Hi Magdad, I didn’t know Jack but by the remarks from yourself, Scout and commenters he was a what we would call a “great bloke”. Lovely job on his pocket knife. When my dad past away in 1995 I inherited all of his workshop tools plus the Leatherman my mum bought him for their 42nd wedding anniversary. It was his EDC and I still read the engraving mum had put on it when ever I use it. I was never happier than when my dad and I would work together on a project. I still miss him but lately I have felt the pleasure he got from helping me by giving my son a hand renovating his bathroom with my 7yr old grandson doing his best to help. Funny, but I caught myself telling my grandson what a great helper he was and watching his face light up just like my dad did for my son. Right, I’m off to wipe my eyes. Thanks heaps for the memories, cheers Stuart 🇦🇺
Nice job!! You always do a good job cleaning up pocket knives. I had my dads smaller "Kamp King" pocket knife. Put it in my pocket 42 years ago after his funeral and had around all the time. I did not carry it around with me as fear of losing it, but kept it on my desk at home and use it for small things. Last summer, after watching a few of your knife clean-up vids, I took it to the garage and did my clean-up on it. Used a few of your tricks and it came out really nice. I just recently passed it on to my daughter and she knew it was "grandpa's knife" You thought I gave her a million dollars. I know my dad had a smile on his face when I gave it to her and I know she will treasure it for the rest of her life.
Magdad!!! That was a great video and very touching. I carry my dad’s Buck 510 and Holy Family medal daily. I have his St Christopher that was in his World War Two fighter in my 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback for the last 53 years. Thanks again for your video. The Old Army Scout…
I have one tool in particular from my dad. I don't carry it but it is special. It is a small Snap-On pliers. What makes it special is where it came from. My dad had a 1967 Pontiac station wagon with the chintzy vinyl simulated panels. We eventually peeled them off. I learned to drive on the car. The car came from the Pontiac Motor Division Engineering motor pool. The car was the 1967 model with 1968 parts. For instance, the brakes and wheel size changed in 1968. Our 1967 wagon had 1968 wheels and brakes. Back to the pliers. The transmission went out and required a rebuild. When my dad picked the car from the shop the mechanic handed him the pliers. My dad assured the mechanic they weren't his and that he owned no Snap-On tools. The mechanic said the pliers were found inside the transmission. They had nothing to do with the transmission failure. They were in a safe place waiting to be found. Bob
Beautiful job on that knife! I still have an Old Timer knife dad gave me years ago. I had a pinkish/red Barlow knife he gave that I have somewhere. The most cherished thing I inherited is dad's old Colt Commander .45acp. It was built in 1959 and passed through many hands in the family by the time I got it. It's a great shooter with a ramp job, trigger job (about a 4lb), Novak sites and I put Colt Medallion grips on it. Dad knew I wouldn't "hawk" it. I also inherited a ton of his tools when he was an electrician. Now mom's stuff, I got her silver coin collection that was passed down from her father, silver halves, dimes and quarters. Really neat coins. Thanks for the video and I'm sure Jack is smiling! I also hope his family has cherished stuff they got!
Those are some wonderful knives. I have a Sears baseball glove my dad bought me at the Sears store in West Roxbury Mass in the 1960s. I still remember him taking me there and picking out the glove that fit well. I was 10 to 13 years old at the time. I still have it.
I have my late father's Buck Stockman pocketknife. I bought it for him as a present when I was around 20 years old. He passed at the young age of 60, having carried that knife every day for 15 years or so. I eventually sent it back to Buck as the blades were wobbly. At my request they left the heavily pocketworn scales on, reset and sharpened the blades. I'm now 69, and that knife resides in its original box that I bought nearly 50 years ago!
Great save, crap to ice cream. My fathers hat hangs in my shop over my cutting table. I lost him in 1981. My best bud. A pocket knife and a tape measure was standard equipment in his pocket, mine and my brothers. He kept mine sharp for me. Thank You
I wear my dad's old seiko from time to time. We looked everywhere for it after he died. My niece eventually foud it in a toolbox in the garage! It means the world to me.
When I started watching this video I thought I wanted to give you pointers because refinishing knives is one of my favorite favorite hobbies. However after watching the video all the way through I think you did a phenomenal job, And it's great how you are honoring Jack. Thank you for the entertaining and educational videos, my wife and I thoroughly enjoy them.
Hi Magdad , Another Great Video . Nice Job on the Knife . I Have Pocket Knives My Grandfather had . And Some Things My Dad Gave Me. Miss Them Both . Especially my Dad.
Nice job magdad. I have many things that were my dads and things that he gave me. Most of them are put away for safe keeping, some are displayed in the garage, I still use all of the tools he gave me, but my favorite is his 1/4 inch snap on ratchet from the 50s that I have my ratchet drawer with all the others I use. Good video, it takes me back. Thanks.
