Restoration of Old Rusted Bowie Knife

Hello folks! Today I have a restoration of a very old Bowie knife. The knife is so rust! In some places, the blade has become thinner than a leaf. But, he got into the right hands and I will bring him back. Let's start the restoration!
The first thing I did manually was to remove the rust layer. Then he placed it in a jar and filled it with a rust remover, then washed, dried and treated the surface of the wire iron brush.
Then, with of a sanding machine, I corrected the cutting edge and the shape of the Bowie knife. Also made new bevels. The surface was lightly sanded, polished and degreased completely. Then he etched the blade in a solution of nitric acid. I really wanted to preserve the texture of the blade surface as much as possible. I did it.
Next, the handle of the knife, I made according to the classics using a deer horn. For the padding, I used mahogany wood and leather.
The sheath for the knife was made of genuine thick leather. And I did a very interesting Bowie knife test. The steel turned out to be wonderful! I hope you enjoy this restoration video.
Sincerely, Alex. Thanks for attention!
Good luck and health to everyone! With best wishes, Alex!
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[@brianchester4218]

The knife was an amazing restore but the sheath wow another level well done Alex keep up the good work

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you Brian!

[@RestorationVideo]

*_I love the amount of love and dedication you show on these restorations!_*

[@PolinaS-gq1te]

Отличная реставрация! В стали не разбираюсь совершенно, но очевидно, что она отличная- редко какой нож не затупится после рубки деревяшки поперек волокна👍👍

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Добрый вечер! Я бы сказал даже меня это удивило, я ждал замины (такое бывает в 90%) случаев, а тут еще и режет. Главное такая ржавая была, а качество топ

[@PolinaS-gq1te]

@@ScrewsAndTools я не знаю истории этого клинка, но не может ли так статься, что это остаток от меча Моркоу Железобетонсена?)))

[@ScrewsAndTools]

@@PolinaS-gq1te Всяко может быть)))))

[@roxyagev5601]

Excellent video, beautiful project, warm greetings from Costa Rica

[@TheUnclefester13]

You never disappoint me. That Bowie is perfection. There was nothing you did with that blade that wasn’t spot on. The only thing that upsets me about this one is that I can’t wear it on my belt. Keep doing what you are doing comrade.

[@tctc8578]

That handle was a work of art and a display of determination! Great restoration

[@tnxstaff]

You have tons of patience man, another masterpiece!

[@vinceianni4026]

Beautiful restoration mister well done

[@ДенисШабанов-д6л]

Мне очень понравились каверны на клинке) сейчас производители ножей делают похожие, так называемые, "метеоритные " ножи, я даже хотел приобрести такой) а у Вас, так сказать, само время сделало такой клинок! Спасибо за видео, мастер! В каком-то смысле оно прощальное - для баночек и средства от ржавчины) И отдельное спасибо - за описание и комментарии, всё читаем)

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Привет, ну как "прощальное" я жидкость и т.д. оставил конечно же. Ибо порой такие "пациенты" что там именно или электролиз или средство. К примеру как топор пару недель назад, там и компрессор 200 л не справиться)

[@ДенисШабанов-д6л]

@@ScrewsAndTools согласен с Вами, попадаются разные случаи. Но, думаю, что пескоструй во многом убыстрит и где-то облегчит работу

[@thrashcore7]

Sturdy, resistent, elegant, Sharp. And very beautiful the handle and the scabbard. As Always excelent work👍

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you so much!

[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

That is a fantastic recreation it looks great and your skill at leather work just gets better and better best channel on KZbin roadrunner 👍👍👍😊😊😊♥️

[@ПавелДавыдов-ь7з]

Отличная работа, очень здорово получилась ручка, в старинном стиле.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Спасибо!

[@Caris42]

I always have the subtitles on because you asked, don't worry, i'm not missing a thing. Love your videos!

[@emmanuelpiscicelli6232]

You sir are a joy.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you it's wonderful! I'm glad!

[@kito_zero]

idk why but this is one of my favorite video from you favorite testorations beep beep happy monday u all

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Hello! You too and so thank you so much for attetnion

[@mofumofudere]

That is some wicked edge retention.

[@jameshemphill8689]

Your very welcome brother. Keep up the good work.

