Old Rigging Pocket Knife Restoration - Sheffield England

Today I am gonna do an old rigging pocket knife restoration. I came across this pocket knife recently actually. The guy was selling old knives and pocket knives and I spotted this gem among so many other old knives.
I couldn't read any stamps or markings on the pocket knife until I removed surface rust. On the bigger blade I found letters ¨Sheffield England¨ and on one of the liners number 6.
It is hard to say precisely the age, but I believe this is a WW2 made sailors knife. It is complete with one blade, one can opener and the marlin spike for undoing knots in ropes and lines. Knife's covers are pressed plastic.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Showing the old rigging pocket knife before restoration
00:17 Disassembling the old rigging pocket knife
05:55 Steel brush wheel cleaning
07:26 Cleaning knife’s covers
08:20 Sanding the blade and other metal parts and using a file
10:09 Polishing all metal parts
11:17 Assembling the old rigging pocket knife
14:37 Testing the sharpness with a plain paper
15:01 Old rigging pocket knife before and after restoration
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[@themittonmethod1243]

LOVE the old hand-powered tools! rare and beautiful!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Me too! Thanks for watching 👍

[@veidorje1681]

a handyman and an old bicycle would turn it into a foot powered grinder : )

[@Patriotmagnets]

Excellent restoration bro, new subscriber from the UK.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks and welcome 👍

[@jelkel25]

Never seen one of these knives restored, they're so lumpy and tough you can get away with a clean, oil and a sharpen and they'll keep working more often than not. Enjoyed seeing the knife taken apart in all its overbuilt, lumpy glory!! You did a great job of restoring it.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks 👍

[@patanvalle9379]

excellent ... it is a very nice pocket knife... greetings from Argentina

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot! Greetings!

[@sbradleysmith423]

Beautiful restoration, the scales are incredibly tough and flexible acts like delrin, but don’t think the had that material in the 50’s Great presentation also... Keep up the great work!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many many thanks Bradley for watching. I was honestly quite surprised with flexibility and quality! Well made pocket knife 👌

[@whitevanman6883]

@@FFD_Restorations I've got one in my hand issued to my Lance Coporal dad in 1944, dated on the tin opener, W&S.B Sheffield with the broad arrow so now 79 years old. The only difference is there are rivets and washers instead of the end caps on the scales. It has seen better days but still useful and tough as old boots.

[@lancestancliffe4885]

Me being a Sheffield lad I had one as a boy. Great video and all the best from Sheffield;-)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you kindly, you too 👋😊

[@ormorm1350]

Насколько изначально прочно был сделан нож! Даже разобрать было непросто. Настоящее качество из Шеффилда, инструмент для тяжелой работы.

[@FFD_Restorations]

☺️👍

[@tristanbarnett6271]

Great job man that's the next night I'm looking for in my collection great job I love the fact that you preserve the original handles

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks Tristan, much appreciated!

[@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge]

That's a well made knife...serious craftsmanship

[@FFD_Restorations]

😆👍

[@Prometheus1111]

Wow! Nice work!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@alexanderalbach468]

That one was Hard to dismantle... Superb work

[@FFD_Restorations]

It was difficult with this one. But persistence paid of 😆 Thanks for watching man 👍

[@alexanderalbach468]

@@FFD_Restorations seemed nuclear bomb proofed... And hey, easy 10k,congatulations!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@alexanderalbach468 something like that... Thanks man!

[@bennyblanco2323]

True talent.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated 👍

[@battyhouse]

I found a similar knife in Bradford in the 1950s. It was manufactured by a company in Sheffield called Wall & Butcher in 1937. Your restoration was inspiring and raised a few questions, like, were they originally built by hand? How long did your restoration take?

[@paullambert4445]

Nice job. Tough to get apart though. That was some work. 🔪🎸

[@FFD_Restorations]

Yes it was! Thanks a lot 👍

[@ME-tj6gh]

Beautiful job...like the fact all is done by hand. Great fun to watch, keep up the wonderful job!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot, glad you liked it 😊👍

[@derekwilkinson7939]

That’s is a really tough old knife. Great job.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Yeah, definitely is 😊 Thanks Derek

[@Ralllll989]

I just found your channel. It's awesome how you bring back old knifes to live again

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you Rasmus, welcome aboard 🙂👍 Skål!