Mag dad, nice job as always, on the restoration . I have more tools and machinery than the average person. I always took pride in them .I have over a 50 year career in industrial repairing I have certain tools that were my dads, grandfathers and uncle, that I cherish, and still use. I too have a set of keys from my dads 61 Ford hanging on a hook in my garage along with many other items from friends and family. I guess I’m a certified nut job.
I have an old case pocket knife with ivory scales whether they are real ivory or not nothing looks as classy, a real gentlemans knife. Love it great work.
Nice video on the restoration, I loved the part of the video where you showed your dad's knife and the VW key that you carry on your key ring. When my grandpa died I was asked what I would like to have of his, I only wanted his old cane fishing pole as it brought back all the memories of us fishing. I brought it home and hung it in my livingroom and no matter where I have lived since it has been on the wall, that was 27 years ago and I still miss him and my grandmother everyday. They raised me from a baby until I got married so they were really my parents.
I have just recently begun to restore knives. I take a different tack. I take knives that have scales made of plastic and replace with Cherry wood that I harvest from my yard. I've done three traditional made in USA knives. I just completed a Camillus Scout project. The knife was solid. The spacers, bolsters and springs were extremely well made, but the scales were plastic and they had shrunk. The completed knife with my Cherry wood scales looks pretty nice.
I'd love to see some photos of yor projects! 357mdad@gmail.com I also have a project where I replaced the plastic scales with wood: ua-cam.com/video/QSktiipid7g/v-deo.html
Good job on the knife . I would love to have one of my dad's pocket knifes. He always liked them. But he was bad about losing them. So over the years I bought him several. Far as I know their gone. My brother still lives there. I do have some of his tools to keep. Thanks
Very nice restoration on the knife. It came out looking great!! My dad gave me his P-38 can opener that he carried during his years in the military. I have had it on my key ring for over 30 years or so. I work for the railroad and I always carry can goods. I still use it at times when I am working in the field and there is no restaurant nearby. Every time I use it, it brings back memories of my dad. Love your channel Magdad!! Always look forward to your videos!!!!
You're the one and only pocket knife restoration master! My grandfather and I both got a key chain together in Switzerland. He used his for as long as he worked as a self employed truck driver. I still take mine everywhere I go for over 18 years now. Same as my high school locker key. Fun story, I lost my key chain playing with it in water behind my grandfathers house once. I've tried everything to find it, for at least an hour and then gave up. He came later on, after I left and went home, with a rake at first try pulled it out.
I keep a brass St. Christopher medal my mother gave me when I was learning to drive, around 1982. It was given to her by her father when he bought for her a new 1957 Chevy Bel Air. It hasn’t left my keychain since.
Beautiful results, awesome knife! My Dad’s pocket knife sits on my dresser in a cuff link box that he used to put all his “stuff” in at the end of the day..he owned a grocery store so there was a box cutter, knife, keys, etc. I can still hear him come home and empty his pockets, sometimes he brought an unusual coin home and he would give it to me for my collection. What I wouldn’t give to see him and talk to him one more time.
The knife looks like new. Well done. I grew up in the UK, now residing in the US. My elder brother has whatever tools were kept after our father passed. I used to have a brace my father had. I never saw him use this. I cleaned it up, fixed the loose top knob and gave it to my nephew when he visited in 2019, so it is back in the UK now. My nephew does woodwork and now turning so we have a lot to share. Dave.
That’s a great knife and memory having your Dad’s knife. I have my Dad’s fire boots and one of his helmets hangs on the wall of my office. These type things are priceless.
@@357magdad Hopefully she will. My son (the 3rd generation of fire chiefs in the family) will inherit my helmets, badge, etc. as well as my Dad’s stuff. He has an appreciation for our family’s fire service legacy so I know this stuff will be in good hands. Not as sure about the tools I restore but I have time to work on that, lol 😀
It is so funny to see that knife after all these years. My Grandpa gave me that same knife when I was 9 or 10, and we used it to carve small animals. I lost it years ago, but it made me smile to see it again. Thanks for a great memory. I got it in 1971 if I recall the time fame correctly.
Great job, especially with how hacked up the main blade was! My dad has been gone since 1978, and I keep his little Proto Tools screwdriver that says "Mac's Hdwe" on it on my keyring.
Nice work restoring this knife, especially preserving the main blade. The use of the various grits worked well. I have my dad’s old pocket knife, but he kept it in his tackle box, so I have to restore it.
I've had my Granddad's WW II USMC dog tag with me everyday for 35 years... (no way to share a pic or I would) thanks for the thoughtful and entertaining videos. Keep it up.
Amazing restoration!!! You brought that blade back to life. As a side, Sears used that logo from ‘63 to ‘84. That’s a big year range but it’s something.
Great job on the Sears pocket knife.I have a Buck and Ol timer that my grandfather carried . I need to clean up my Case pocket knife it's my daily driver . I did find a Ka-Bar pocket knife at a antique store they are known for their military fighting knife. I sure enjoy your channel
Lovely job on that knife. You sure are good at those. (like you are with everything else) My "keepsake" story is probably odd. I have many items of my moms but when I think about her most is when I use rags in the shop that are all her old cotton night gowns. I cut them up because it's good rag material but it turns out I think of her anytime I use them. Cheers.