[@glockerbob]

Very well done friend. You made old junk look like an antique. And it is beautiful!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you!

[@rampantcolt1684]

Great job, superb patience!!!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you!

[@AandB1998]

Wow! What an amazing restoration. The aging and sheath making tied it all together nicely! Well done Sir!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you!

[@MrAbbadon666]

You gave it a second life! Bravo

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you mate!

[@johnday8771]

That is a BIG knife. Jim Bowie would be proud of that one. Great job again.

[@machkalyan]

I like that in demonstration you didn't stop at cutting the paper. You went full savage mode with cutting the wood and it was amazing haha. Awesome work. Great video editing skills too

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you so much! ^_^ glad to read

[@richq11]

That weak tang had me worried... Great Job!!!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thanks!

[@thierrypasquet1503]

Ce couteau est bien dans le style old school, son manche en bois de cerf lui va très bien ainsi que l'étui, bravo.

[@langkahpasti]

wow that's really cool

[@deadpoolit]

great survival and fighting knife great work man

[@garymcmanus453]

I love the texture on the side of the blade, along with the perfect edge this is a magnificent knife.

[@ratpH1nk]

That's amazing!

[@fagan970]

Of all your builds/restorations/reworks, this was my favorite

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you so much!!

[@SuperPuperPumba]

Алекс, привет! Как много ты вкладываешь труда и заботы в свои изделия,молодец! П.с. поздравляю с покупкой нового станка🎉

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Да есть такое! Благодарю

[@melkess74]

such an impressive little all purpose knife, so versatile, can see why they were popular.

[@finsterhund]

keeping the pitting on the blade will always remind me of flint knapped tool heads which I love but don't have much practical use for. Got so excited when you brought antler out for the handle. Perfect choice even if it struggled to be born.

[@davidmoody239]

Fantastic work as always and really good old steel. Beep beep, good enough for potato and beef. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thanks you))

[@mscdorman]

great work! one of my favorites! Nice work on the sheath!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you!!

[@Wayward5686]

A true craftsmen, I truly enjoy the leather work.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you!

[@ЕвгенийПивоваров-ы7ь]

У меня много ножей. Люблю хорошие ножи. Но этот... Это был бы бриллиант в моей коллекции! Хорошая работа, Алекс.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Привет, понимаю сам люблю это дело)

[@roballison3281]

Wow !!! You are a true artisan !!! Love watching your vids ! Thank you !!!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Very kindly! Thanks

[@choc113]

I love how you have the courage to show your mistakes. So many channels make you think they are infallible restoration gods and you lose hope of ever being that good.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you)

[@MASI_forging]

Another great restoration man 🙂🙂

[@Sillu]

Good job my friend 👍🏻

[@TheTrueBobDole]

Definitely one of the more complex hilts you've made. This was interesting to watch. 👏😀

[@tomswindler64]

You are a man on a mission,I don’t know what,but your going for broke in trying to revitalize that knife.I do not have the knowledge or the patience to even attempt such a task.carry on my friend and continue with your trek to revitalize all the poor,neglected knives.great video.carry on.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Hi! Yes, the more complex the project, the more interesting it is for me to work with it! Thanks!

[@Cetrifuga1945]

Ciaooo coltello antico realizzato e restaurato da un uomo sapiente complimenti👍😜😻

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Grazie!

[@Kachet220592]

Восхищён твоим спокойствием и выдержкой при разных неудачах!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Есть такое)

[@diyfireking]

What a fabulous knife you're built again 👍👍

[@MrJoey1970]

And awesome work awesome knife

[@yuriepifanov5027]

Нож просто шик👍,но и ножны заслуживают отдельной похвалы!На хорошую работу с кожей смотреть одно удовольствие!!🤌

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Спасибо за отзыв!

[@sylvainthiebaud9277]

Félicitations. Très belle réalisation. Du super travail. Le résultat est stupéfiant surtout quand on voit l’état de la lame de départ. A l’arrivée c’est un très beau couteau avec un magnifique étui. Encore bravo et merci pour ces vidéos.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Merci beaucoup!

[@Madlintelf]

Beautiful outcome as usual, and I love the texture of that blade.

[@ВячеславЕгошин-у3б]

Супер ! конь - огонь , нож - хорош ! отличная работа ! удачи!

