US Fighting Knife from WW2 RESTORATION

Restoration of an OLD authentic WW2 Fighting Knife PAL RH-36 from the USA and scabbard. Absolutely amazing piece of history from 1941. Sold extensively to US Military Bases to soldiers and sailors. US WWII RH PAL 36 Fighting Knife Stamped RH PAL 36. The knife was manufactured by the PAL Cutlery Company. The knife blade shows a clip point steel blade with a single cutting edge and fuller on both sides. The blade is marked near the guard reading "RH PAL Made In USA 36". The knife guard shows a simple steel design with a stacked leather grip.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Before restoration
00:09 Restoration in progress
15:37 After restoration
Thank you for watching, see you in the next one!

[@stevenshewfelt888]

old school craftmanship ..i love it ..not one electric tool used..awesome

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you sir!

[@CountDoucheula]

5:48

[@BlseMetan-mn3pi]

The knife and sheath condition actually looked pretty good for it's age, not to much pitting or blade use and the leather just needed some love... great job!

[@garymittelstadt7821]

The fact you used the original leather washers impressed the heck out of me. For me that adds tremendous value to the piece.

[@FFD_Restorations]

😃👍

[@CristianPozzessere]

A knife that is shaped like a knife is always the most beautiful.This is a fantastic specimen.

[@JoeBuongiorno-xc6nu]

Absolutely amazing my man! The fact that you use all hand tools is the clincher!

[@m.dwightsweezy7361]

Very nice restoration. Wish I could find someone in the states to repair my Dad’s WW2 knife just like the one in this video. The pummel needs replacement. Keep up your good work.

[@jethrobodreaux5261]

Love the pedal driven wire brush and belt sander. Old school rocks

[@bronco1199]

The leather restoration was amazing.

[@user-fc6ci8dh3m]

Love the old fashioned way with old fashioned tools. Just a joy to watch.

[@The314moses]

Watching this video was truly very satisfying. I love the fact that you used almost all hand tools to do the work. You did a fantastic job. Subscribed!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much 😀👍

[@thomasgibbons4551]

Outstanding workmanship!! You're a true craftsman!! Enjoyed the music when you lovingly hand rubbed the sheath with beeswax and linseed oil. Best of all, no talking!!!!!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you Thomas, I appreciate your feedback!

[@mattansell7691]

What an amazing transformation for both the knife and scabbard. Love the look of your shop as well. All of those older tools are impressive.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you Matt, much appreciated 👍

[@felixcat9318]

This was a really nice restoration to see, the masterful skills of the Restorer have given this historic knife a genuinely needed new lease of life. These knives would have been a great comfort to Troops, knowing that if they needed to, they could rely on their personal knife to defend themselves during combat. The before and after images are remarkable, and I particularly liked how neatly the finger guards on the knife matched the sheath.

[@FFD_Restorations]

I appreciate that very much sir! You made my day, thank you 😀👍

[@klkak5795]

You did a very nice job restoring a piece of history. A practice I use when hand stitching leather, is to tie a knot in every whole. Done this way, even if the stitching is cut it will not come apart. Thank you for letting us share your experience.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you sir! That is a great suggestion! I was looking at that and I will apply it for sure in my future projects. Have a good one!

[@davedoughty1213]

That was an amazing display of multiple skills required to achieve that level of transformation! Your work is just magic!!! Well done sir! The Old Army Scout…Thanks for sharing video!

[@stephenkent8903]

Sir your restoration of that knife and sheath was wonderful. You did a wonderful job on the knife and I love your choice of sheath. It absolutely reminded me of my Uncle's knife and its sheath. He was a WW2 NAVY signal man. He I believe he did alot of wood carvings with that knife. I still have his knife in that sheath as well as his signal book, pocket Bible and his carvings!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you kindly sir. That is wonderful to hear, thank you for sharing! Take care!

[@user-vr3mc1tr9r]

У меня отец то же был связистом на войне. В рукоятку ножа была вделана маленькая фотография, мой отец и его фронтовой друг. Ножен, к сожалению не было.

[@noexcuses6727]

I own several RH-36 knives along with many others including the RH-35, Ka-Bar and such. All original and in excellent original condition. The 36 is my favorite (except for the Ka-Bar that I was issued in 1973) Love the use of all manual tools in this video. Keeping the tradition alive is a wonderful thing and keeping history alive is even better. Very enjoyable watching you work. Keep it up!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much sir!