Thanks Ben! I had a pair of really worn winter gloves that I kept way past their usefulness just because they were my dad's and I thought of him every time I wore them.
I've got so much of my dad's stuff... his hammer, old dykes that were his dad's and so much really quality tools he used all the time!! He pretty much raised my nephew and for Christmas last year I made a shadow box with some of it ... came out really cool if I don't say so myself lol
Man that's awesome magdad...yes I've got several things of my dad's I keep by ...including his oldtimer and some of his tools..I've done a couple of hammers lately... and started on his very mildly only enough to read the makers marks and a good cleaning... but am afraid to go any further...think I'm gonna keep it like it is .
Nice Magdad! I inhereted many pocket knives from my grandpa. Unfortunately they all got "sharpened" on a bench grinder. Nothing left to save. My mother still sees a bench grinder and calls it a knife sharpener (she has no sharp knives at all). Nice resto.
Nice. I remember those knives when they went to those handles, in Sears from the early 80's. Ya know you might have a good idea for a challenge there MagDad.. Share dad's, grandpa's knife. Thanks for the video
It can be very hard researching knives! I've spent countless hours... I love having my dad's oldtimer and my grandads old-timer as well. I was watching a very talented knife maker recently and he had just got a new 1 inch belt sander from harbor freight. He modified the deck so it would tilt backwards 23° perfect bevel! Then made a nice knife on it by holding the blade vertical and pushing against the belt .. no gloves? I thought it was to make sure it didn't get too hot ? I always wear gloves because I wouldn't have any fingertips left lol .... but it makes a big difference to me which way the fine scratches are running on the blade just looks more factory like you did it . Very nice!
Fantastic! I have my Grandma's butter churn that she used to make homemade butter from cows she had milked. I am guessing that knife was actually manufactured by Camillus as they had the contract for many large chain department stores. Thanks again, love your work and videos. Say hi to Chuck for me.
Yeah that brought back a lot of memories I have my dad Snap-on toolbox now he died in 2001 and I have his pocket knife too and thank you so much for the video
I have my dads old Swiss army knife I used to carry it everyday along with his ID but since I've lost several knives in my years I've retired them to my night stand so I still see them daily.
Awesome restoration as usual! I have my grandfather’s initialed gold ring (I’m named after him) which was passed on to my father and then me. I wear it on special occasions and his pocket watch which was passed on to my father and then me.
Wow this came out great! I recently got into trying to restore some vintage traditional folders like this and it’s satisfying because when they come out decently, you have a functional piece of pocket art in your pocket. I’ve been testing the ones I did in comparison to edge retention of my more premium super steels like S30V. They compare pretty favorably, though I do think these traditionals sharpen up much faster and are quite keen initially. I have one coming that I got a good deal on and the bone handle covers on one side is broken off from the front pin to the rear pin and about halfway up the cover, and I am going to try to use a material to fill in the missing bone with and film it and hope it comes out good. I can possibly dye the filler or leave it contrasting. When it comes and I clean it up, I’ll assess it.
A lovely job, Jack would approve im sure. Your every day carry is tidy, I like the Victorinox Officier Suisse model as my every day carry, though its the tooth pick I use most often.
Very nice work M.D.. Came out beautiful.. The little blade channel that you cleaned out with steel wool, if you look into that channel you can see a small place where the blade comes in contact with the metal when allowed to snap shut... I take a small piece of cotton to keep the blade from doing this.. Love those beetles.. I think most of the older generation have a story to tell about having one.. To bad you weren't in a position to keep the entire car... M.D. another great video and u take care my friend...
I remember that Dad's bug ran ok but was rusted out bad on the passenger side. You had to lift up on the door to get it to shut and the floors in the back would fill up with water when it rained.
That's funny!! I spent my childhood in the back seat of a 62 bug, then the Ol' Man bought a new 69 Bug!! My first car was a 68 Bug!! That Lil' Red one looks like a 68 or 69 eh!!☻
That's why we get along - we're both "Bug Children"! My dad's was a '68 and it was red, but I think it was a darker red than the one I found online for the video. I wish I had a photo of my dad's bug!
Damn magdad, your a helluva knife restorer! The previous owner would be mighty proud of your work. Thats a really cool story about the key. I keep a Klein electricians knife that my dad carried for years and I found a new old stock one as well. We both carry a SAK mechanic at this time.
Blade looks very straight after the reprofile ! Good job magdad ! I've been collecting knives all my life and would have gone straight to the main body of the Blade... much better the way you did it! Even though I've been sharpening knives a long time and still can't get the bevels right with out a jig lol
Thanks! I sanded a lot of blades by hand before working up the nerve to try in on the 1x30. You can remove a lot of metal fast, but you can't put it back on!