[@jdoggcle77]

Absolutely stunning!!! Some of your best work yet. So satisfying to watch, such complete attention to detail , from the blade, to the awesome leather work! 100% beautiful

[@boneman137]

Loved the handle, really top craftsmanship

[@bakauf4300]

One of those annoying, but in the end, cool accidents. The stacked leather in the handle looks great. 👍

[@Кара76]

Привет Алекс. Повезло, сталь отличная попалась👍 и выглядит метеоритная ржавчина отлично. Хорошо, что не стал убирать и шлифовать в ноль. А на рукояти, я когда отверстие увидел, так и подумал, что трубочкой расклепывать будешь)))) Короче офигенно получилось 👍👍👍🤝

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Спасибо) Да сталь хороша!

[@trimaris1]

I learn so much watching videos. Ty 25:29

[@davidfredman1749]

I was seriously impressed by your workmanship, totally professional in all aspects of the task 👏

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you

[@pfadiva]

Still a great piece of steel after all it's been through. You did it justice with that handle and scabbard.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Good evening! Thank you so much ^_^

[@mred8002]

I remember ‘brazing’ brass parts decades ago. You have the join, but all the same color, and harder than solder. I used a dual carbon rod electrode with my Lincoln arc welder on a low setting.

[@markfergerson2145]

I am with those who were afraid this one could not be saved. The pitting looked so deep that trying to grind it flat would leave nothing but you proved us wrong by not trying to grind it flat! There was more “meat” left than it seemed. Another piece of “junk” saved from the scrap pile and given a new life. This must be very satisfying for you.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you for interest!

[@ryanmedina5090]

Amazing work. You sir, are a miracle worker. I didnt think that knife could be saved Absoultely stunning restoration. I particularly love how you engineered the handle and how it looks. The sheath is fantastic as well. I want this knife, along with the rest of the knifes you restore! 😁

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Greetings! Thank you for watching my videos and giving your attention. ^_^

[@lesmazur5690]

That knife looks like it came out of an American movie Those type of bowies are known for old west guys carry a big knife I'm glad that you didn't give up For me I know I give up as soon as it started breaking apart That looks like you made an incredible knife out of that

[@RoninDosho]

OK That was awesome... Time to slice some pork now! Excellent work Amigo!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you!

[@НиколайКлимовский-у4м]

Видео как всегда очень интересное!Уровень мастерства с каждым сюжетом растёт.Мадлопти за красоту и лёгкость!С нетерпением жду продолжения!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Спасибо за интерес!

[@natalyapopytailenko1359]

Great! 👍 cool! 😎😎

[@xxlaugherteexx]

04:34 - i like the look of the blade here, almost looks copper.

[@thealicemonster9217]

This was a beautiful project. Loved the leatherworking part. Very fun to watch!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you so much!^_^

[@thealicemonster9217]

@@ScrewsAndTools No problem friend.

[@suuris1]

Great job!!! Always fun to see you work

[@stanleycarlock5624]

As always, excellent restoration!

[@LuizvolpatoVolpato]

Excelente trabalho

[@brianstephens8667]

Alex, again you have surprised me, Sir. When I saw how bad that was pitted and the cutting edge was destroyed, you said it was too thin to weld. I figured you would have to cut so much off it would be way smaller than the original but you did it again. That was a most impressive knife it took a beating and stayed sharp and strong. Great Job sir, you are a master!

[@benraya635]

13:41 I admire your tenacity and patience in this linda situations, much blessings Alex

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thanks)

[@zou6492]

Beepbeep Alex🤓, Another beatiful and great restoration 👏👍🗡️ Congratulations and Friendship from Belgium, Friend...😉🇧🇪👋🇬🇪

[@shafismaili1347]

That's a real heirloom knife now, well done👍️

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thanks

[@haemhorrhoidian]

Great work Dude 🙂

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thanks!

[@daviddrake2015]

Приятно вечерком с чаем посмотреть ваше новое видео)))

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Отлично! на здоровье!

[@ralphreinhardt6020]

WHAT, No sandblasting !! Oh man I was looking forward to more sandblasting Alex. 🖐🙂

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Hi! This video was shot before the acquisition of the sandblaster. Thanks for your attention

[@sftvierendeels]

I wonder who could have lost such an object without realizing it. And yes, it fell into good hands!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thanks for attetnion!