[@packerbacker9109]

DUDE!! Love it, I’m literally in the midst of restoring my late grandfathers knife similar to this one and I watched closely to gather tips. Thank you my friend.

[@FFD_Restorations]

You are very welcome! Good luck my friend!

[@jasonbennett9995]

I love all of the old hand tools God bless from Canada eh

[@lizardhollow]

Beautiful job once again. I was particularly interested in seeing how you brought the leather back to life. I have an old sheath like that I want to restore. I like what you did. Thank you 😊

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much Kathy! I am not an expert on that but definitely looks way better than before. Yeah, try to refresh it a bit as well. Make sure to wait enough after washing. Just to have time to dry properly. Any leather conditioner will help to bring shine back and give softness to the leather. Good luck with yours! If you have any concerns and additional questions, please let me know ☺️

[@andyc750]

@Kathy Kelton wash with shampoo as is gentle, can sand it carefully with fine paper and treat it with olive oil works very well

[@sugashizane]

What an amazing job!! Done old school. Great craftsmanship. Great video. Loved every second of it

[@user-px4dm1ss7f]

Очень хорошая ручная работа. Супер.

[@markschwegler1100]

Absolutely love the hand tools and all the hand done work!!!! That's a shop that will always be able to produce...no power, no problem.....Absolutely beautiful knife!!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you kindly sir 🙏

[@mikelatiolais9353]

One of the best rebuilds I have ever seen. Well done Sir!

[@susannschmidt6915]

Probably one of the better Knife restoring videos I have seen . Many people take belt grinder and things like that , what heats up the steal and ruins the hardening

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for the feedback and watching Susann ☺️

[@Itstoolate496]

Great to watch, my father once made me sand a floor by hand, seeing those stacks of sand paper, I understand how hard you worked on this blade

[@stanleycarlock5624]

Excellent restoration of an old beauty...brought her back to life. Sheath was a perfect find...well done!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks sir!

[@TheGrantAlexander]

The work on the aluminum looked like it took a long time, but it was worth it for sure! Great work, I am very amazed by how well the leather turned out as well

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hello Grant, That took me forever 🙈 but as you say it was definitely worth it in the end. I am glad I did that. I am considering melting down aluminium next time. Still would be correct time period. Thanks for watching Grant, cheers!

[@trishalilly2924]

Love the restoration. I'm amazed how nicely the leather restored.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you for for the feedback Trisha 😊

[@richr7604]

Great rrestoration on a beautiful blade! I like your attention to detail and all the nan powered equipment you use. You very seldom see that kind of excellent craftsmanship anymore. Thank you for sharing..

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much, very kind of you! You are welcome sir!

[@robo6683]

I appreciate that you restored the leather spacer handle rather than replace it. Very nice

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you liked it! Thank you very much!

[@TokyoAzzA]

Amazing knife, and absolutely wonderful restoration - Well done!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you Arran, I appreciate that!

[@georgemunoz878]

Outstanding craftsmanship, love your work.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@loniedupre88]

You know this dude more shredded than a julienne salad working like this. Outstanding knife.

[@FFD_Restorations]

😆👍

[@mitchmurrell753]

Both the sheath and knife could not have turned out better. Super nice work.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much sir!

[@richardhatt6541]

With so much work did to the blade, I am surprised you used the old leather washers. A knife that old will have the washers too dry and brittle for hard use. Good job on the pommel.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you kindly

[@luck21less]

Amazing work! I love the lack of power tools. This was so relaxing, satisfying, and inspiring to watch!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@richardneagle3177]

Spectacular work 👏

[@peterhall5788]

Brilliant piece of restoration

[@cristobalmarinmolina2353]

Magnificent. Well done.

[@randyblackburn9765]

Good job and great steel in that Pal .My understanding is that Remington stopped knife production in 1939 and Pal bought Remington ‘s remaining supplies and knife making machinery.I own a Pal and sheath like it and my daughter named it Excalibur and carries it on her side .