[@wings4victory]

Wow those British Army knives are really well made

[@PreparetoRepair]

That looks beautiful now. Well done 👍🏻

[@FFD_Restorations]

I am glad you liked it, thank you for watching and reaching out 😊👍

[@Mr1Blacktooth]

Very impressive work

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much! Highly appreciated 👍

[@tonynapoli5549]

Wow beautiful restoration a true craftsman a real pleasure watching you at work .

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you enjoyed it Tony, thanks for watching my older videos 😆👍

[@unknownidentity9070]

Was i the only one hearing a construction site when he sped things up??😂😂 great vids love your channel btw its very unique compared to other restoration channels i find on here

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for watching, that was my neighbor 😂

[@TheBottegaChannel]

Thanks for giving me a reference point on how to restore a marline spike pocket knife. Now I have a stepping stone to work with should I need to restore my E.D.C. should it get damaged. :)

[@FFD_Restorations]

👍

[@richardszirmai8103]

Nice one mate! That's a ww2 British army clasp folder with a marlin spike. Excellent job

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot mate, much appreciated 😉

[@andyc750]

post WW2, they didn't have the can opener on them, that came in just after WW2, 1947 I believe

[@richardszirmai8103]

@@andyc750 www.loveantiques.com/antique-militaria/swords-knives-and-weapons/world-war-2-wwii-1939-british-army-military-vintage-folding-clasp-knife-jclarke-and-son-sheffield-125918

[@FFD_Restorations]

👍

[@gw3ucj]

@@andyc750 Not so - I've got a 1943 broad arrow Richards with the can opener.

[@andyc750]

British Army Jack knife dating to after WW2, likely 1950's, got one exactly the same

[@FFD_Restorations]

Cool, thanks for sharing. Very nice pocket knife, they er unbreakable. Thanks for watching 👍

[@garymarlow9612]

Why the marlin spike (for splicing rope)? I thought it was British navy.

[@andyc750]

@@garymarlow9612 ni idea, but my dad had one when he was in the Royal Engineers and they were standard issue equipment to troops, wondered myself and been told it goes back to horse and wagon times and was used for ropes and getting stones etc out of horse's hooves

[@garymarlow9612]

andy cousins works for me

[@rpc717]

Is Andy Cousins really you're name?

[@nissanzargari]

Very nice and clean job ,weldone fro Israel

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks Nissan, much appreciated! Greetings to Israel 👋😉

[@masonrains5010]

That old mechanical drill press is sooo cool.Also ,GREAT JOB

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that!

[@joseurbizo5160]

Nice knife, nice restoration. Congratulations!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks Jose, also thank you for watching 👍

[@jasoncampbell6222]

It wasn't just for sailors, it was made for all branches of the armed services and it is a 1942 by Richards of Sheffield, more of these were given to Army personnel than Navy. However if there weren't the Richards stamp on the blade then it is either a very good copy of the main blade has been replaced, either scenario the value has significantly dropped. Fantastic work on the restoration though even if you were making me nervous when you were peening the pins over and hitting the bakerlite scales.

[@johnsullivan6560]

I enjoyed the non-power tools, the bench hand drill press and the crank wire brush. I would like to get those for myself, I am blind a power tools are a little dangerous for me to use. Links?

[@ares5531]

This is very nice sailor pocket knife. Good job and restoration.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks 😊👍

[@TheGrantAlexander]

I need to find a knife with a marlin spike one of these days. Great job on the resto!

[@FFD_Restorations]

They are definitely handy to have, especially for you now when you are a boat owner 😆👍 Thanks for watching Grant! Cheers

[@liviostocco1745]

identical knife to the one I had in my military service, in 1985, branded Coricama. Great job as always

[@FFD_Restorations]

That is awesome ! Thanks a lot!

[@Dark..498]

Beautiful restoration 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot 😄👍

[@kampuskop]

Fantastic job!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much!

