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Restoration of an Old Hunting Knife! Snake Skin Handle??

Dr Restoration
2022 ж. 29 Қаз.
798 795 Рет қаралды
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In this video I restore an old hunting knife. This knife is very unique because it is large but still folds up like a pocket knife.
I start with disassembly and then use electrolysis to remove most of the rust. After this I bring the part to the blast cabinet for some sandblasting. Once the blade was free of rust I etched the blade in ferric chloride to darken the color. The blade was then tumbled in some media and stones to produce a beautiful stone washed finish.
For the scales I chose to use some cobra snake skin that a subscriber sent me. This was difficult and took a few tries, but eventually I was able to make it work. To stick with the snake theme I forged a cobra shaped guard.
Finally I created a leather sheath to hold the knife.
With every project I strive to add a creative touch. I hope you guys enjoyed the video, if you do leave a like and a comment. Subscribe if you would like to see more awesome content ;).
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Dr Restoration
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  • I really enjoy a good thunderstorm. It may sound strange, but there's just something so COZY about rain on the roof and the smell of the fresh air afterwards.

    @juliebaker6969@juliebaker6969 Жыл бұрын

  • The snake skin “scales”were a dope idea! They just set and look AMAZING!

    @OnEst_Opinion@OnEst_Opinion8 ай бұрын

  • Great job as always. FYI my grandfather showed me how to see how sharp your knife is. You slant your thumb at an angle and put the knife blade on the nail. If the knife slips, it's dull, but if your knife sticks it's sharp. I'm an old man now but I never forgot.

    @norman9076@norman9076Ай бұрын

  • i, honored to have this same knife in my collection

    @adamkoester216@adamkoester216 Жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful work, I have a smaller version, they're called D'Estaing knives. It's an old French trapper design. Folded it's for basic camp tasks, unfolded it's for skinning hogs and cleaning hides to make leather. Great video, those snakeskin handles are fine!!!

    @beltfed4624@beltfed4624 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for the info!

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

    • I too remember these knives from my merchant marine days .anymoons ago great memory completely legal in Texas no blade length limit

      @user-of1mb2jg4h@user-of1mb2jg4h8 ай бұрын

  • Parabéns lindo trabalho.

    @selmamariasantos4775@selmamariasantos4775 Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent workmanship. My personal preference would be for a shiny blade.

    @jerrydempsey3490@jerrydempsey3490 Жыл бұрын

    • Конечно с тобой согласен чтобы хромировано было красиво ну и так очень здорово получилось

      @user-gr7om5sy5d@user-gr7om5sy5d Жыл бұрын

  • *_I have watched many of this kind videos but honestly this one was more perfect and in detail_*

    @RestorationVideo@RestorationVideo Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you my friend 🙂

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • That is absolutely beautiful.

    @1954JDR@1954JDR Жыл бұрын

  • I have a bone handle one of these, was given it in 1974 by a friend of my farther,my blade is finished in chrome still working well but the blade matiral is not that amazing but you can get a razor edge on it but it never lasts long , great work thank you

    @petdoe8938@petdoe8938Ай бұрын

  • My brother gave me a knife almost identical to this one. My blade has several rectangular slots cut through the blade near the top edge and has the words “Stainless” and “Pakistan” and the number “6” on one side near the hinge. There isn’t anything on the other side. It came with a thin leather sheath and has a deer stamped on it. You did a great job on your knife. Darlington. South Carolina

    @williamlott7612@williamlott761211 ай бұрын

  • Dope AF results, @DrRestoration!

    @geraldstamour1312@geraldstamour13122 ай бұрын

  • This is not just a restoration but a RESTOMOD. And now becoming a trend

    @rapcom@rapcom8 ай бұрын

    • I just do what I want 🙂

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration8 ай бұрын

  • Great job. Very unusual knife! Kudos!

