Cleaning up an old CASE XX TESTED stockman pocket knife 1920-40

In this video I try my best to clean up an old c. 1920 - 40 Case Tested XX stockman pocket knife with slick black handles. I bought this at an antique store in northern Michigan for $30. The blades were quite rusty and did not have any snap. I used some simple steps and materials to clean this knife. I hope you enjoy!
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[@bige5565]

Those old knives with worn blades are great to reprophile for whittling knives. Thanks for video

[@oldpocketknives168]

I would like to learn how to re-profile the blades. I would be open to suggestions for equipment that could be used.

[@bige5565]

@@oldpocketknives168 I use a cheap harbor freight 1x30 in belt sander and files and sharpen by laying the edge flat then put about a 10 to 15 degree edge on . Makes a nice whittling knife. I like the old carbon steel . It's kinda a fun little hobby. Doesn't have to be perfect and turns those old worn out pocket knives into useful tools again lol. Have a good day

[@danvanhoose6783]

Finally someone that knows how to clean on old knife.too many would have torn completely apart and chrome polished it.

[@oldpocketknives168]

LOL, thanks! I like to have them show their age. Also I don't have the machinery to polish them up anyway. Thanks for watching!

[@R.H.bladeNshade]

That is a sweet little piece buddy!! I love the classic Case oval shield so much!! Thanks for sharing!

[@oldpocketknives168]

Agreed, most recognizable emblem in the knife world. Thanks for watching!

[@dwheeler016]

Nice job.

[@oldpocketknives168]

Thanks for watching!

[@ericday604]

Nice, thanks for sharing that one. What is the handle material? I have a different pattern knife that age and it doesnt seem like celuloid. Thanks again brother!

[@oldpocketknives168]

Case used a black synthetic that collectors call "slick black" handles. They were pretty popular from 1920 into the 1960s. Thanks for watching!

[@ostas96]

cool

[@oldpocketknives168]

thanks

[@randyblackburn9765]

I think that it’s a very good old knife. In my opinion the blades may not be that worn . The ‘pen’ blade may be a punch -drill because I have very old Christmas Tree Ka-Bar stockman with a clip , Spey and punch blade sans the usual sheepfoot .

[@oldpocketknives168]

Thank you! Sounds like a nice KA-BAR!