[@matteojim2464]

Non ci posso credere....stavo cercando un video su come restaurare il coltellino di mio padre e trovo un video dove lo restauri. lo stesso identico!! Non me lo aspettavo😅 grazie di cuore😄😉 P.s. nel mio c'è scritto sulla lama "coricama" ed è un coltello dato in dotazione dall'esercito italiano. Infatti lo darono a mio padre quando si arruoló nel 70. In origine era nato per la marina, perché la punta (chiamata caviglia) serviva per sciogliere i nodi e impiombare. Poi in seguito lo adottò l'esercito italiano e sempre la punta la usavano come spina per il fucile. Che figata😁

[@FFD_Restorations]

Fantastico, grazie per la visione 😃👍. È bello sentire per il coltello! Buona fortuna con il restauro! Saluti dalla Norvegia 👋🙂

[@emanueleconti2046]

Hallo from Italy, I got the same old knife it was in my family in the '50. My father said me it was a WW2 knife. Great restoration job.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hello Emanuele! That is cool 😎👍

[@garymarlow9612]

Absolutely beautiful work!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you Gary 😊👍

[@sharpfactory3705]

Amazing

[@stevebourke9769]

I have this knife. Beautiful restoration.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Oh cool, that is great to hear! Thanks for watching 👍

[@umikra]

Fantastic Work...and a beautyful old Knife!!! Thanks for Präsentation

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@MA-rr5uh]

Thank you for that lovely cleaning I have one but the can opener has bottle opener too as you said.best luck for your next project

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@pabloperlo4479]

Great job

[@FFD_Restorations]

😊👍

[@AllFlavorWorkshop]

Hi Boris! nice work, turned out really great. I like the pins. And also I got to see the hand drill in action 😀👍 Love it!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hello Lukas, nice to hear from you! Yeah, I think brass pins looks better than the original ones... Thanks for watching man 😃👍

[@mikek.3965]

Always amazes me the work and care you put into these nice restorations with elbow grease. Standing by for your next vid. Ths!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you liked it, thank you for support Mike 😆👍

[@latessaallison1228]

great work as always. Like how Mr. Woody is holding a cup too 😂

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hehe, thanks Latessa, highly appreciated 🙏. You have a good eye for details 👌

[@latessaallison1228]

Do u live near a ship dock or something? I had to listen real close after u said background noise lol. Your next project should be something wood. You should build mr. Woody a girlfriend lol

[@FFD_Restorations]

Lol not that close to dock but my neighbor made a lot of noise during past couple of days. That is cool idea. Not sure how other viewers would react to that 🤔. Anyway, I will be doing more projects out of wood in near future...

[@latessaallison1228]

FFD Restorations well whatever you do ill be here watching.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks, much appreciated 😄👍

[@user-gp8fs1rt7l]

Отличная реставрация! Имею такой нож с 2007 года. Стоил 6$ в армейском магазине. Только с отпиленым шилом (почему-то их так завозили из Европы). Прижился в кармане, притом, что есть уйма других ножей. Именно этот самый обиходный. Открывалка для консервов - дрянная, коряво мнет жесть. Но вот сам клинок из великолепной углеродки. Затачиваю без всяких точилок - просто об мелкую наждачку на ровной поверхности. Ношу на шлевке джинсов на карабине с кожаным темлячком. Замечательный нож.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Большое спасибо Да, это хороший нож 👍

[@tooladdict7463]

Fantastic restoration I really like the brass pins great job :-)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@tootall5559]

Good job. I think this is from the 60's not 50's, but it's hard to say for sure only seeing a vid. Was a time when I could have really used a knife like this.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for watching, yeah it is hard to say precise for this one!

[@user-qi5vj9zy9t]

Made between 1942 and 1944 in Sheffield, England. Issued to navy men during WW2. The year of manufacture is usually located at the bottom end of the knife blade. The year is stamped on in small font.

[@tootall5559]

@@user-qi5vj9zy9t How did you narrow that down? I had trouble finding anything on them, what I did find was 60's. but apparently the same or similar has been made for a long time.

[@user-qi5vj9zy9t]

@@tootall5559 I have a few. All are date stamped. UK navy jack knives.😂

[@tootall5559]

@@user-qi5vj9zy9t I probably found more recent clones.

[@WickedRestorations]

Nice job 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kelvinaston1367]

Wonderful work. I have one of these and a larger two blade earlier non rigging one dated 1939

[@FFD_Restorations]

Wow, that is cool Kelvin. I couldn't find an older version, but I will keep looking... Thanks for watching 👍

[@kelvinaston1367]

FFD Restorations. I have a pic of both of the knives. Can I send them to you?

[@lonkero]

Amazing... Would be fun to see your collection of knifes that you have bringed back from the dead.