My Dad had modified a putty knife by shortening the blade to 2" and rounding the corners. I've scraped many gasket surfaces with it. I think of him whenever I see it.
The knife looks great. I'm guessing it is now a collectable. I'm near 80 and would guess the knife is late 50s or early 60s when Sears was still blowing and going but strickly a guess on my part.
I think Jack would’ve really liked the way it turned out. It looks great, but I wonder what a previous owner sharpened it with to put such big gouges in the blade? Maybe a rough file?
I've read that it might be Camillus. But Shrade did make a lot of knives for Sears. A viewer remembers getting one of knives as a gift in the early 1970's, so I think your age range is correct.
Well.you.made a nice job of reshaping and edging that knife..but I.personally dont like pocket knives..goes back to childhood.,and on top.of that they are quite illegal here..so.I am not really imterested
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Hi Magdad, I didn’t know Jack but by the remarks from yourself, Scout and commenters he was a what we would call a “great bloke”. Lovely job on his pocket knife. When my dad past away in 1995 I inherited all of his workshop tools plus the Leatherman my mum bought him for their 42nd wedding anniversary. It was his EDC and I still read the engraving mum had put on it when ever I use it. I was never happier than when my dad and I would work together on a project. I still miss him but lately I have felt the pleasure he got from helping me by giving my son a hand renovating his bathroom with my 7yr old grandson doing his best to help. Funny, but I caught myself telling my grandson what a great helper he was and watching his face light up just like my dad did for my son. Right, I’m off to wipe my eyes. Thanks heaps for the memories, cheers Stuart 🇦🇺
It's a shame my dad didn't get to meet his grand daughter. I'm glad you're getting a chance to spend quality time with your grandson!
@@357magdad 👍👍👍
Nice job!! You always do a good job cleaning up pocket knives. I had my dads smaller "Kamp King" pocket knife. Put it in my pocket 42 years ago after his funeral and had around all the time. I did not carry it around with me as fear of losing it, but kept it on my desk at home and use it for small things. Last summer, after watching a few of your knife clean-up vids, I took it to the garage and did my clean-up on it. Used a few of your tricks and it came out really nice. I just recently passed it on to my daughter and she knew it was "grandpa's knife" You thought I gave her a million dollars. I know my dad had a smile on his face when I gave it to her and I know she will treasure it for the rest of her life.
That's great John! I'm glad you were able to pass on grandpa's knife!
What a really touching story!
Magdad!!! That was a great video and very touching. I carry my dad’s Buck 510 and Holy Family medal daily. I have his St Christopher that was in his World War Two fighter in my 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback for the last 53 years. Thanks again for your video. The Old Army Scout…
Thanks Dave! I wish I had more time with my dad...
I have one tool in particular from my dad. I don't carry it but it is special. It is a small Snap-On pliers. What makes it special is where it came from.
My dad had a 1967 Pontiac station wagon with the chintzy vinyl simulated panels. We eventually peeled them off. I learned to drive on the car. The car came from the Pontiac Motor Division Engineering motor pool. The car was the 1967 model with 1968 parts. For instance, the brakes and wheel size changed in 1968. Our 1967 wagon had 1968 wheels and brakes.
Back to the pliers. The transmission went out and required a rebuild. When my dad picked the car from the shop the mechanic handed him the pliers. My dad assured the mechanic they weren't his and that he owned no Snap-On tools. The mechanic said the pliers were found inside the transmission. They had nothing to do with the transmission failure. They were in a safe place waiting to be found.
Bob
Wow! That's an awesome story Bob! I wonder how many tools got left inside cars as they were being built!
Beautiful job on that knife! I still have an Old Timer knife dad gave me years ago. I had a pinkish/red Barlow knife he gave that I have somewhere. The most cherished thing I inherited is dad's old Colt Commander .45acp. It was built in 1959 and passed through many hands in the family by the time I got it. It's a great shooter with a ramp job, trigger job (about a 4lb), Novak sites and I put Colt Medallion grips on it. Dad knew I wouldn't "hawk" it. I also inherited a ton of his tools when he was an electrician. Now mom's stuff, I got her silver coin collection that was passed down from her father, silver halves, dimes and quarters. Really neat coins. Thanks for the video and I'm sure Jack is smiling! I also hope his family has cherished stuff they got!
Thanks Aaron! That Colt sounds like a sweet piece!
Those are some wonderful knives. I have a Sears baseball glove my dad bought me at the Sears store in West Roxbury Mass in the 1960s. I still remember him taking me there and picking out the glove that fit well. I was 10 to 13 years old at the time. I still have it.
A lot of people have good memories of their local Sears store!
I have my late father's Buck Stockman pocketknife. I bought it for him as a present when I was around 20 years old. He passed at the young age of 60, having carried that knife every day for 15 years or so. I eventually sent it back to Buck as the blades were wobbly. At my request they left the heavily pocketworn scales on, reset and sharpened the blades. I'm now 69, and that knife resides in its original box that I bought nearly 50 years ago!