    @williamhenderson9535@williamhenderson9535 Жыл бұрын

  • Если честно- я ещё на этапе разборки понял, что фиксация клинка в разложенном состоянии... Отсутствует. Потерялась видимо😅. Я бы не стал пользоваться таким ножом. Во всём видео мне понравилось только - обработка клинка и новая гарда. Рукоять из кожи и эпоксидки? С таким же успехом можно было туда просто рисунок положить. Ножны... Я даже говорить не хочу об этом...

    @Infant_Bb@Infant_Bb Жыл бұрын

  • Great job! It was great seeing one of the Pakistani knives from my childhood turned into a beautiful artistic piece of Pakistani steel.

    @aldever4968@aldever496827 күн бұрын

  • Well done Sir yet again you and your talent of restoration makes me smile .

    @TonyBrown-lf5nj@TonyBrown-lf5nj Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you Sir

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • Wow, simply awesome! Love the Python too!

    @bluescatreimer@bluescatreimer Жыл бұрын

  • What a gorgeous blade!! Great work!!!

    @territhcollins467@territhcollins4676 ай бұрын

    • Thank you!

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration6 ай бұрын

  • The camera work actually took my breath away! Good job.

    @jameslippincott7440@jameslippincott7440 Жыл бұрын

  • Not going to lie, I am not a big fan of the snakeskin details but other than that the knife looks absolutely beautiful!!

    @redrickschuhart3836@redrickschuhart3836 Жыл бұрын

  • Sweet resto!

    @derekwhitecotton9568@derekwhitecotton9568 Жыл бұрын

  • Przepiękny jest ten zrobiony i odrestałrowany ten stary zabytkowy nuż pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku serdecznie 👍👍👍👍👍

    @andrzejporeda7281@andrzejporeda7281 Жыл бұрын

  • First love a good thunderstorm, lighting and rain on a tin roof. Second, that was one lovely snakeskin you were gifted. I still have one of snake-skins I tanned, the bastard that was inside our quarters and trying to get into our budgie's cage. The cook showed my how he did sea-snake skins. Nice job on the knife too, lol. The scales on scales were perfect.

    @theoneandonlyowl3764@theoneandonlyowl3764 Жыл бұрын

  • awesome knive

    @tormagnenilsson6744@tormagnenilsson6744 Жыл бұрын

  • Great job. I think you did better then the original maker of this knife. Congratulations 🎉

    @ronaldvincent8239@ronaldvincent82398 ай бұрын

  • Yes

    @Captain_Jackass-Jack@Captain_Jackass-Jack Жыл бұрын

  • THOR is the coolest GOD. And what a unique knife with the design. I am sure you do a great resteration. I better watch the rest of your video. And Hope you have a fantastic Easter. And if you do not celebrate. You can at least LOVE some chocolate on Sunday

    @rosellabill@rosellabillАй бұрын

    • Happy Easter!

      @DrRestoration@DrRestorationАй бұрын

  • LMAO seeing your vice doing the same wiggle dance as mine. Awesome restoration video, keep up

    @nilsbamberg5603@nilsbamberg56037 ай бұрын

    • Thanks 😂

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration7 ай бұрын

  • Very cool, I'm still not a fan of the stone wash look yet but maybe it will grow on me. Everything else looks incredible

    @rvsbladesnthangs@rvsbladesnthangs8 ай бұрын

  • Amazing restore of knife..thanks for sharing

    @miguelreyes6377@miguelreyes63774 ай бұрын

  • Molto bravo! Complimenti per il restauro!

    @paolomichielin4849@paolomichielin4849 Жыл бұрын

  • Great job!

    @DrHutOfHandcraft@DrHutOfHandcraft Жыл бұрын

  • I had a siilar knife that was made in Toledo and used as bayonets in the military, its a beautiful knife

    @Cereal_Killer007@Cereal_Killer007 Жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful job.

    @mikejones9080@mikejones9080 Жыл бұрын

  • Mistrzostwo świata 👍👍👍👍👍

    @marekk6987@marekk6987 Жыл бұрын

  • Тонкий пруток из латуни в качестве осевого - это гениально!

    @maxpashkov9933@maxpashkov9933 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks ✌️

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • WWll pilot survival knife very collectable great job sir

    @TOLAZYTONAME@TOLAZYTONAME Жыл бұрын

  • Linda!