[@FFD_Restorations]

I did a post on that before I moved to this bigger shop... Thanks for watching!

[@Adriano_Pereira_]

Um excelente trabalho. Parabéns!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Muito obrigado Adriano!

[@matsandresson4758]

Nice work.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much Mats 👍

[@johnfowler4820]

You could still buy these from a shop in Worcester UK in the 80's . Lost mine on a beach in West Australia in 93 . The replacement model is all stainless with a different can opener.

[@FFD_Restorations]

That is cool, too bad you lost yours!

[@Nelg230]

Took apart my Sheffield 1943 dated jack knife. The blade was so worn it was loose when open so had to weld in extra metal. Now it's tight and have to be careful when closing it.

[@FFD_Restorations]

That is cool, nice way to fix the issue 👍

[@jackgeorge9378]

Nice restoration!! I have my great grandfathers jack knife which is dated 1940, it was standard army issue and he would have used it in France and Germany during WW2. It is exactly the same as this but without the marlin spike. I am looking into how I can look after it and clean it up but without access to many tools.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hey Jack, thank you so much for the comment and checking out my video. That is so cool! If you don't want to disassemble it, use fine sandpaper or wool pad to clean it and make sure to apply some kind of protection. That could be a light coat of oil or what I like to use is beeswax mixed with a bit of oil. Take care!

[@jackgeorge9378]

@@FFD_Restorations takk Boris 👍 Hoppas du har en bra helgen

[@FFD_Restorations]

Bare hyggelig, takk det samme 😄👍

[@MillwalltheCat]

Civilian version of the British Army jack knife. Military versions have the date and the /|\ 'broad arrow' symbol stamped on them. Mostly made by Richards or Rodgers. Good restoration.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Yes, that is correct 👍 Thanks!

[@dooleyfussle8634]

Mine is made by George Wolstenholm and Son.

[@mikemccollum4521]

Well done

[@FFD_Restorations]

Highly appreciated Mike 👍

[@marklammas2465]

I love my old WW2 pocket knife. Same as this one, and in great functional condition; the blades snap beautifully. They need a decent polish up and sharpening, though. I picked it up for peanuts in a car boot sale.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Cool 👍

[@marklammas2465]

@@FFD_Restorations I used it three times today; first time I've actually used it outside my home. I usually have my 1967 Sheffield (Richards) scout knife, which my parents gave me when I reached 10 years old.

[@FFD_Restorations]

That is great to hear. Please be careful to not lose it. That would be a shame!

[@marklammas2465]

@@FFD_Restorations Actually, it went missing years ago, then mysteriously reappeared one day without warning. It's the only example I've ever seen of one of them, but Richards must have made thousands of these inexpensive knives. Spear blade; can opener; bottle opener combined with screwdriver and a weird saw-like blade which I think is for descaling fish, with something for extracting fish hooks on the tip of it.

[@mergrew0110]

I believe it’s British standard WD issue. I have it’s brother, mine has a screwdriver and blade, not the marlin spike. They were issued by the bucket load to be used and abused by all, even after WWI. I’m thinking it will last a lot longer than me, or my grandchildren. Nice to see they now have some value. Edit: I wonder how many are rusting away in garden sheds everywhere!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for sharing Mergrew, that is good to know! I appreciate that. Stay safe!

[@kayhenkel8190]

This is a very cool knife.Top Job.👍🇩🇪🙋‍♂️

[@FFD_Restorations]

Yes, totally. Thanks again Kay 🙋‍♂️

[@celesgutis7639]

Estupenda restauración, y ciertamente la excelente calidad de los materiales y componentes de esa excelente navaja-multiherramienta, ayudan mucho. Por cierto, una pregunta curiosa: ¿porque no se aprecia en el video cuando las limpias con alguna solución líquida?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Gracias Celes! Porque no lo he limpiado en ninguna solución ...

[@kizlok73]

Bravo super restoration 👌

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks Tomasz 😀👍

[@kostassiggounas6316]

Amazing work!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you Kostas 😊👍

[@iamtorcman]

Great job! Vises aren't that hard to find but would love to track down some of these hand powered tools! My dad gave me one of these knives but not in as bad shape as yours was originally. Evaporust and some hand polishing might spruce mine up a bit.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for watching 👍 Good luck with yours!

