ONE HUNDRED YEAR OLD KNIFE TRANSFORMED!

Step by step, you'll see this 100 year old Boy's Knife transformed from a rusty piece of metal to a fully functional knife. This knife was made by Liberty Knife Company of New Haven, CT. Liberty Knife was in business from circa 1919 to 1925. Enjoy!

[@howardkayecrabyman]

Tom this was a great clean up. Your starting to give Kevin a run for the money. Keep up the good work 👏 be safe and GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸 🙏

[@knifedelights7473]

Oh, I wouldn't put myself even close to Kevin's level. He is a magician with knives! But thanks for the compliment, my friend. God bless.

[@jasonbeecher509]

What a great cleanup. That's an awesome transformation. Have a wonderful day today brother Tom

[@knifedelights7473]

And you have a Delightful Day, Jason! Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Ok thank you very much

[@CuttingEdgetools]

Yes sir Tom. My first was a Camillus’ 4 blade Scout Knife. I was in the Cub scouts 1965/6 Always enjoy your content 👍🇺🇸❤️. Nice Restoration!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for sharing that story with us. I appreciate you watching my friend.

[@radar468]

Back in action! Great job!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Radar! I appreciate your support brother.

[@Stans_Cutlery_Universe]

Turned out great. Thanks for sharing and God bless.

[@knifedelights7473]

You're welcome Stan. I appreciate you watching my friend.

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

An excellent restoration! Great video 👍

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, Jeremy! I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@rwa123]

Excellent opening! Tom, the garden Whittler. And way to go! You did a fantastic job on that little beauty. I wonder where that little knife traveled to over the years? Another well done restoration! 👍 Cheers, Dubya

[@Jimthechevywheelman]

Well said! ( brought back memories when my little girls and I skinned up a mess of saplings for walking staffs for older folks .. now 25 30 years latter I’m using one ( lol).. Grandson and I were sanding a couple of the old sticks ( and tung oiling them last week… ) ‘Something’ about working with a piece of wood or metal .. I love restoring old tool boxes / tool chests .. I never have one sitting around for long daughters, always like to claim it to repurpose! ( blanket, chess end tables, game boxes) ,,, It’s amazing what you can do with the wood glue and tung oil… OK, 2 cups of coffee instead of one just had to rattle on.. yeah you said it’ great opening!! ‘

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for sharing your story, Jim! I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@knifedelights7473]

Glad you enjoyed it, Dubya! I am very happy with how this knife turned out. Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@BolsteredBlades]

Great job Tom! I can't wait to go looking in antique shops again. Thanks my friend!! 😊💕⚔️

[@knifedelights7473]

Good luck on your treasure hunt! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@davidwilliams1805]

Outstanding job! Looks absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for your kind words, David! I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@RandysWSG]

Looks great!!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Randy! I appreciate you watching my friend

[@acartersmith]

What a great video. Awesome restoration. Always a joy to watch! Thank you

[@knifedelights7473]

I'm glad these videos delight you! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@lwilson95990]

Wow amazing job !

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, lwilson! I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@danedwards8535]

You did a tremendous job reviving that boys knife. I am most impressed with your expertise Sir !

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for your kind words, Dan. Its a labor of love! I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@kathleensmith370]

Wow amazing job

[@bigGeo5460]

I see your name a lot on certain knife channels, are you a collector of knifes, just curious

[@knifedelights7473]

Yes, my primary focus is collecting Buck knives. However, I like finding vintage knives and restoring them. I love the history behind cutlery and the companies that made it. Thanks for watching, Big G!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, Kathleen. I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@RonaldNorwood-kn4bo]

Oh heck yeah that’s an awesome job! Just more proof that every old knife deserves a fair chance.

[@knifedelights7473]

Yes they do, Ronald. And I love bringing them back to life! Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@OzarksBoy-g8n]

Thant’s an I.K. Imperial knife Company. Nice cleanup Tom. Have a blessed evening.

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for the info! I appreciate you watching my friend.

[@WVKnifeEnthusiast]

nice job!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, WV! Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@BillysBladesnTools]

Great job! Looks awesome.

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Billy! I appreciate you watching my friend.

[@Seppiedog]

Very nice clean up, looks great, makes me want to find one. The moss garden looks peaceful, thanks for sharing Tom. Be safe.

[@knifedelights7473]

Hopefully you can find one, Seppiedog! The moss garden is my small square of paradise. Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@jeffjackson5331]

Very very cool resto Tom. That turned out awesome, congrats!!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, Jeff! I appreciate you stopping by, my friend.

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@knifedelights7473 you are very welcome Tom.

[@tomweingart2337]

My grandmother handed down that exact knife to me once owned by my uncle in 1965.