I'm glad the folks at Buck were able to tune up your father's knife!
Great save, crap to ice cream. My fathers hat hangs in my shop over my cutting table. I lost him in 1981. My best bud. A pocket knife and a tape measure was standard equipment in his pocket, mine and my brothers. He kept mine sharp for me. Thank You
Thanks! It's good you have some items to remember your dad!
I wear my dad's old seiko from time to time. We looked everywhere for it after he died. My niece eventually foud it in a toolbox in the garage! It means the world to me.
I'm glad your sister found his watch!
When I started watching this video I thought I wanted to give you pointers because refinishing knives is one of my favorite favorite hobbies. However after watching the video all the way through I think you did a phenomenal job, And it's great how you are honoring Jack. Thank you for the entertaining and educational videos, my wife and I thoroughly enjoy them.
I'm glad you and your wife are enjoying the videos Chris! Cleaning up old pocket knives is fun!
You and Chuck did a great tribute to Jack on this knife. Well done !
Thanks Kris! I think he would have liked how it turned out!
Hi Magdad , Another Great Video . Nice Job on the Knife . I Have Pocket Knives My Grandfather had . And Some Things My Dad Gave Me. Miss Them Both . Especially my Dad.
Thanks Wayne. I miss my parents too.
Nice job magdad. I have many things that were my dads and things that he gave me. Most of them are put away for safe keeping, some are displayed in the garage, I still use all of the tools he gave me, but my favorite is his 1/4 inch snap on ratchet from the 50s that I have my ratchet drawer with all the others I use. Good video, it takes me back. Thanks.
That's great that you still have so many of you dad's things Joe! The old Snap-On ratchet sounds like a great keepsake!
Mag dad, nice job as always, on the restoration . I have more tools and machinery than the average person. I always took pride in them .I have over a 50 year career in industrial repairing I have certain tools that were my dads, grandfathers and uncle, that I cherish, and still use. I too have a set of keys from my dads 61 Ford hanging on a hook in my garage along with many other items from friends and family. I guess I’m a certified nut job.
Thanks Ron! It's great that you have so much of you family's tools!
I have an old case pocket knife with ivory scales whether they are real ivory or not nothing looks as classy, a real gentlemans knife. Love it great work.
I agree Chris, the white scales are classy!
Nice video on the restoration, I loved the part of the video where you showed your dad's knife and the VW key that you carry on your key ring. When my grandpa died I was asked what I would like to have of his, I only wanted his old cane fishing pole as it brought back all the memories of us fishing. I brought it home and hung it in my livingroom and no matter where I have lived since it has been on the wall, that was 27 years ago and I still miss him and my grandmother everyday. They raised me from a baby until I got married so they were really my parents.
That's a great memento of your grandpa! I never met my father's father, but I do have his split cane fly rod. I've even caught fish on it!
Now, that is a sharp looking knife you just restored. Yes, a play on words, but indeed a very nice resto.
Thanks Dale!
I have just recently begun to restore knives. I take a different tack. I take knives that have scales made of plastic and replace with Cherry wood that I harvest from my yard. I've done three traditional made in USA knives.
I just completed a Camillus Scout project. The knife was solid. The spacers, bolsters and springs were extremely well made, but the scales were plastic and they had shrunk. The completed knife with my Cherry wood scales looks pretty nice.
I'd love to see some photos of yor projects! 357mdad@gmail.com
I also have a project where I replaced the plastic scales with wood:
ua-cam.com/video/QSktiipid7g/v-deo.html
Good job on the knife . I would love to have one of my dad's pocket knifes. He always liked them. But he was bad about losing them. So over the years I bought him several. Far as I know their gone. My brother still lives there. I do have some of his tools to keep. Thanks
Thanks Glen!
Great Job I have my grandpa rocking chair he sat in everyday. I have it on my porch and use it myself everyday
Wow Sean! That's great to be able to sit in your grandfather's chair everyday!
Love how you cleaned up that knife! Looks fantastic!
Thanks Robert!
You really did a great job reconditioning that blade! 👍👍
Thanks Tom! It is way better than it was!
Very nice restoration on the knife. It came out looking great!!
My dad gave me his P-38 can opener that he carried during his years in the military. I have had it on my key ring for over 30 years or so. I work for the railroad and I always carry can goods. I still use it at times when I am working in the field and there is no restaurant nearby. Every time I use it, it brings back memories of my dad.
Love your channel Magdad!! Always look forward to your videos!!!!
Thant's a great item to have to remember your dad! It's cool that it still comes in handy!
You're the one and only pocket knife restoration master! My grandfather and I both got a key chain together in Switzerland. He used his for as long as he worked as a self employed truck driver. I still take mine everywhere I go for over 18 years now. Same as my high school locker key. Fun story, I lost my key chain playing with it in water behind my grandfathers house once. I've tried everything to find it, for at least an hour and then gave up. He came later on, after I left and went home, with a rake at first try pulled it out.
