is phenomenal on plastic and inexpensive! Great stuff as always.
That was a nice restoration Magdad, it really seemed like you enjoyed that one, and just the right balance between faithful restoration and practical usability. The reshaping of the blades came out great, and it all cleaned up pretty well too. I've put some of those abrasive wheels on my Christmas list they look really useful ! That's certainly given the knife a new lease of life, even the snap seemed a little more distinct after your clean up and blade grind. Thanks for sharing and thanks to Kirk for setting you the challenge !
I'm no entomologist, but I'm fairly certain that's the shed shell of a weevil. Probably eating the grime in there. Cleaned up real nice! Those plastic scales can be a pain, the way they start to curl out at the ends and get crud built up under them, making the issue worse. I'm sure a laser-engraving setup could restore the 'Imperial' marking on the blade, if they can match the font or get a pattern from an intact stamping. (although it looks like contact with other internal surfaces is what wore it away, so it might not be worth it it, as it might only last a short time)
Wow, super nice. A little patience and attention to detail goes a long way. Anybody would be proud to own that knife. Pocket knives like this one were extremely common at checkout counters in the 50s and 60s as handy last minute impulse buys. Those Popsicle sticks are super handy for projects around the house. I usually remember them after using something else and then kicking myself in the butt for not remembering the Popsicle sticks.... Thanks for a fun video. Much appreciated.
The stow away looks like the casing from a moth larva or similar. I like the way this Imperial Pocket Knife turned out. It was certainly a well used knife. I have been happy with the Imperial knives I have had. My favorite is a model called Backpacker. A friend had it and broke off the tip. It is a single blade folding knife with real nice wood scales. I restored the tip and have had it ever since - 44 years.
Very Nice Restoration on the Imperial Knife and the best part they were made in my home Stat of Rhode Island ... Mr 357magdad and who cannot forget Mr Chuck both of you have a nice relaxing Sunday a HUGE thumbs up from Rhode Island
You gave me some great ideas for restoring my knives. Using the Dremel accessories to reshape the blades. The modified popsicle stick, steel wool. Taping the blades before sharpening. I can see I need to take my time and prepare and use the best products. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks for all the great tips. The pocket knife turned out great. I don’t have very many power tools, so it is nice to see that these tools can be brought back by hand.
Looks as good as new. Very well done. Glad you were able to get the gunk off the scale. This knife has seen a lot of use. Now ready for its next life. Dave.
Great job Magdad! Those bolsters came out great...and what a difference in the plastic scales! And great job straightening those blades out👍... those knives are so easy to carry... very comfortable in the pocket.
A mirror finish! Excellent work Magdad. I’ve always thought your popsicle stick idea to get into the hard to reach channel was such a good idea. A pretty handy tool great work. Hope you and your family had a great thanksgiving😀👍
Nice! I have several of my grandfather's Imperials. They ARE a pleasure to sharpen for sure. I think he used a bench grinder on a couple, recontour idea is great. (My mom still calls bench grinders a "knife sharpener"....)
I have an old knife that could use that treatment on it. It was sharpened many times and now the tip is above the scales. Fortunately the small blades back hump protects you from getting caught on it.
Great job! That came out very nice! I just stumbled upon an old Hammer Brand 3 blade knife at an antique shop in Ventura Ca. Only $15.00. It was in pretty nice shape with only minor corrosion on the blades. I promptly dropped it in the parking lot though when I pulled out my car keys. (Aaaagh!) Very minimal damage though. Great video!! : )
The knife looks "MAGnificent" as usual! 😁 You said the main blade would not snap back into place very well when you inspected it. After the cleaning and lubrication, did it get more snappy? It is hard to tell just by watching you close it.🤔
Thanks for watching Richard! I ground down the kick at 2:38 to adjust the depth of the blade tip. I've shown this in previous videos in greater detail: ua-cam.com/video/AGv3zf_BTTc/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/llahl_DTzBg/v-deo.html
I have a very old cub scouts knife that has a similar look and that same like key chain type attachment at that the end. It's in pretty bad shape and I'm trying to get it cleaned up and looking somewhat new. I gotta get that polish you have flitz I think it is. I don't have any belt sanders I do mostly everything by hand or with my dremel. Any recommendations? Also that box of sandpaper you have I'm trying to find.