[@knifedelights7473]

That's cool, Tom. Its always great to have an heirloom. Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@JoseyWhales-ii4dk]

Honestly I feel like the vintage 1930s till late 70s imperial, colonial, camillus all have better steel than most modern blades today...they are truly the best keep secret i wish I could afford more of them...the price has skyrocketed lately on ebay & other places...nice refurbish job 👍 thank you for sharing brother 🇺🇸

[@knifedelights7473]

I find most of my vintage knives at antique stores and pawn shops. I rarely buy them off of Ebay. You're right in that they are expensive on auction site. Thanks for watching, Josey!

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

I agree my oldtimer still has snap n gets razor sharp

[@Pocket_EDC]

Great job, Tom. Love the historical context as well. Have a great day!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, PEDC. History and cutlery go hand in hand for me. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend.

[@makecutlerygreatagain1884]

Brother such a great restoration on a great knife!!!! I use some of your techniques on knives and man what a difference. That mineral oil bath is a game changer!!!!!

[@knifedelights7473]

You're right about the mineral oil. Just about the closest thing to a miracle cure! Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@bigGeo5460]

Brother you spit shined that beauty up, nice work, your knife restoring is awesome brother 🇺🇲😎🙏

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for your kind words, Big G! I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Great video turned out really nice. Im 40 n tge knives i had when 10 or 12 yrs old like oldtimes n buck still usable today n can still get razor sharp n snaps. All them brands from 1900 to 50s stilll better than the new stuff like kutmaster had great steel n western

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Timothy. I have a fondness for vintage knives. I appreciate you stopping by my friend.

[@drewwhite5601]

Fantastic video tom , thoroughly enjoyed it and the story of the boys knife , I do love the boys knife pattern and there surprisingly hard to get hold of in the UK even new ,great job 👍

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, Drew! Hopefully you can find one as they are great pieces of history. I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@russelldunbar2474]

This was my first knife still have it. I got it at woolworth's in the early 60 s

[@knifedelights7473]

That's terrific, Russell! I'm sure you still cherish it. Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Welcome

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for watching, Timothy!

[@gizmocarr3093]

Nice job on your restoration, I might suggest you trying good quality pipe cleaners for cleaning the blade slots of your knives. If you want, give your painted covers a harder lasting finish use a coat of clear nail hardener over the painted areas of the covers. You might let your wife apply the nail hardener because she likely has more practice using it. 👍

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for the tips, Gizmo. After just slightly using the knife, and little paint rubbed off, and it gives it a good "pocket worn look." I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@oldphartsknives]

Great cleanup on the little boys knife. That is an Imperial knife co. But is always mistaken for an L K co knife. The first letter is an I with a period but without a magnifier the period makes it look like an L. I made that mistake too. Great Video Tom. Take care and God bless you and yours ✝️ 🙏

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for the info. I can't find that tang stamp on any Imperial tang stamp chart. And I read somewhere that it is a Liberty. Can you tell me where you got your info? Thanks brother.

[@oldphartsknives]

@@knifedelights7473 Tom, I was told by an Imperial collector that the one I had was an Imperial but to me it looked like an L so I looked under a jewelers magnifier and saw it. The period after the I is placed in such a way that it look like an L. I froze the video as you showed the tang on my 70 inch TV and getting up close it looks like mine did and looks like an I. more than an L I will try and get a good picture of my NOS so you can see it without the patina in the stamp. Will send an email.

[@terrillschneider3778]

My first knife was about 3/4” long and I won it in a plastic capsule from a gumball machine It was a tiny pocket knife that actually worked I was in the second grade and I was so excited that I took it to the school the next day and showed it to a fourth grader who promptly told a playground monitor teacher who took me to the principal He confiscated my knife and that was the end of it It was extreme overreaction to an item that wasn’t a danger to anyone but I would have been expelled if I did it today I must say that your videos along with those of the Knife Doctor have led me to buy a lot more vintage knives and clean them up I love that old jack

[@knifedelights7473]

Great story, Terrill! I remember those tiny knives in the gumball machines. I'm happy to see you gaining more interest in the old, vintage knives. Thanks for watching, my friend. God bless.

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Welcome I do too

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for watching Timothy

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Hey Tom it’s Pete I’m just checking in with you To see how your doing? I hope all is well and things are going ok with you and your wife stay well Tom I’ll catch you later bud talk soon😊

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for checking in Pete. I need to binge watch your latest videos! God bless my friend.

[@byronkennedy7912]

Nice resto project, Tom. I wouldn't have risked your banger knaf using it to pry ... that what the Mrs. butter knife is for! 😜 I'd checkout Chicago Knife Works for a new bail for it.

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, Byron. I know, I broke the rules with my beater knife. But, it didn't break! I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Very cool. Do u just use mineral oil in ultrasonic cleaner??

[@knifedelights7473]

I just use warm water and Dawn dish washing liquid in the ultrasonic cleaner.

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Welcome

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for watching Timothy.

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Welcome

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for watching, Timothy!

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Welcome

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for watching, Timothy!

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Welcome

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for watching, Timothy.