Rare and EXTREMELY Small Keychain Knife Restoration

The size matters, this rare souvenir keychain knife is extremely small and it was seriously a real challenge to restore it. Every part is so small that I needed to work with extra care. I also in this video made new liners and the spring.
About The Keychain Knife
Lovely one blade antique “Souvenir” Keychain Pocket Knife by Contento. Made in Germany from the Mid centuries.
Keychain knife itself weighs only 0.18 oz (6 gr). The length with closed blade is 1.3” or 3,5 cm, and with open blade is 2.6” (6,5 cm). That is small. Beside the knives Contento was making spoons, forks, egg beaters, bottle openers, etc.
German Knife and Sword Makers, by J. Anthony Carter, lists Contento as a trademark first registered by Peter Altenbach & Sohne in 1921 located in Solingen. At the end of the 80’s Altenbach was bought by an American company and then sold again to a German consortium in the 90’s.
The Restoration Process
I started by spraying the knife with multi-spray. Waited for a couple of minutes and I easily pulled out a single blade. With extra care I managed to dismantle all parts without any damage. I submerged parts in a 35% vinegar solution for a few hours, washed them and realized that I have to make new liners and a spring. I made new parts from an old pocket knife.
The blade was in decent condition, so I just sanded the blade by hand and polished afterwards.
I sanded the covers with sandpaper 1200 grit. The print has starter pilling and I didn’t have any choice, I had to sand it away. Later on I printed a new design of Trondheim Domkirke and transferred it on the cover. I did this for the first time and was very pleased with the result.
In this video I used brass pins to secure this small keychain knife. At the end I added the keychain ring. I haven’t sharpened the blade, because the knife is so small that it is not easy to hold it properly. Sharp edge would be a problem and could easily lead to injury. I don’t want that to happen.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Before restoration
00:25 Restoration in progress
14:49 After restoration
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[@RestoredChannel]

I enjoyed every second 👌 To think that little thing needed so much work😁 nice work fixing the cracked scale. Are you using transfer paper?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Awesome, glad to hear that Restored! I haven't expected so much work on this one to be honest 😅. I used regular paper for labels. You just pill off the labels, print directly on the glossy side (mirror of course and have to be laser printer) and the glue will absorb the pigment after application 👌

[@RestoredChannel]

​@@FFD_Restorations Great tip, will need to try it!

[@FFD_Restorations]

😊👍

[@EuelBall]

Wow! You *rebuilt* that tiny thing! I would've given up on it, what with all the rust. You even put new artwork on the handle. I am in awe.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks Euel! There were many challenges on this one and surprises, but I made it throw 😅

[@markcummings6806]

Relaxing to watch! Nice job, came out really nice!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated, thanks for the feedback!

[@itsabughunt6310]

I love to watch your work! Incredible job with the decal! Thank you for sharing!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Oh cool, thanks a lot Heather 😃👍

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello FFD beautiful knife good restoration well done my friend

[@FFD_Restorations]

Hello Vince! Thanks a lot my friend!

[@awworkshop3936]

Nicely done..keep going 😍👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot 😊👍

[@giorgosroumeli4782]

Super restoration

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much Giorgos!

[@alantan6255]

Really good job it turned out super cute and shiny new one you are really amazing and the video

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much Alan! Much appreciated!

[@tonynapoli5549]

Skill and patience very nice mini knife .... anybody else would just kick it aside

[@FFD_Restorations]

That was truly a tough one. It amazes me that smaller things take more time to restore... Thank you Tony for checking out my older videos! Much appreciated!

[@Eggstillstanding]

I love small things and I think that old knives are cool. I am very jealous. Lol

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks, yeah they are cool! I appreciate watching!

[@steviewonder8950]

That's what she said!

[@Eggstillstanding]

@@steviewonder8950 BRUH

[@steviewonder8950]

@@Eggstillstanding I couldn't resist 😂

[@andyc750]

not so easy that one, and one of your best, nice work

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot! Not easy at all, but it was fun. Wow, much appreciated!