You can find the box of sand paper on Amazon. www.amazon.com/Assorted-Abrasive-Furniture-Woodworkers-Automotive/dp/B0045WIZHO/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1G6K68PEI8FOB&keywords=wood%2Bturners%2Bsandpaper&qid=1672874990&sprefix=wood%2Bturners%2Bsandpaper%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-2&th=1
I keep an old barlow style on the kitchen table. It was my Grandfathers. Pipe cleaner. Tea, Pipe and Crossword puzzle when I have Mrs. McGrath on the Sunday morning ignore. Hon' did you say something? Don't let her see my post, she might catch on.
Hooked on your videos since recently finding an old rusty Winchester 2079. Do you have a video of the tools you use? I’d go out and buy everything. Thank you for the inspiration!
I'm glad you are enjoying my content Rick! You really don't need any special tools to clean up pocket knives. I started out with several grits of wet and dry sand paper and WD-40. I do like my Smith's Tri Hone sharpener.
@@357magdad I own two Imperial button knives that can only open manually. Do you, or do you know anyone that can, fix them so that they can work correctly?
That's the Larva or a Patina Grub.
Patina Grub larva! WINNER!
That knife is now a beauty. Great work. I like to think a butcher or bus driver or fireman or car mechanic, etc packed that around and got good use from it. Americana. Thank you, sir.
Thanks James! Used to be every male from 9 to 99 carried a pocket knife!
Very nice MagDad. Chuck and you sure know how to polish things up, he did a great job on his trike bike.
Thanks Diane! Chuck loves the trike he got form Big Vic!
Fine job...nice to see you returning tools back for another go at it instead of just tossing it out in this throw away modern society...🖖
Thanks Chuck! Saving old rusty junk is fun!
Matter of fact, I have one in my hand while watching your video. From my understanding, these knives were Navy issue during WW2 ,the Army had something similar only with bone scales and brass liners before they went to an all metal configuration. I have several of both. I love the easy open features especially with arthritic hands....great video
Thanks Robert! It is a nice little knife!
Beautiful job! I appreciate how loyal Chuck is loyal to Flitz, but PlastX is the bomb for plastics!
Thanks Chris! Chuck takes his Brand Champion title very seriously!
Kirk from Oregon has a great eye! I wish I would had seen him. I bet he was amazed at all the East Coast Jewels at Jacktown. Beautiful job on that knife. That Plastex is phenomenal on plastic and inexpensive! Great stuff as always.
Thanks ScoutCrafter! Kirk told me that this knife was his dad's.
Magdad you did a fine job on that knife! 👍
Thanks Robert! Pocket knives might be my favorite "tool" to clean up!
Perfect music to accompany your work.
I'm glad you enjoyed the music David!
Love it ! Looks like new ... as a kid I loved those imperial knives and still do .
Thanks! It is a nice little knife!
Very nice and serviceable.😊😊😊😊😊
Thanks Randy!
That was a nice restoration Magdad, it really seemed like you enjoyed that one, and just the right balance between faithful restoration and practical usability. The reshaping of the blades came out great, and it all cleaned up pretty well too. I've put some of those abrasive wheels on my Christmas list they look really useful !
That's certainly given the knife a new lease of life, even the snap seemed a little more distinct after your clean up and blade grind. Thanks for sharing and thanks to Kirk for setting you the challenge !
Thanks Andy! I hope you like those abrasive wheels!
You outdid yourself on this knife. Great video. Thanks Allan
Thanks Allan!
A solid, thorough job, nice one.
Thanks Andrew!
I like your video release timing. You're like the CBS Sunday Morning of tool restorers.
Thanks Mark! Sunday morning works out good for me and my editor, Mrs Magdad.
