RESTORED AND PRESERVED! The Iconic Western F28 Black Beauty

This Western F28 Black Beauty Bird & Trout knife was a fantastic find! I really enjoyed cleaning it up, and preserving this wonderful piece of cutlery history. Enjoy!
Video Link to My Western Knife/Hatchet Combo: • FABULOUS WESTERN KNIVE...
‪@bigjsknives‬
‪@byronkennedy7912‬

[@bigjsknives]

That turned out great brother!! So glad we hit that place up!! You scored 2 wonderful pieces there!! Thanks so much for sharing this!!

[@knifedelights7473]

You're welcome, Jerry! It came out pretty nice! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@BolsteredBlades]

That is a wonderful little knife!! I just love it! Great job refurbishing as usual! I really enjoy watching do these! Thanks Tom!!

[@knifedelights7473]

Glad you enjoyed it. I sure enjoy making these videos! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@bdh3949]

Nice work Tom, that ol' bird & trout cleaned up nicely and it's ready for another 60 years of service.

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks BDH! I love these Westerns. I appreciate you watching my friend.

[@phillipw58]

Awesome knife brother! Great job clearing it up! Hope you had a great 4th my friend!

[@knifedelights7473]

I had a great 4th, Phillip. And I hope you did also. Thanks for dropping by, my friend.

[@howardkayecrabyman]

Very nice job on cleaning up the knife 😊be safe and GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸 🙏

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Howard. I always appreciate hearing from you.

[@rwa123]

An excellent find Tom! All things come to he who waits. (or walks 10 miles to find it!) 👍 Wonderful clean up video! That knife and sheath came out great! Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸 Cheers, RW

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, Dubya! It was worth it! Hope you had a Delightful 4th, my friend. I appreciate you dropping by!

[@Seppiedog]

Great knife, very nice cleanup. Thanks for sharing Tom, be safe.

[@knifedelights7473]

You're welcome, Seppiedog! This was a fun one! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@byronkennedy7912]

Great job as always, Tom. Thanks for the share of this resto.

[@knifedelights7473]

You're welcome, Byron. I'll always remember our Delightful Day when I hold this knife. Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@OzarksBoy417Knives]

Good cleanup Tom, thanks for sharing it. God bless.

[@knifedelights7473]

You're welcome, Ozarks Boy! I appreciate you watching, my friend.

[@davidwilliams1805]

Great job buddy! Very nice knife! Thank you and hope you have a great 4th!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate you watching my friend.

[@TheSogGrunt]

Absolutely beautiful!!!😊🔪👍

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks SG! I appreciate you stopping by my friend.

[@davidkurle5418]

Beautiful work, buddy! Have a great 4th!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks David. I had a good 4th and hope you did also.

[@randyblackburn9765]

I bought a black beauty upswept skinner for $3.23 in 1964 , it’s a stick tang with black leather washers between aluminum washers . It once had Tree Brand and the iconic tree etched on the blade but no mention of western . It has a black leather sheath with a deer head . The only knife I have from my early days.

[@knifedelights7473]

That's a great story. Thanks for sharing Randy. I appreciate you watching my friend.

[@rasputinscastle]

Cleaned up nice 😊

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Rasputin! I appreciate you dropping by my friend.

[@MakesMeNoDifference-sd9qg]

Great job of cleanup. Have a great 4th of July!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks big brother! Hope your 4th was great.

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Well done! Great video 👍

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for watching, Jeremy!

[@radar468]

Nice work! Have a great 4th!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Radar. Hope you had a great 4th. I appreciate you dropping by my friend.

[@bigGeo5460]

That's a little cutie 🥰🇺🇲😎⚔️

[@knifedelights7473]

It sure is, Big G! I love my B&T knives. Thanks for watching, my friend.

[@dave6247]

Nice find. I just found a “black beauty” in a shop about a week ago. In the process of cleaning it up. It’s the 48A. A little larger than yours, according to the add you provided. I’m on the lookout for a leather stacked handle as well. These knives reminds me of when my cousins and I were kids. We would walk to the hardware store and wish we had enough money to buy one of the “beauties”. Thanks for the info.

[@knifedelights7473]

They sure bring back memories don't they? Thanks for sharing your story, and for watching.

[@Pocket_EDC]

Wow, that knife feels familiar. I have to wonder if I or maybe Dad had one of those when I was young. Maybe it's just the handle styles. Regardless, thanks for bringing it back to life. Have a great and safe Fourth!!!

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks, PEDC! That's awesome that your dad may have had one. It really is a neat, vintage knife. I appreciate you dropping by, my friend.

[@danedwards8535]

Nice work Sir

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks Dan. I appreciate you watching my friend.

[@Jimthechevywheelman]

I love those old western knives, I stay away from the leather handled ones… just because of rust.. So it’s just these black beauties or the wooden handled.. Great job I’ll be sure to check out your older videos.. I’m a Knife Guy from West Georgia (west of Atlanta). Big camillus usa fan. ( Becker , Remington , and western).

[@knifedelights7473]

Great to meet you Jim. My first love are Buck knives, but as you see in my videos, I appreciate all cutlery! Thanks for watching my friend.

[@Jimthechevywheelman]

I try to limit myself just a bit… limited space and resources … had a little side gig, going to support the knife habit. And it has fallen off. That ‘season ‘ looks to be over. But just like watching Jay Leno review $500,000 cars …. I don’t have to own the vehicle to appreciate it’s characteristics and beauty.@@knifedelights7473

[@marksteadman1273]

For those concerned about the pH of saddle soap for cleaning old leather, you might want to check out Lexol. It is supposed to be pH balanced. I have used it on all kinds of leather interchangeably with saddle soap for years. I don't really see any difference between the two. Folks who wear, carry and use their leather goods every day may have a different experience. Lexol *might* be slightly better for preserving an old piece of leather that's going to be a collection piece rather than a regular use piece. I agree with Tom on the saddle soap pH and no magic leather dressing issues, and I've tried a bunch of leather cleaners and dressings. That said, I'm just some random guy on the Internet, so you need to let your own experience guide you.

[@knifedelights7473]

I agree with all you said. I always try to remind everyone to do their own research, because an expert I am not. Thanks for watching my friend.