I'm glad your grandfather was able to recover that key chain Alex!
I keep a brass St. Christopher medal my mother gave me when I was learning to drive, around 1982. It was given to her by her father when he bought for her a new 1957 Chevy Bel Air. It hasn’t left my keychain since.
That's a great memento! I think a couple viewers have mentioned a St Christopher's medal.
I love your dad's old pocket knife!
Me too! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful results, awesome knife! My Dad’s pocket knife sits on my dresser in a cuff link box that he used to put all his “stuff” in at the end of the day..he owned a grocery store so there was a box cutter, knife, keys, etc. I can still hear him come home and empty his pockets, sometimes he brought an unusual coin home and he would give it to me for my collection. What I wouldn’t give to see him and talk to him one more time.
Thanks John! Those are some great memories! I wish my dad had met my daughter.
The knife looks like new. Well done.
I grew up in the UK, now residing in the US. My elder brother has whatever tools were kept after our father passed. I used to have a brace my father had. I never saw him use this. I cleaned it up, fixed the loose top knob and gave it to my nephew when he visited in 2019, so it is back in the UK now. My nephew does woodwork and now turning so we have a lot to share.
Dave.
That's great Dave! I'm glad your nephew enjoys woodworking!
That’s a great knife and memory having your Dad’s knife. I have my Dad’s fire boots and one of his helmets hangs on the wall of my office. These type things are priceless.
That's a great memory of your dad and his service Gary! I wonder items of mine MagDaughter will hang on to....
@@357magdad Hopefully she will. My son (the 3rd generation of fire chiefs in the family) will inherit my helmets, badge, etc. as well as my Dad’s stuff. He has an appreciation for our family’s fire service legacy so I know this stuff will be in good hands. Not as sure about the tools I restore but I have time to work on that, lol 😀
It is so funny to see that knife after all these years. My Grandpa gave me that same knife when I was 9 or 10, and we used it to carve small animals. I lost it years ago, but it made me smile to see it again. Thanks for a great memory. I got it in 1971 if I recall the time fame correctly.
I'm glad Jack's knife brought back some good memories for you! Thanks for helping date the knife!
Wow! That main blade is reborn. I have my dad's WWII dogtag. I don't carry it, but it is on my dresser and I see it every day.
Thanks Sue! That's a great memory of your dad and his service!
Magdad you do a great job straightening edges by eye! I've had a lifetime of working metal and still must use some kind of guid .
I bet a guide would work good. I'm too lazy to hook one up!
Well done. Cool dedication to an old friend...🇨🇦
Thanks Brian!
Great job, especially with how hacked up the main blade was! My dad has been gone since 1978, and I keep his little Proto Tools screwdriver that says "Mac's Hdwe" on it on my keyring.
Thanks Chris! It's nice to have a memento of your dad with you on your keyring.
Great reprofile grind on main blade... thanks for sharing about your dad... good stuff. Have a great week, Magdad!
Thanks Vic!
Nice work restoring this knife, especially preserving the main blade. The use of the various grits worked well. I have my dad’s old pocket knife, but he kept it in his tackle box, so I have to restore it.
Thanks Larry! Your dad's tackle box knife sounds like a good project!
I've had my Granddad's WW II USMC dog tag with me everyday for 35 years... (no way to share a pic or I would) thanks for the thoughtful and entertaining videos. Keep it up.
That's a great memory of your dad and his service Christian!
It Came out really nice Bud and your Dads Pocket Knife is a beauty...so cool that you have it. :]
Thanks D&R!
Very precise work Magdad, I think Jack would be proud and honored.
Thanks! I'm honored to be able to share some of Jacks collection.
Amazing restoration!!! You brought that blade back to life. As a side, Sears used that logo from ‘63 to ‘84. That’s a big year range but it’s something.
Thanks for the info!
Great job on the Sears pocket knife.I have a Buck and Ol timer that my grandfather carried . I need to clean up my Case pocket knife it's my daily driver . I did find a Ka-Bar pocket knife at a antique store they are known for their military fighting knife. I sure enjoy your channel
Thanks Kevin! It's great that you have a couple of your grandfather's knives!
A lovely tribute to what sounds like a splendid chap. Well done Sir
Thanks Darren! It is an honor to be able to share some of Jack's collection.
I've seen so many old knives with the "Bench Grinder Sharpening Job" on them.
It pains me every time!
Lovely job on that knife. You sure are good at those. (like you are with everything else)
My "keepsake" story is probably odd. I have many items of my moms but when I think about her most is when I use rags in the shop that are all her old cotton night gowns. I cut them up because it's good rag material but it turns out I think of her anytime I use them.
Cheers.
Thanks Ben! I had a pair of really worn winter gloves that I kept way past their usefulness just because they were my dad's and I thought of him every time I wore them.