Very nice work MagDad 🛠👍😊
Thanks Sparky!
Very nice job 🍺👍🇬🇧
Thanks Brian!
It is a great knife a nice companion for the Kamp King
I like the easy open cutout in the scales.
Nicely done. Looks great!
Thanks Ben! Pocket knives might be my favorite to clean up!
Looks great you and Chuck done a wonderful job! Love the old pocket Knives!!
Thanks Mike!
I'm no entomologist, but I'm fairly certain that's the shed shell of a weevil. Probably eating the grime in there.
Cleaned up real nice! Those plastic scales can be a pain, the way they start to curl out at the ends and get crud built up under them, making the issue worse.
I'm sure a laser-engraving setup could restore the 'Imperial' marking on the blade, if they can match the font or get a pattern from an intact stamping. (although it looks like contact with other internal surfaces is what wore it away, so it might not be worth it it, as it might only last a short time)
A viewer correctly identified it as the larva of the Patina Grub! 😁
'Came out pretty good.' PSH! That's pretty much FACTORY NEW! Excellent job!
Thanks! Pocket knives are fun to clean up!
You really brought that old knife back to life. Its nice to see an old crusty knife or tool brought back to good usable condition.
I think I get the most satisfaction cleaning up old pocket knives.
Wow, super nice. A little patience and attention to detail goes a long way. Anybody would be proud to own that knife. Pocket knives like this one were extremely common at checkout counters in the 50s and 60s as handy last minute impulse buys. Those Popsicle sticks are super handy for projects around the house. I usually remember them after using something else and then kicking myself in the butt for not remembering the Popsicle sticks.... Thanks for a fun video. Much appreciated.
Thanks George! Never throw out those popsicle sticks!
Agree Going to Get some Popsicle Sticks This Week .
Excelente trabalho 👏👏🇧🇷
Thank you!
The stow away looks like the casing from a moth larva or similar. I like the way this Imperial Pocket Knife turned out. It was certainly a well used knife. I have been happy with the Imperial knives I have had. My favorite is a model called Backpacker. A friend had it and broke off the tip. It is a single blade folding knife with real nice wood scales. I restored the tip and have had it ever since - 44 years.
Thanks Michael! I'll have to keep an eye out for one of those Backpackers.
Just outstanding. Like new! If you’re ever looking for another plastic polish, my go to is Hut Ultra Gloss.
Thanks for the recommendation Gary!
Very nice job 👍
Thanks Oscar! Cleaning up old pocket knives is fun!
Beautifully done restoration on that lovely knife. Great to see them getting a new lease on life after the “ Magdad Treatment”.
Thanks Shed Man! The knife is ready for everyday use!
Hi Magdad , Nice Job on the Knife . It Looks Great 👍 ! Well Done.
Thanks Wayne!
Nice, clean and simple. I love simplicity :-). Great job sir
Thank you!
Very Nice Restoration on the Imperial Knife and the best part they were made in my home Stat of Rhode Island ... Mr 357magdad and who cannot forget Mr Chuck both of you have a nice relaxing Sunday a HUGE thumbs up from Rhode Island
Thanks Roger! We've never been to Rhode Island - it's on our list once MagDaughter is in college!
You gave me some great ideas for restoring my knives. Using the Dremel accessories to reshape the blades. The modified popsicle stick, steel wool. Taping the blades before sharpening. I can see I need to take my time and prepare and use the best products. Thanks for the great video!
I'm glad my video was helpful! Check out my pocket knife playlist:
ua-cam.com/play/PL2LUCgmdqpXOJ085tzQW-pBKJVOd67-UR.html
Outstanding! Returned to Imperial Perfection!
Thanks for supporting the Empire!
Thanks! I'm a fan of vintage Imperial knives!
Great video magdad! You’re the steel wool in the knife casing is a great idea.
Thanks Ian! Steel wool is handy stuff!
Another wonderful job Magdad. Thank you for making it look fabulous.
Thanks again for giving me this gem! It was fun to clean up!