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you Randy! That sounds about right 👍 That is cute 👌

[@user-fw8xy9nn4h]

Да работа проведена колоссальная особенно если учесть что вы делаете в основном на мускульной тяге 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

😆👍

[@r.tomrobison8307]

That is a good looking knife to carry and not afraid to use. Great job.

[@paulmcmain1760]

Great Craftsmanship

[@nikwanmurphy6442]

Very impressive, great job

[@jamiedee1501]

No words to describe that restoration., Except.., amazingly beautiful . Great job, well done!!!!👍👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@FFD_Restorations]

Wow, thank you so much 😆👍

[@Is..4110]

Beautiful work!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much 😀

[@13thBear]

Wonderful craftsmanship! I was mesmerized throughout the entire process. I enjoyed that you were restoring a GI fighting knife as I have a nice collection of knives including my Kabar fighting knife that I bought and carried through my years in the Army. I knew the Army would not issue me a bayonet to keep throughout my tour so I had my Kabar. Eventually I did buy a bayonet but that was years later and after I left the Army for my collection. Oh, I wish I had your skills and patience!

[@jimwalker5412]

What a nicely done restoration , well done.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you liked it Jim!

[@000207poosh]

Wow amazing craftsmanship.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks 👍

[@terryrogers1025]

Excellent restoration young man. Thanks for the video.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated sir! Thank you for watching.

[@petehaack5228]

I enjoyed the whole video, but I have to admit, the best part was the hand manufacturing of a pommel from a piece of stock. Very impressive to me, at least. Thank you for posting.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome, I am glad to hear that! Thank you Pete!

[@RestoredChannel]

My favourite part was between 0:00-16:43😁 A lot of effort went into this one. Making the endpiece must have taken some time. I like your shop upgrades👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot Restored, always wonderful to hear such nice feedback. You are correct, it took a loooong time 🙈. Thanks man, much appreciated 🙏

[@billzielke6798]

Nice that you were able to save the leather handle disks.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Yes, thanks Bill!

[@mikehutchison9589]

A righteous restoration, bravo.

[@FFD_Restorations]

🙏😊👍

[@tristanbarnett6271]

Good to see you're back my friend always love re-watching your videos cuz I love seeing you do it all by hand this one really impressed me I've never seen somebody take a solid chunk of what I guess was aluminum and make a entire knife pommel by hand you made it look very much like the original one and I love that you refurbished the original leather on the handle and that you also was able to find an original sheets for those knives I'm always happy to see a beautiful piece of History restored if that knife to tell a story who knows what it would say

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hello Tristan, nice seeing your comment. Yes, it was aluminium. I am glad you think so! Thank you! Take care!

[@mrm8556]

👍

[@InformationIsTheEdge]

Good of you to remake an aluminum pommel for that sweet old knife. I was wondering how you were going to handle that it was interesting to watch! Thanks for posting!

[@FFD_Restorations]

☺️👍

[@PaulCarabain-ij7wt]

A Seriously good knife and you do all the things good man appreciate

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated, thank you kindly ☺️

[@charliebravo8622]

Beautiful work! 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much sir!

[@larrykelly2838]

Beautiful restoration

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much Larry!

[@edwardsawyer4081]

Nice job! Your the Bob Ross of restoration! I just picked one up that came from a storage locker but it’s in fair condition with original scabbard think I’ll just use some of your methods without complete rebuilding Thanks!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@geraldstamour1312]

Dope AF job on the knife and sheath!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you!

[@brentsmith6234]

What a good job .love your manual shop

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks 👍

[@davidsims1329]

Looks great, my friend

[@richardkluesek4301]

Astonishing. Your wonderful craftsmanship exudes an aura of bonding with the spirit of this blade and leathers of handle and sheath.. A relic of previous generations past still competitive with the newest synthetic scabbard knives and still fit for our sons and nephews to carry in harms way, a piece of kit to ensure their survival and success to return home safe and victorious. Or just have along for fun while fishing, hunting, or camping.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks again ☺️👍

[@whiteguard56]

Someone gave me this exact knife- he found it magnet fishing! I will restore using this vid as a guide. Thanks!

[@FFD_Restorations]

That is so cool, good luck!

[@ssuperstar8989]

A quality item will last for a very long time. Very nice work.

[@p.k.carlson6646]

Wow! Nice job cleaning that knife and sheath up.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks for watching!