[@jamesbraun7066]

I love watching your work. I never thought about those being rare. I have one just like it that my sister brought back as a little gift from a trip to Germany in the 60. Mine has lived in a cuff link case and looks like it did the day she gave it to me.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Wow, that is awesome. I am jealous now Thank you kindly sir

[@latessaallison1228]

That is so cute. So tiny. I love it. Great job as always my friend.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Yeah, it is cute. Big thanks 😀👍

[@nesvarog14]

Knife job Mr- Boris, very interesting technic for the restoration. Thank you for the lesson.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks a lot Mr. Nesdel, glad you liked it 😃👍

[@kayhenkel8190]

Cool 👍💪✌️🙋‍♂️

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks ✌😃👍

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Well done Boris! it was amazing how small that was, I bet it was challenging!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks Grant! Yes it was, every step was just to find the way to restore it in the best manner. It totally surprised me with how much time I spent on this one 😂 Cheers

[@korayhamit7851]

Awesome restoration, I love the end result

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much Koray!

[@DavidJones-we7gr]

Love the mini bathtub

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks 😆👍

[@rugby224477]

Not much more to say besides GREAT job! Came out amazing... From Madrid - Spain, Cheers!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much! Greetings 👋😀

[@davidcoats1037]

Impressive and very well done Boris! Really enjoyed the video. Take care 😃👍🏼

[@FFD_Restorations]

Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks David! You too 😃👍

[@alexanderalbach468]

Really a nice one again. Gorgeous little knife.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks my man!

[@WickedRestorations]

Nicely restored, well done 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Many thanks!

[@ramiruhig5558]

that was amazing restoration and to much dedication to your work it is inspiring,

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much Rami 😀👍

[@davidcox2264]

Too cool!

[@FFD_Restorations]

😆👍

[@user-dx6pt9oo6h]

Привет мой друг Борис👋👋👋 этот Немецкий мини нож получил новую жизнь я знаю что тебе восстановить любой нож не помеха👌🏽 ты мастер своего дела и надежный друг🤝 желаю тебе успехов в твоей деятельности ✌🏻 будь здоров и ждём новых контентов 😋

[@FFD_Restorations]

Привет легенда 👋👋👋 Очень признателен, мой друг, спасибо, я желаю тебе того же 🤝!

[@Lovepreet_Singh93]

A job well done buddy. The end result was amazing.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much buddy 😀👍

[@AllFlavorWorkshop]

Hi Boris, nice restoration, I love it 🙂 It turned out really great. I like the attention to detail. Also, the bathtub is great 😀

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much Lukas 😀👍 I appreciate watching!

[@deshmukhoo7337]

Satisfied!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Nice 👍

[@KRISHNA-vh4nl]

Awesome 🤘💕

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks 🤗

[@nicub.1595]

Nice small knife 👍👍👍👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks 👍👍👍

[@thierrypasquet1503]

Superbe restauration comme d 'habitude .

[@FFD_Restorations]

Encore merci beaucoup 😀👍

[@user-ew9uk8hi6u]

Борис, приветствую, рад тебя видеть!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Привет Антон! Спасибо!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Very cute. 👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

😆👍

[@pascaljeske7307]

Great Job ❤️👍❤️

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you 🤗

[@gustavobalbuena6187]

Magnífica restauración!!! Guau!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Muchas gracias 👍

[@diegochavarri3137]

Gran trabajo....esto en realidad seria una reconstruccion....hay gran variedad de herramientas manuales...genial....

[@FFD_Restorations]

Muchas gracias Diego!

[@lynnmaners9165]

A miniature porcelain bathtub. How cool is that? :-)

[@FFD_Restorations]

😆👍

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Cool job 👍 And great restoration👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@oberon9458]

Отличная работа,почти новый нож!

[@FFD_Restorations]

😀👍 Спасибо за просмотр!