Looks great. Your skill on the sanding belts makes all the difference.
Thanks Hal! I used to hand sand the blades. The 1x30 is faster, but you can get yourself in trouble quick too!
Well done Bud!! Looks like the Ol' Imperial Yellow Mealworm!!☻
Thanks RoadKing! It has been correctly identified as a Patina Grub larva!😁
Very nice refurbish, a fine job as always, Nice diversion tactic on Chuck.
Thanks Dale! He loves polishing the chrome on that trike Big Vic sent him!
Nice job. That knife reminds me of the one I had when I was in Boy Scouts 40 years ago.
Thanks Bob! You could do a lot worse for a Scout knife!
Thanks for all the great tips. The pocket knife turned out great. I don’t have very many power tools, so it is nice to see that these tools can be brought back by hand.
Thanks Larry! I used to clean up pocket knives without using any power tools. The 1x30 is nice, but not required.
I like it, nice clean up and reshaping of the blades. Its a keeper for sure, thanks for the video, I gleaned some ideas from this one.
Thanks Terry! I'm glad you found the video helpful!
Looks as good as new. Very well done. Glad you were able to get the gunk off the scale. This knife has seen a lot of use. Now ready for its next life.
Dave.
The old knife had a good life. It will enjoy its retirement with me!
Great job Magdad! Those bolsters came out great...and what a difference in the plastic scales! And great job straightening those blades out👍... those knives are so easy to carry... very comfortable in the pocket.
Thanks! Cleaning up pocket knives is fun!
I'm amazed with how much you get done. I find it hard getting much done working and own a home and a few cars... Thanks for sharing!
Mrs Magdad helps me out a lot with video editing.
Very nice indeed. Beautiful outcome
Thanks!
Beautiful work. Perfection achieved.
Thanks!
Another fine restoration!
Thanks Daniel!
Beautiful reprofile job on those blades. And of course, your cleaning and polishing is always top notch.
Thanks!
What a great restore on that knife! I love REM Oil, I use it on a lot of stuff!
Thanks Aaron! REM oil is my go-to for pocket knives.
Just a beautiful job and fun to watch!
Thanks John! It was a fun project!
Beautiful as always. 👍
Thanks! Cleaning up old pocket knives is fun!
Nice work! Chuck's gonna catch on to ya one day and flight south🤠👍 enjoyed it!
Thanks Vic! If he flies south, I know he'll be welcome at your place!
A mirror finish! Excellent work Magdad. I’ve always thought your popsicle stick idea to get into the hard to reach channel was such a good idea. A pretty handy tool great work. Hope you and your family had a great thanksgiving😀👍
Thanks! Those popsicle sticks come in handy!
Nice! I have several of my grandfather's Imperials. They ARE a pleasure to sharpen for sure. I think he used a bench grinder on a couple, recontour idea is great. (My mom still calls bench grinders a "knife sharpener"....)
I run into victims of the bench grinder all the time!
I have an old knife that could use that treatment on it. It was sharpened many times and now the tip is above the scales. Fortunately the small blades back hump protects you from getting caught on it.
It is a pretty easy fix with a Dremel.
Wow! I have a lot to learn. Thank you!
Cleaning up old pocket knives is fun! Check out my beginner's guide:
ua-cam.com/video/6CvFM-LUy0U/v-deo.html
Thank you for the video
You're welcome! It was a fun project!
Great job! That came out very nice! I just stumbled upon an old Hammer Brand 3 blade knife at an antique shop in Ventura Ca. Only $15.00. It was in pretty nice shape with only minor corrosion on the blades. I promptly dropped it in the parking lot though when I pulled out my car keys. (Aaaagh!) Very minimal damage though. Great video!! : )
I'm glad that Hammer Brand survived the drop!
Wow that’s a great improvement very nice job 👍
Thanks!
Nice piece.
Thank you!
Great job! 👍
Thanks Frank!
Fantastic job on the knife 👍
Thanks Wire!