    @genilscosta3764@genilscosta3764 Жыл бұрын

  • Exagerado de bonito 👍excelente trabajo .saludos desde Venezuela ciudad de Maracaibo 👍👍

    @robertovillalobos4798@robertovillalobos4798 Жыл бұрын

  • Thanks for the production value with snake theme made it fun!

    @JU-gw8nm@JU-gw8nm Жыл бұрын

  • Crocodile Dundee would be proud of this beautiful knife you have.

    @tailsdblack463@tailsdblack463 Жыл бұрын

  • Espectacular

    @gmorenocampana@gmorenocampana Жыл бұрын

  • nice handle and scabbard. nice restoration

    @billiewylie7212@billiewylie7212 Жыл бұрын

  • love being outside during a thunderstorm love the smell and the static in the air, makes me feel insignificant when I witness the raw power of nature. oh and really nice restoration, your pet snake is also awesome

    @damiennofx@damiennofx Жыл бұрын

    • storms would be great if they didnt always make my power go out, to me that is all they signify; no power, internet or ac and then the long frustrating wait for it to come back on.

      @joejones9520@joejones9520 Жыл бұрын

  • Holy crap. I used to have this knife when I was like 14.. Found it at a flea market.. It was rusted and broke.. The lock didn't work. No open. Nothing.. I ended up getting it made into a full tang knife.. I wondered how it worked and what it would of looked like functional. Awesome video =)

    @stevenschleigh1002@stevenschleigh10028 ай бұрын

  • Brings back memory of being in the Lab in my school days..

    @mohamedzulkifly8966@mohamedzulkifly8966 Жыл бұрын

  • Love a good thunderstorm. As long as I don’t have to go out & I’m not afraid my home will get damaged.

    @everfreebrumby8385@everfreebrumby8385 Жыл бұрын

  • That cleaned up a lot better than I'd thought.

    @PieterBreda@PieterBreda Жыл бұрын

    • I mean yeah, the knife was probably in pretty decent condition before he artifically rusted it and burned the wood handle so he could restore it for this video.

      @drewhaffner3484@drewhaffner3484 Жыл бұрын

  • beautiful…. great job..🪛⛏️🔧🔩⚔️🔨⛓️🛠️👍

    @mikebetts5532@mikebetts5532 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks!

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • I often attribute my love for knives to my grandfather, "Pa". As a kid I spent hours rummaging through his collection of weird blades and old tools, and I remember him having one of these oddities. It came in a heavy, wax hardened pocket sheath with a belt loop and I can remember wondering why on earth someone would make a folding knife with half the blade left exposed. Even as a kid, I thought this was a ridiculous design, but that was probably half the reason he picked it up I imagine. Pa always had a soft spot for gimmicky items and he probably found his at a gun show or the old flea market we visited when I was little.

    @brianlawson3757@brianlawson3757 Жыл бұрын

    • It's a traditional French trappers knife. The design is called D'Estaing. When closed, the small portion of exposed blade is meant for camp use, cutting up food items and small tasks, but when a larger knife is needed, just throw the latch and unfold the full blade. I bought one a few years ago. 👍🏻

      @beltfed4624@beltfed4624 Жыл бұрын

    • @beltfed4624 Really? I'll have to do some digging on that, then. Do you know when they were in production? The only French styles I'm familiar with are the knives they traded to Native Americans here, usually for furs and other goods. They were all of simple, full tang and pinned construction. Usually, they didn't even come with a sheath.

      @brianlawson3757@brianlawson3757 Жыл бұрын

    • @@brianlawson3757 I corrected the spelling, it's D'Estaing. They are still produced, mine is a modern version from eBay. They're not real cheap, but for $30 to $50 you should be able to get a nice one. They're not really strong knives, mostly just for hunting/field dressing/camp not survival. They're not too popular, but still around. My family came from swampers, French-Creole, my uncle had the first one I ever saw.