[@elpelucasape89]

Muy buen trabajo quedo 10/10

[@FFD_Restorations]

Vaya, muchas gracias 😃👍

[@elpelucasape89]

@@FFD_Restorations esas cosa que areglas serian de otras personas y tu les cobras?

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@elpelucasape89 Yo restauro mis propios artículos, no para los clientes.

[@stevenjennings8347]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls God Bless Ya 🙏

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks again Steven!

[@tonyrimmer7614]

Those things are tough as old boots

[@FFD_Restorations]

😊👍

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Nice work 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated 😆👍

[@51WCDodge]

The ww2 version is much simpler. About 4 1/2 inch over all 2 1/2 inch blade single blade with marlin spike on the back . All metal. Though I do have a stainless one with two blades dated 1945 with broad arrow marks , no idea who woul dhave used that. Both my type and yours where very common in the 1950's , '60's . Both with screwdriver blade on the end.

[@FFD_Restorations]

👍

[@oldnuts4123]

good job!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks mate!

[@Zaxa80]

Реально ручная работа!

[@DiegoChauvin]

Congratulations, excellent work, the knife seems very heavy, its steel seems robust. Saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you Diego! Greetings from Norway 👋😃

[@DiegoChauvin]

@@FFD_Restorations Norway? uhh how cold it must be in those places, land of brave Vikings, greetings friend.

[@billzielke6798]

Very nicely done. I thought for sure the scales were going to snap...

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot! It was intense with scales for sure

[@MrJento]

That is a splicing knife. It is used to splice fiber or wire rope. The marlin spike on such a tool is referred to as a “fid”. It is better adapted to opening the lay in a line rather than wire rope but can be used as a marlin spike occasionally. The knife blade is specifically for cutting line. The “can opener” is a lay hook. It is used when splicing wire rope to open the strands and “un-lay” a section then close the lay once a splice is made.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Wow, thanks for sharing!

[@RestoredChannel]

Nice work! :)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks 👍

[@emillundsten2213]

Great restoration. Well done! Question. Where do you find all the different knives for your videos?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks Emil 😊👍 Mostly from guys who sell them on local ads...

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Bakelite scales? A beautiful job. I have the newer one, smaller all stainless steel. Prefer the old style that you restored...nothing like a good rigging knife, a wonderful tool. Probably why I carry a slip joint knife and a Benchmade or Spyderco daily. The slip joints get much more use.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Cool! Thanks for watching Nancy 👍

[@wie-o-wie]

Great youtube! Qustion as to what kind of vice you using. I dont know those types?? Ebay??

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much! Yes, here you can see an example on this affiliate link: ebay.us/awYoSI Thanks for watching!

[@petter5721]

Tack!

[@FFD_Restorations]

😉

[@dianecanham9285]

I have a knife exactly like that one...mine has the WD 'crowfoot' mark and '1941' stamped on the blade. I'm not sure I have the courage to take it apart and restore it 😟

[@FFD_Restorations]

That is cool, maybe just to clean it up without dismantling?

[@maxz1689]

Buen video quedo de maravilla, es stainless rostfrei? porque creo que tengo una parecida a esa.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Muchas gracias. Este no es de acero stainless rostfrei, sino de acero de calidad.

[@hanskuijsten2380]

Very nice restoration. And just a question with regards to your handcranked grinder. Wouldn't it be easier to convert it to foot pedal drive, just like those old sewing machines? That would free both hands for holding your work.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for watching. Yes, absolutely! I am working on that 😉 I did recently a workshop tour and it would be great to hear more suggestions from you! Link to video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGStc6B6gdh-jck Thanks!

[@MicroWazzle]

When are we getting a video about that funky vise?

[@FFD_Restorations]

What would you like to see about that vise? I haven't planned doing a video...

[@jgbullen]

I am very interested in what you replace pins with. Thin brass welding rods work in some situation, but I recently bought an old all stainless military knife that will have to come apart as the main blade is broken and remaining blades are very rusty.. What would you use if you cannot save the old pins?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hey John! Welding rods are usually 1.6 or 2.5 mm thick and 20-50 cm in length. I am using 2 and 3 mm thick brass pins between 10 - 20 cm in length. You can use brass, copper or soft steel pins. I like the most brass ones... search in your favorite web browser and I am sure you will find some 😉 Thanks for watching!