Looks great. But a proper pocketknife has to have a couple of screwdrivers and a pair of tweezers as well.
I'm a fan of simple "improper" 2 blade pocket knives.
Very nice it looks like knew again
Thanks!
Awesome video Magdad! You really went into great detail. I hope your Thanksgiving was good. Thank You for sharing 👍🏻
Thanksgiving was great! Thanks Jack!
I think it came out great 👍
Thanks Larry!
Excellent work!
Thanks!
Looks good
Thanks Timothy!
Nice work!
Thanks Andy!
👍🏼👍🏼
Mealworm? My first knife which I’ve had for 65 + years was a little imperial 2 blade. Nice rework!
Thanks Bill! Imperial was the first knife for a lot of folks!
The knife looks "MAGnificent" as usual! 😁 You said the main blade would not snap back into place very well when you inspected it. After the cleaning and lubrication, did it get more snappy? It is hard to tell just by watching you close it.🤔
Thanks! The main blade is worn but still very usable.
I must of missed the process to lower the tip, please explain. Thank you. Richard
Thanks for watching Richard! I ground down the kick at 2:38 to adjust the depth of the blade tip. I've shown this in previous videos in greater detail:
ua-cam.com/video/AGv3zf_BTTc/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/llahl_DTzBg/v-deo.html
That came out really nice! Thanks, hope you and your family had a Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Tony! Happy Thanksgiving!
I have a very old cub scouts knife that has a similar look and that same like key chain type attachment at that the end. It's in pretty bad shape and I'm trying to get it cleaned up and looking somewhat new. I gotta get that polish you have flitz I think it is. I don't have any belt sanders I do mostly everything by hand or with my dremel. Any recommendations? Also that box of sandpaper you have I'm trying to find.
Check out my Boy Scout Knife project. I did it mostly by hand.
ua-cam.com/video/Imym2TkgdgI/v-deo.html
You can find the box of sand paper on Amazon.
www.amazon.com/Assorted-Abrasive-Furniture-Woodworkers-Automotive/dp/B0045WIZHO/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1G6K68PEI8FOB&keywords=wood%2Bturners%2Bsandpaper&qid=1672874990&sprefix=wood%2Bturners%2Bsandpaper%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-2&th=1
@@357magdad Thank you for the link.
great job... like new
Thanks!
I keep an old barlow style on the kitchen table. It was my Grandfathers. Pipe cleaner. Tea, Pipe and Crossword puzzle when I have Mrs. McGrath on the Sunday morning ignore. Hon' did you say something? Don't let her see my post, she might catch on.
Barlow style pocket knifes are my favorite. I carry one every day!
inexpensive but not cheap...😅 nice result!
Thanks!
Hooked on your videos since recently finding an old rusty Winchester 2079. Do you have a video of the tools you use? I’d go out and buy everything. Thank you for the inspiration!
I'm glad you are enjoying my content Rick! You really don't need any special tools to clean up pocket knives. I started out with several grits of wet and dry sand paper and WD-40. I do like my Smith's Tri Hone sharpener.
@@357magdad thanks so much for the reply. I’m off in search of some good candidates to restore!
@@357magdad do you use the diamond or synthetic stone model?
@@rickvitoguitar Tri6 Arkansas stones about $26 on Amazon
@@357magdad I own two Imperial button knives that can only open manually. Do you, or do you know anyone that can, fix them so that they can work correctly?
Uh oh....when Chuck sees this video, he will be unhappy.
I'm safe, Chuck only watches his part of the videos.
Chuck is going to go berserk on you one day. Btw dose Chuck have a bikers toothpick knife?
Chuck would love his own pocket knife!
Shed skin of a black carpet beetle.
Good guess Bill! It was correctly identified as the larva of the Patina Grub!😁
@@357magdad lol!
Looks like a mealworm skin, I breed Beatles to create meal worms for our geckos to eat and that definitely looks like a meal worm shed.
You're probably right! I like the "patina grub" suggested by another viewer!
Really nice job, on the pocket knife 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Stef!