      @beltfed4624@beltfed4624 Жыл бұрын

    • @beltfed4624 I had no idea they were still in production and had assumed they were more of a novelty item. The one my Pa had was pretty much blunted and would have taken an hour on a grinder to get an edge on it. Thanks for the info, though. I want to learn more about who made this wacky design and who actually used it.😁

      @brianlawson3757@brianlawson3757 Жыл бұрын

  • OMG He is an artist!

    @jesussoto1860@jesussoto1860 Жыл бұрын

  • I have that same knife and now I know how to fix it. Thank you! I'm missing the lever and where it's pinned to the locking spring is broken but I think I can repair it. Again, Thanks.

    @BCM1959@BCM1959 Жыл бұрын

  • Particolare mai visto👍🔪

    @Cetrifuga1945@Cetrifuga1945 Жыл бұрын

  • Beau travail, j'ai le même en récent (même système) garde qui n'a rien à voir avec celle-ci et pas de peau de serpent. Bravo !!

    @ericchauvet9564@ericchauvet9564 Жыл бұрын

  • Stunning out come well done

    @derrickcordick1315@derrickcordick1315 Жыл бұрын

  • Amazing work my friend, absolutely beautiful.

    @davidpankey6570@davidpankey6570 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you David 😃

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • Nice job with the snake skin design it looks great.

    @pwmiller6985@pwmiller69859 ай бұрын

  • We’re under a tornado watch with lightning and thunder over our heads; keep going I’m enjoying your work

    @davidmusick1673@davidmusick1673 Жыл бұрын

    • Stay safe brother!

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • Very beautiful restoration

    @tombarlow6176@tombarlow6176 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you 🙂

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • Been a while since I’ve seen one of those

    @larrythompson6675@larrythompson66755 ай бұрын

  • I really appreciate the workmanship, and now that i read the comments and know what this is for, i think i made a mistake. Im fairly certain i dumped a box of old knives my father had collected that included one of these, identical except the rust and inoperability at a scrap yard 2 years ago in Florida. I wonder if maybe that very same one ended up in your hands and got restored

    @phillkenyon4378@phillkenyon43783 ай бұрын

  • Ótimo trabalho!!!!

    @paulovitor8462@paulovitor8462 Жыл бұрын

  • Now that is very cool !

    @paulwilliams5800@paulwilliams5800 Жыл бұрын

  • The knife is absolutely beautiful 👍👍

    @MASI_forging@MASI_forging8 ай бұрын

  • MUY BUEN TRABAJO. QUEDO JOYA ¡¡¡

    @juancarlosrosati832@juancarlosrosati8323 ай бұрын

  • I have this exact knife at home!

    @quake9191@quake9191 Жыл бұрын

  • dobra robota!

    @jankosina1127@jankosina1127 Жыл бұрын

  • BEAUTIFUL WORK, EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT A FAN OF THE STONEWASH LOOK OF THE BLADE!!!

    @mattbannan637@mattbannan637 Жыл бұрын

  • Crocodile Dundee would be pleased to see that knife

    @vicky1732@vicky173211 ай бұрын

  • good work 👍

    @chrisdyck6524@chrisdyck6524 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! Cheers!

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful

    @wildelapina2760@wildelapina27602 ай бұрын

  • Awesome!

    @marcosalema5098@marcosalema5098 Жыл бұрын

  • I actually have one of these in my basement. It’s in significantly better condition, and just needs a few parts.

    @mandragon4847@mandragon4847 Жыл бұрын

    • Nice!

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • To be honest: I am ABSOLUTELY NOT convinced by the snake skin! These snakes are a collection of mostly protected kinds! Anyway: The work is of course very well and accurately done - congrats! I didn't know that there are pocket knives of that size - WOW! 😉🦊

    @maturefox1@maturefox1 Жыл бұрын

  • Excellent 👍

    @padepokanmlangi4446@padepokanmlangi4446 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you 🙂

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • Exelente trabajo

    @martinflores725@martinflores725 Жыл бұрын

  • One hell of an amazing restoration on this old knife. I would enjoy having a knife like this in my collection

    @pross6525@pross6525 Жыл бұрын

    • Does it come with the snake?