[@jgbullen]

@@FFD_Restorations Thanks, I admire your work.

[@FFD_Restorations]

😃👍

[@TheBebert31]

Très très jolie restauration ! Une question : Qu’avez vous utilisé pour le riveter ? J’ai envisagé de faire la même chose mais j’ai peur de ne pas trouver de rivets ...

[@FFD_Restorations]

Merci beaucoup. J'ai utilisé des rivets en laiton. Vous pouvez les trouver sur Ebay ou Amazon. Voici le lien d'affiliation pour Ebay: ebay.us/OPLTi8

[@TheBebert31]

@@FFD_Restorations c’est le top merci beaucoup vraiment ! Et joli boulot !

[@indianajones7470]

That’s actually a WW2 British issue pocket knife and not a riggers knife - I have a box of these un-assembled from the factory in Sheffield. One day I’ll get around to putting them altogether

[@FFD_Restorations]

😊👍

[@garethmorgan2124]

Hi there great video, but if I may ask what cream are you using

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hi! Thanks a lot Gareth! Do you mean for polishing or? For polishing I am using Autosol metal polish. For the handles in this video I used homemade beeswax finish...

[@garethmorgan2124]

@@FFD_Restorations thanks I knew it was autosol 😆thanks man you have a good one

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@garethmorgan2124 you are welcome Thanks, you too

[@angelvilladaortiz4261]

Hola, me ha gustado tu video, y tengo una navaja igual que la tuya y la tengo desde hace 20 años. Me la regalaron y ya de por si el dueño anterior la uso mucho, porque esta muy desgastada. Mi pregunta es, ¿esta navaja es del ejercito español de la marina? ¿sabrias de que año es? He mirado por internet y catalogos pero no he recibido respuestas...

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hola Angel! Este se produce en Inglaterra. Desafortunadamente, es difícil decir un año o más detalles ... Gracias por vernos!

[@angelvilladaortiz4261]

@@FFD_Restorations Muchas gracias por contestar , y gracias por la informacion y un saludo desde España

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@angelvilladaortiz4261 De nada! Saludos

[@anisatania4036]

I was so excited to see the drill press in action. Too bad :( Great work as always though! 🥳

[@FFD_Restorations]

Sorry about that, hopefully next time. Thanks for watching 👍

[@KB17951]

Nicce👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you 😊👍

[@garymucher9590]

I like your work and do realize that your gimmick is to do everything by hand with no power tools. However, if you got a nice (powered) bench top drill press, a (powered) grinder and (powered) buffer setup, you could do the same and more with still doing the finesse of hand work as well. It would not only allow you to really polish the different blades to mirror finishes, but you could post even more projects in the same amount of time. And I think you would even gain more viewers too. JMHO

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for the tips Gary and watching of course. I have a plan of expending hand cranked tools but I will keep it powerless. I like taking time doing things. The whole point is to slow down. I don't mind if my channel takes longer time to grow or don't grow at all. I am not driven by money or to get to somewhere fast as possible. I see challenges in doing things without power tools, pressing buttons is easy and almost no skills required (for vast majority of power tools) ... I really do appreciate your thoughts and desire to help! Take care

[@bert2530]

FFD Restorations thats a great answer and a beautiful described philosophie. You have a new subscriber.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hey there! That is much appreciated! Welcome aboard 😊👍

[@user-by9fq4mt4m]

Насчёт ручного безшумного пескоструя)галтовка (в барабан камушки засыпать с песком и вращать;)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Это хорошая идея, я могу попробовать! Большое спасибо 🙂👍

[@user-ll8ft5pm4n]

Нож такилажный👍👍👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

😊👍

[@alexanderrojkov7915]

the knife didn't need restoration. it was in great condition for displaying as a piece of history. Too bad, could've added it to a historic collection.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you for the feedback and watching

[@fahedq825]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

😀👍

[@hephaestusrestorations4885]

Where did you get that handcranked drill press?

[@FFD_Restorations]

From the guy who was selling the drill press on a local Norwegian website for ads.

[@lpn007]

C'est du boulot ! Combien de temps cette restauration ? Bravo ! P.S. j'aime le côté écologique de l'outillage ;-)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Habituellement entre 20 et 40 heures ... Merci beaucoup 😃👍

[@andreboaretto1455]

11:22 what did you use to reattach the knife?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Just the brass pins, no glue...