[@tomowens2720]

Outstanding sir! It was a pleasure watching you work. Of course you know interpol is looking for you right? Admit it, you stole the Geico Gecko's bath tub. How cruel.😄

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you very much Tom! Hey, he can buy a new one 😆👍

[@lordvengerx]

Wow it was like you was performing delicate surgery the whole time. Very garcefull and careful the whole time through. This came out top notch!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks, it felt that way. I think I spent too much time on this one. Who would thought that for such a small knife 😂

[@lordvengerx]

@@FFD_Restorations lol I can imagine. But it really paid off in the end. Patience's is a virtue indeed

[@FFD_Restorations]

☺️👍

[@lordvengerx]

@@FFD_Restorations 🐱👍

[@user-yl6iy7dq9r]

Отличная работа!!!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Большое спасибо!

[@thisisrestoration1983]

Nice result bro! Greetings from Germany and stay healthy!:-)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks brother! Much appreciated, you too!

[@VershininV.I.]

За что 👎 то? Такой кропотливый труд только положительной оценки достоен!

[@FFD_Restorations]

Спасибо 🙏

[@donovancook8218]

I have the same one! My grandma gave it to me

[@FFD_Restorations]

Wow, that is super cool. They are rare, take care of that one!

[@meinemechaniker]

👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

😃👍

[@Castleknight]

What a nice, neat and organized shop/room! Are you in Germany?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks, I am in Norway 👋😀

[@garykyriakos9408]

Simply amazing as always Would I be out of line requesting a channel sticker ?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thank you so much! Not at all, just email me your details and address at [e-mail] and I will send you a sticker! (Please be aware that I have to receive your full name and address in order to send you a sticker. Your personal details will not be stored by me, it will be erased after successfully shipment.)

[@armandhammer9617]

Cool anvil. Did you make it?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks, I bought it like that 😊

[@jeremydubois2852]

C'est de la poésie !

[@FFD_Restorations]

😃👍

[@larldergroe2231]

Where do you get all those old tools?

[@FFD_Restorations]

I buy them from a local site for advertising.

[@larldergroe2231]

@@FFD_Restorations Thank you for the answer, I really enjoy your work

[@alexandrskibin]

👍😁

[@FFD_Restorations]

👍

[@user-xh3ux6li7x]

Где же вы берете старые ножи? Этот нож как будто выкапали)

[@FFD_Restorations]

Я покупаю их на местном сайте для рекламы. Возможно 👍

[@user-wt2cb7pd1s]

Здравствуйте! Пожалуйста, подскажите, что за материал Вы используете на 6:45?

[@FFD_Restorations]

Привет! Всего лишь двухкомпонентный эпоксидный клей, который называется «супер эпоксидная смола». Его нужно вылечить примерно за 12 часов.

[@user-wt2cb7pd1s]

Спасибо! Вы большой умничка!!😍

[@NavyVeteran1776]

You should see the small knife I have. It is half that size. I need to restore it as well.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Nice 👌 I wish you good luck.

[@Zhdyzhdak_Zhdydak]

Привет Норвежец

[@FFD_Restorations]

Привет Дмитрий 👋😃

[@Zhdyzhdak_Zhdydak]

Молодец,хорошая работа👍

[@FFD_Restorations]

@@Zhdyzhdak_Zhdydak

[@shedmanx3640]

👏👏👍🇦🇺

[@FFD_Restorations]

👋😃👍 Greetings

[@oneshotme]

Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@FFD_Restorations]

Much appreciated, thank you!

[@oneshotme]

@@FFD_Restorations You're very welcome!!!!

[@akifofficialgaming1572]

First!!!!!

[@Eggstillstanding]

Second comment at least

[@korayhamit7851]

3rd comment

[@jets1230]

I was really first bro

[@FFD_Restorations]

😃👌

[@wigglewiggle3789]

Why do I feel like I am watching some sort of 'workshop porn' whenever I watch this channel? Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like it, I just feel a bit naughty.

[@FFD_Restorations]

That is not my intention 😆👍

[@kerras72]

Ok man I like your videos but your last 3 videos have had silly thumbnails of you doing silly expressions with your mouth.

[@FFD_Restorations]

Thanks Adam. Yes, I am testing out new thumbnails to see performance for CTR.