      @georgelewis9127@georgelewis9127 Жыл бұрын

  • Nice on the restoration but I would have polished the blade. And it also seams like with the design you would continuously be cutting yourself with it.

    @JerryMabrey@JerryMabrey Жыл бұрын

    • Fair enough!

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • Bàn tay vàng! Quá thiện nghệ.

    @tienthucle6276@tienthucle6276 Жыл бұрын

  • Я хотя и не понял что там писали. Не знаю английского. Но само видео . онструкция ножа его механизмы и всё остальное. Плюс его восстановления. Мне понравилось 😍😍😍.Такая работа 🤝🤝🤝. Считаю что автор мастер своего дела. Я бы сказал золотые руки. Как у нас говорят. И работа мастера достойна своего уважения. Браво молодец отлично получилось. На мой непрофессиональный взгляд. Мне всё понравилось. Держи заслужил. Продолжай в таком же духе. Буду ставить как школьники. (Хотя я и не школьник.) Вот Мастер. Это тебе по праву. 🤗🤗🤗➕➕➕💯💯💯✊✊✊✊✊✊✊👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏.

    @user-uw4jw7pl5x@user-uw4jw7pl5x7 ай бұрын

  • thanks! ... make healing my head from korea ^^

    @jounceo@jounceo Жыл бұрын

  • You showed us around in your dream world, thanks my friend, you are very aesthetic

    @Forestcamp313@Forestcamp313 Жыл бұрын

  • The knife is badass. Never seen one like that. Great job brother

    @mattl1758@mattl1758 Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Matt

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

    • 0

      @sergeyphilimonovkip7488@sergeyphilimonovkip7488 Жыл бұрын

  • U have many goods material, m. D 😇👍👍👍

    @remsiamacolney@remsiamacolney Жыл бұрын

  • While I find the snakeskin handle a bit creepy, it's nonetheless beautiful. Great job Doctor.

    @johnhensley7027@johnhensley7027 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you 🙂

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

    • @@DrRestoration my lady has the same lighter it's a t Rex riding a bicycle in front of the moon like ET

      @mercuryrising9174@mercuryrising9174 Жыл бұрын

  • Amazing job!

    @c.h.schouler6621@c.h.schouler6621 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • I love the Knife. Ich love your work. Its so great.

    @christianhoffmann5827@christianhoffmann5827 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you! 🙂

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • Great job!!!! //Lars

    @1339LARS@1339LARS Жыл бұрын

  • Mick “Crocodile” Dundee would lv this

    @johnfletcher2445@johnfletcher2445 Жыл бұрын

    • “Now that’s a knife!”

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • Beautiful work. Amazing restoration. 👍

    @RyanHall_@RyanHall_ Жыл бұрын

  • 25:57 that's a very cute danger noodle you have there ^^

    @ClaireChavannes@ClaireChavannes3 ай бұрын

  • Magnifique !

    @julienpioffet5655@julienpioffet5655 Жыл бұрын

  • Snake skin design looks awesome. Well done buddy 👍

    @LittleRestorers@LittleRestorers Жыл бұрын

    • Thanks a lot!

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • Very nice!!

    @mauzim@mauzim Жыл бұрын

  • Yes I love thunderstorms ❤

    @johnbrowning1350@johnbrowning13505 ай бұрын

  • perfeito 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

    @willianvalentimteodoromosc8818@willianvalentimteodoromosc8818 Жыл бұрын

    • Thank you!

      @DrRestoration@DrRestoration Жыл бұрын

  • 👍👍👍👍👍👍

    @user-cl6jh8ee8r@user-cl6jh8ee8r5 ай бұрын

  • Beautiful job on the snake skin scales, should have restored the original scales back on the knife.

    @sharonshaddix3287@sharonshaddix3287 Жыл бұрын

  • Крайне нефункциональный нож,но работа высший класс!👍

    @Tatarin_80.@Tatarin_80. Жыл бұрын
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