Restoration of a 105-Year-Old Rusty Pocket Knife

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Beautiful work. My grandfather passed away when I was eight years old. I got to help carry his casket, which I’m sure I was of no help but I was there with him. It was a military funeral I remember being so sad and so proud at the same time. Hours before the funeral we visited his body at the funeral home as a family. When no one was looking I slipped my most prized possession in one of the pockets of his brown corduroy suite jacket. It was a small folding pocket knife with what looked like pearl handles on it. Someday I’m hoping to see him in the next life where he will hand me back that pocket knife. I miss you grandpa.

I realise this is one restoration that didn't recover the knife's intended use but l think it's a thing of beauty as it is now. It is so interesting to be able to still see the damage and change that has happened to the knife. It reflects it's history in the way that a complete restoration actually loses in becoming 'like new' again.

I love seeing the restoration of almost time forgotten objects… amazing

I think this is as much as it can be restored, I like his patience and determination

You did a fabulous job on restoring that knife...It is very beautiful in an abstract way....

That was one Rusty, Crusty Knife! Lots of patience and skill; Kudos to you for your most excellent handy work!

I think this one is more a reserection rather than a restoration.

I'm not a restorer, but I like old things. And to watch a careful restoration of things like this, nestled in a perfekt made small video is pure joy for me. Thanks a million to share this.

I could spend hours watching this stuff. I love it! Great job, with a basket case. Glad to see that I'm not the only one that attempts these kinda projects.

This is a masterful restoration. I would have considered this piece too far gone. Good work.

You know someone was very upset with themselves 100 years ago, tearing apart their house, trying to figure out what they did with their pocket knife!

thank you for truly restoring it and keeping the pitting! i see so many "restoration" channels that replace entire parts of things and its like 'cmon man you didnt restore it you made an entirely new one...'

I like that you didn’t try to fill the pockmarks or add new metal, just restored the original metal.

Love watching these. I just did an old timer pocket knife for a buddy. His dads knife that was laying in the bottom of a Jon boat for over a decade. Seeing the look on their face is always priceless

I've been subscribed for a while now. This is remarkable work. Most people would not have attempted or have the skills to take on this project. I was amazed to see the outcome. This knife has taken on a new character. Well Done!

Looks like a Barlow with that blade ❤ it may be pitted, but it’s still a thing of beauty (I do love that you stopped this from being eaten up completely)

The fine art bring something back to life.😊

Too bad they can't restore our country back to when this knife was made. Good job. A piece of history.

It’s just amazing how much effort and work you put into this