[@Anonym-yr4qn]

Very good piece. It's optic reminds me a lot of Elden Ring. It would've perfectly fitted in.

[@Nikogda_ne_sdavaisya]

Прекрастная работа!!!!!!

[@xyuser-vx3on6vd4j]

Нож на все случаи в жизни!👍😉

[@МихаилК-ь8о]

Работа с кожэй и костью прекрасна!Клинок ,Атас.

[@ViktorGrom-VnukPeruna]

Доброго времени суток! Кстати собранную ржавчину можно восстановить обратно химическим путём. Ничего сложного в этом нет. Потом отдать кузнецу, и выковать кинжал из древней, восстановленной стали. И спасибо за ваше фирменное би-бип! ))))

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Ого! Ну я пока не совсем понимаю, но что-нибудь обязательно придумаю и поделюсь)

[@aldonin2007]

Алекс, я поражён до глубины души!!! А поражён я тем, как у тебя хватило терпения сверлить в ножнах каждую дырочку один, а потом и второй раз!!! А потом и сшивать ещё! Я бы точно не выдержал!!!! Даже не взирая на отличный, как у тебя, результат!!! Помню в молодости я шил на обыкновенной ручной швейной машинке двухместную палатку из парашютного шёлка... Строчек наверно с километр... Муки адовы от однообразной работы... И как выдержал?... А у Вас молоко убежало... В смысле патрон в сверлилке у тебя... не очень... Я купил себе самозажимной, - вещь классная, хоть и стоит прилично. Но за то никаких ключей, - всё руками, да и держит сверло хорошо... Мне очень нравится... А ты не пробовал узнавать возраст своих, гм, изделий? Ну просто ради интереса? Может быть через твои руки абсолютно уникальные вещи проходили? Удачи тебе!!!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Добрый вечер! Благодарю за внимание. Я вот почему-то люблю шить в ручную не знаю - как медитация для меня. Что касательно предмета - ему точно более 80 лет, может и больше. Предмет был найден в земле.

[@winterhorse290]

I love your work. Great channel.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you so much!

[@quentinlynch]

The rest is history? The rust is history!

[@andrzejporeda7281]

Przepiękna jest ta zrobiona poprostu śliczny nuż pozdrawiam twórcę tego filmiku 👍👍👍👍

[@Семён-и9щ7ю]

очень прикольна работа с кожей, латунью, деревом , отлично получается. Также ножны всегда великолепны. ГАМАРДЖОБА !

[@DrJuice1]

I'm sure you're great at cutting. Not surprised there's no chipping or rolling. I am surprised that it didn't need to be re-sharpened.

[@Alex27krsn]

Здравствуйте Алекс. Вот лось офигеет когда увидел охотника с ножом, рукоятка которого из его старых рогов.😂 Будет бежать и требовать отдать рога.

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Хахаха)))

[@Alex27krsn]

@@ScrewsAndTools рукоятка мне больше всего понравилась

[@tungus987]

Отличная работа!! Интересный вариант с наращиванием хвостовика... Добрый нож получился!!! Спасибо!!!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Спасибо)

[@ЯнХиневич]

Нож брутальный в стиле Дикова Запада .По видео видно что пришлось изрядно потрудиться над вастоновлением.👍

[@aaronbeatty1153]

That was one tough handle. Turn out great. Your leather work is awesome. Maybe shouldn't have gotten rid off all those bottles lol.

[@dragonrestoration2811]

Nice work

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thanks!

[@patrickmeyer1967]

I love this knife!! you did a superb job, even with the difficulties . Keep up the awesome work!!!

[@ScrewsAndTools]

Thank you))

[@carrestore]

nice job bro

[@johnbradford9235]

Excellent work dude 👏👏👏 !!! I mean, you ALLLways produce beautiful results, but that was a real 'back from the dead' job there. Really appreciate seeing all the sheath work as well 👍. Thanks brother 🙏. 😎

[@krugerhenning2263]

Cool!

[@juancarloscuaocastellanos8813]

"That's not a knife… THAT's a knife." 😍

[@ВиталийЧерепанов-о5ъ]

Nice hunting knife for Dandy Crocodile :)