I've got so much of my dad's stuff... his hammer, old dykes that were his dad's and so much really quality tools he used all the time!! He pretty much raised my nephew and for Christmas last year I made a shadow box with some of it ... came out really cool if I don't say so myself lol
You're lucky to have a lot of your dad's tools! The shadow box sounds like a great project! I'd love to see some photos! 357mdad@gmail.com
Man that's awesome magdad...yes I've got several things of my dad's I keep by ...including his oldtimer and some of his tools..I've done a couple of hammers lately... and started on his very mildly only enough to read the makers marks and a good cleaning... but am afraid to go any further...think I'm gonna keep it like it is .
I'm glad you still have some of your dad's things. I wish I had thought to keep more.
Nice Magdad! I inhereted many pocket knives from my grandpa. Unfortunately they all got "sharpened" on a bench grinder. Nothing left to save. My mother still sees a bench grinder and calls it a knife sharpener (she has no sharp knives at all). Nice resto.
It's a shame so many great old knives got ruined by aggressive sharpening.
Nice. I remember those knives when they went to those handles, in Sears from the early 80's. Ya know you might have a good idea for a challenge there MagDad.. Share dad's, grandpa's knife.
Thanks for the video
Thanks James!
It can be very hard researching knives! I've spent countless hours... I love having my dad's oldtimer and my grandads old-timer as well. I was watching a very talented knife maker recently and he had just got a new 1 inch belt sander from harbor freight. He modified the deck so it would tilt backwards 23° perfect bevel! Then made a nice knife on it by holding the blade vertical and pushing against the belt .. no gloves? I thought it was to make sure it didn't get too hot ? I always wear gloves because I wouldn't have any fingertips left lol .... but it makes a big difference to me which way the fine scratches are running on the blade just looks more factory like you did it . Very nice!
Thanks for watching! I've got a knife making video you may enjoy!
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Fantastic! I have my Grandma's butter churn that she used to make homemade butter from cows she had milked.
I am guessing that knife was actually manufactured by Camillus as they had the contract for many large chain department stores.
Thanks again, love your work and videos. Say hi to Chuck for me.
Thanks James! I read online that it might be Camillus. Chuck says hi!
I like that finish on the blades 😊
Thanks! Check out my latest pocket knife project:
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Awesome video magdad. I’m sure jack would’ve thought you did a great job.
Thanks! I hope so Ian!
Yeah that brought back a lot of memories I have my dad Snap-on toolbox now he died in 2001 and I have his pocket knife too and thank you so much for the video
Thanks! That's great that you have your dad's toolbox! I wish I had more of my dad's tools.
Great traditional knife! One of my favorite patterns!!!
Thanks Mike! It is a classy design!
Super nice tribute to your dad.
Thanks David!
Nice work Magdad 👍
Thanks Edgar!
I have my dads old Swiss army knife I used to carry it everyday along with his ID but since I've lost several knives in my years I've retired them to my night stand so I still see them daily.
You wouldn't want to lose that knife!
Awesome restoration as usual! I have my grandfather’s initialed gold ring (I’m named after him) which was passed on to my father and then me. I wear it on special occasions and his pocket watch which was passed on to my father and then me.
Thanks Frank! I always thought pocket watches were cool!
Wow this came out great! I recently got into trying to restore some vintage traditional folders like this and it’s satisfying because when they come out decently, you have a functional piece of pocket art in your pocket. I’ve been testing the ones I did in comparison to edge retention of my more premium super steels like S30V. They compare pretty favorably, though I do think these traditionals sharpen up much faster and are quite keen initially. I have one coming that I got a good deal on and the bone handle covers on one side is broken off from the front pin to the rear pin and about halfway up the cover, and I am going to try to use a material to fill in the missing bone with and film it and hope it comes out good. I can possibly dye the filler or leave it contrasting. When it comes and I clean it up, I’ll assess it.
Thanks Joe! I got into vintage knives because of the carbon steel blades. They are a pleasure to sharpen and really hold an edge.
A lovely job, Jack would approve im sure.
Your every day carry is tidy, I like the Victorinox Officier Suisse model as my every day carry, though its the tooth pick I use most often.
Thanks Andy! I think Jack would have approved.
Very nice work M.D.. Came out beautiful.. The little blade channel that you cleaned out with steel wool, if you look into that channel you can see a small place where the blade comes in contact with the metal when allowed to snap shut... I take a small piece of cotton to keep the blade from doing this.. Love those beetles.. I think most of the older generation have a story to tell about having one.. To bad you weren't in a position to keep the entire car... M.D. another great video and u take care my friend...
I remember that Dad's bug ran ok but was rusted out bad on the passenger side. You had to lift up on the door to get it to shut and the floors in the back would fill up with water when it rained.
@@357magdad So many stories, so little time....
I still carry my grandfathers buck pocket knife in my pocket. I never really use it but I would be lost without it.
I'm glad you still have your grandfather's knife!
u do some wonderful work I have my grandfather's Swiss army knife which I never leave the house without
Thanks Wayne! I'm glad you carry your grandfather's knife every day!