[@DSWL_]

love this style blade well done

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks!

[@B-leafer]

Nice anvil. Love your water stone box/clamp. Over all, nice job.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks Jim 😀👍 I am glad to hear that!

[@doinsngoins]

Impressive, thank you

[@lindawallace6750]

BEAUTIFUL !!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@brandonbean2748]

I love seeing the old school tech and techniques still being used these days plus it better for the environment.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Well said, thank you ☺️

[@ChrisSmith-lo2kp]

interesting - my father had a fighting k-bar from his time in the Solomon Islands - it had a blued blackened blade with a black leather handle and sheath

[@greywindLOSP]

BRAVO SIR, BRAVO!

[@FFD_Restorations]

🙏☺️👍

[@nicholascurto2093]

Nice, excellent restoration of an WWII historic knife.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated 👍

[@christopherhurray6115]

Wow! Awesome work.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much Christopher!

[@ih8music]

Very inspiring to see you do this restoration without "modern" tools. Beautiful result - great job!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you, much appreciated 👍

[@user-gv9dh3xm5r]

I've got one just like that from my Uncle (a WW2 merchant marine vet) who got it in trade from a grunt after the Italian landing. Not the best steel but I use it a lot on trips.

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great job! Always love the knives!! Thanks 🙂🙏

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you too Mike!

[@sjoerdgroot9194]

Hi There, Love the way you tread the old stuff on the Old School methode. And in the end these old methodes still work. Good job and nice video. Greetings from Holland. Sjoerd Groot.

[@KRISHNA-vh4nl]

you're a true Artist sir ...❤

[@alexanderalbach468]

Yeah, great video and what a outstanding result.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot my man 👊☺️

[@nesvarog14]

Excelente trabajo, es un verdadero placer ver el proceso y el resultado. Muchas gracias.

[@smithwesson7765]

Very satisfying restoration.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you kindly sir

[@Mister_Ess]

From what I understand, I understand, you do all this work with manually powered tools. You have my deepest respect herespect. It must take a long time to do all this work by hand.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank for understanding, much appreciated 👍

[@backpacktale]

so nicely done

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many many thanks

[@TheRealLemongrab]

If I was sharpening it I’d sharpen it more. Amazing work

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Respect sent from an old knife maker . Thanks for your video and all the best .

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated, thank you, you too my friend!

[@georgerrust4087]

Love your shop tools as many appear to be 19th century when the people who could use them were thought of as wizards & gun smiths.

[@FFD_Restorations]

😃👍

[@Charlielizard]

That was pretty darn good. Thanks 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@MrWayneploof]

Nice work. I love your shop power tools

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot Wayne!

[@jonathanhorne6503]

I have my dads navy issued PAL 36 knife. It was issued to him in early 1942 from the stores on the USS New Orleans where he was an ensign aviator.

[@latessaallison1228]

such a beautiful piece boris. great work as always.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you Latessa! Always a pleasure to see that you are still watching my videos even though I am taking a longer time to upload them! I truly appreciate that 👍

[@latessaallison1228]

@@FFD_Restorations i will ALWAYS continue to watch your videos. if there is a day i haven’t watched a new one then you will know something has happened to me. #loyalfollowertiltheend

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@latessaallison1228 you are amazing, thank you so much for endless support. Don't say that, I wish you all the best 🤗 Take care!

[@nesvarog14]

Excelent work, nice result. That makes me smile. Thank you.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad to hear that! Thank you sir!

[@1969camaror]

I have two Pal 36 knives. It was very informative to watch this. Thank you.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome, you are welcome ☺️👍

[@kenskinner6948]

History restored. Well done and you should be proud of your efforts.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you 😊👍

[@124adams]

Great Restoration especially without the use of power tools. A true craftsman, Hand Salute from this Vietnam Vet USMC 1966 - ??

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you sir!

[@dogbitefred6631]

Job done! Thank you for taking the time to video this restoration. I am trying to revive an old WW2 Ka-Bar sheath. What kind of thread are you using? I know little to nothing about sewing but would like to learn.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Sounds awesome, thanks! I did the saddle stitch technique with waxed thread for leather. Good luck!

[@hk2200]

Really nice work!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you 👍