That's funny!! I spent my childhood in the back seat of a 62 bug, then the Ol' Man bought a new 69 Bug!! My first car was a 68 Bug!! That Lil' Red one looks like a 68 or 69 eh!!☻
That's why we get along - we're both "Bug Children"! My dad's was a '68 and it was red, but I think it was a darker red than the one I found online for the video. I wish I had a photo of my dad's bug!
Damn magdad, your a helluva knife restorer! The previous owner would be mighty proud of your work. Thats a really cool story about the key. I keep a Klein electricians knife that my dad carried for years and I found a new old stock one as well. We both carry a SAK mechanic at this time.
Thanks! Cleaning up old pocket knives is fun!
Your sentiment of the previous owners give the items extra dimension
It was a honor to work on some of Jack's collection.
Blade looks very straight after the reprofile ! Good job magdad ! I've been collecting knives all my life and would have gone straight to the main body of the Blade... much better the way you did it! Even though I've been sharpening knives a long time and still can't get the bevels right with out a jig lol
Thanks! I sanded a lot of blades by hand before working up the nerve to try in on the 1x30. You can remove a lot of metal fast, but you can't put it back on!
Great video loving the music thanks for sharing 🍺👍
Thanks Brian! We tried to imagine what kind of music Jack would have liked.
Great work on that main blade
Thanks! It had some pretty deep gouges in it!
Looks great!
Thanks!
Beautiful work as always. I look forward to every video!
Thanks! I've got more of Jack's collection coming up!
Hello, I’ve just subbed, fantastic channel, I need to start going through your videos 👍, cheers Rob
Thanks for watching and subscribing! I've got a bunch of playlists set up to help you find content you might enjoy!
Impressive - great job.
Thanks Bill!
My Dad had modified a putty knife by shortening the blade to 2" and rounding the corners. I've scraped many gasket surfaces with it. I think of him whenever I see it.
That sounds like a handy modified tool your dad made Rick!
I really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work and thank you. P.S. I got a kick out of Chuck's safety glasses =)
Thanks for watching! Chuck is very safety conscious. Shoot me an email and we'll get you in the Chuck fan club! 357mdad@gmail.com
Nice job on the knife restoration.
Thanks David!
The knife looks great. I'm guessing it is now a collectable. I'm near 80 and would guess the knife is late 50s or early 60s when Sears was still blowing and going but strickly a guess on my part.
Thanks Larry! A viewer said he got one of these as a gift in the early 1970's.
When my Father passed, he had his Uncle Henry 884 in his pocket...it remains the best the he left me!!!
I'm glad you still have your dad's pocket knife Jim!
Great job on the knife.
Thanks Wire!
I think Jack would’ve really liked the way it turned out. It looks great, but I wonder what a previous owner sharpened it with to put such big gouges in the blade? Maybe a rough file?
I hope Jack would approve! I see a lot of knife blades like this one. I think a bench grinder with a coarse and unbalanced wheel is to blame!
Chuck, I take it, is quality control? Nice job on the pocket knife. Thanks for the ride along sir.
Chuck is like middle management...
Very cool. RIP Jack
Thanks!
Nicely done!
Thank you!
Jolly good job!
Thanks Tim!
Very nice job on the knife! If the channel was very rusty would you stick it in evaporust?
I have had success with Evapo-Rust on pocket knives. I try to get both blades all the way open to expose the channel.
That is a sweet knife and a great carry one.
It would be a nice little knife to keep in your pocket!
I thought that main blade was a lost cause in the last video. But you saved it, and it turned out pretty nice.
Thanks Ross!
The big blade is really nice now I t would be a nice one to carry
It would make a great little edc!
Yes I keep my Dad's knife and did a nice job on the sears knife let me when you eBay it would live a chance to acquire it for my collection
Thanks Larry! I plan to include it in my November charity auction.
awesome job!! turned out very nice. 👍🔪👊
Thanks WM3!
I also have a knife from my dad but mine is a hunting knife. I have my mothers mother ring. It has all of us kids birthstones in it.
That mother ring sounds like a great keepsake!
@@357magdad it sure is. I’m one of 8 kids so it’s very pretty.
My Dad had a medal of St. Christopher on his key chain. Since he died, it is now on mine.
That's a great memento of your dad Tony!
I got all my dads tools,guns and knives.
That's great! I wish I had more of my dad's stuff.
R.I.P. Jack.
Thanks Chuck!
My mother passed away in 2015 . I keep her driver’s license in my wallet under mine.
That's cool David!
I think your knife was made by Schrade late 60 early 70s
I've read that it might be Camillus. But Shrade did make a lot of knives for Sears. A viewer remembers getting one of knives as a gift in the early 1970's, so I think your age range is correct.
Now you are practically a criminal carrying a knife in your pocket these days. So dumb. I liked the clean-up!!!
Time sure have changed!
Well.you.made a nice job of reshaping and edging that knife..but I.personally dont like pocket knives..goes back to childhood.,and on top.of that they are quite illegal here..so.I am not really imterested
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