Restoring Pawn Shop Vintage Knives!

Join us in this exciting knife restoration journey as we bring three beautiful vintage knives back to their former glory! In this video, we tackle a classic Camillus knife, a German-made PUMA, and a trusty Bushcraft Moraknife. Watch as we clean, polish, and sharpen these timeless blades, revealing their true beauty and craftsmanship. Whether you're a collector, a knife enthusiast, or just appreciate the art of restoration, this video is sure to captivate you! Don't miss out on the satisfying transformations of these iconic blades.
Restoring Vintage Knives! Camillus, PUMA, Moraknife - Knife Restoration!
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[@jerrydineen2827]

That camp knife is beautiful Kevin!!

[@SteveBernat-z7z]

I like the old mic better Doc !!! Listening to the rain and bring back the weather radio too !!! Keep up the good work

[@WoodsmanHobo777]

What he said

[@markmasters2964]

But Kevin, I enjoy hearing the rain fall on your tin roof! :)

[@richardvirchow3390]

Me too!

[@chbears07]

Love that Puma knife

[@deeday7961]

I must admit I like the sound of the rain on your roof too.

[@jodycopeland1]

I love to hear the rain and watch you enjoying yourself with what you love

[@BryansKnivesKy]

Man, you did a good job on that Camillus! Loved it. And all in favor of hearing the sounds around the homestead and shop! 🙂

[@mORGAN-mx5lq]

Need to adjust the settings on the mic. I’ve always enjoyed hearing the rain and the chickens!!

[@kimderrick7796]

I agree with both of you. Kevin you sound muffled. Great video! Thank you for your service.... Past and present. Preserving history with every knife you fix/restore! ❤

[@chbears07]

Gonna miss the rain, radio and chickens. But onward and upward😂

[@gavinreddig3969]

Man one of my favorite things is when you are working on knives in the rain. Put it up on the flat screen and just relax

[@CheapGeek]

Very Nice! Turned out nice!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!

[@paulrice8342]

Great job today! I really enjoyed watching you doing your thing. I went to a pawnshop this morning. All knives looked good, and were pricey. I just sort of said I was looking for old knives to refurbish. He said,”Oh I’ve got a boxful of those.” I bought three Cases (two were carbon) an Old Timer carbon, a Solingen Buck, a Camillus fixed blade, all for $25. Six knives in all. And I owe it all to you! Thanks!

[@theknifedoctor]

That’s awesome! You never know until you ask.

[@knifecoop001]

Nice job restoring the knives, a tip on the Mora, Mora recommends to sharpen them flat to the grind so you get a zero micro bevel edge, just lay the bevel flat to a stone and sharpen

[@christianmcbride9905]

Yeah you definitely want to keep the Scandi grind on that bad boy, that 0° edge bevel is a monster on wood.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks for the tip!

[@larry-ht6yb]

The Knife Doctor is BACK ! The videos are getting better and better, keep it up, we all enjoy the repairs.

[@ChaiserRacers]

Great job Doc, like others have said the rain and the chickens sound cool in the background.

[@theknifedoctor]

10-4! Thanks for sharing!

[@jerryphillips5112]

Camp Knife is sweet 😊 Wade will have it soon! 4 Sure....

[@theknifedoctor]

😁

[@johnmahoney2178]

Nice job on some beautiful knives saving lives of old knives.👀💯🇺🇸✊💪👍

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks 👍

[@davidsawchak1330]

As per usual some very nice restorations on those knives, that's why you are the knife Doc! That old Camillus is my fave of the bunch it's almost 100 yrs old incredible! Don't let that old silver tongue fox talk you out of it lol!

[@theknifedoctor]

😂

[@mikemcwilliams961]

Great job on those old knives Doc!

[@Miggie187]

I’ve noticed your edges are getting more refined. Very impressive, doc

[@chaseclevenger2631]

Watching you restore old knives is very satisfying to me. I could watch this all day. USA!!

[@jonpondi1206]

God bless you Brother!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you. You too!

[@richardvirchow3390]

That was a great video! I just love watching you work your magic on those old knives.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

More elbow grease than magic I think,

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Love the old cammilus beutifull handles. I like the grip on that mora

[@cynthiajeffrey]

Beautiful job on all! Great finds on that trip That camp knife is a treasure.

[@Cooks-carvings]

Great video, just love watching the restoration/ clean up.

[@tedhart7708]

I got some pics from my sister a few weeks back of a knife she found in some of her junk. It's one of those USA camp knives just like the one you have. It was hard to see just what kind of condition it was in from the pics but she's gonna send it to me to check out and clean up! I'll post a vid when I get it!😃👍🏻

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome!! Eric my friend shared with me that it’s actually a US Army knife.

[@BarlowBilly72]

Also be careful with that Apple Watch! You probably don't mind that we know Benton Lindsey would like to trade a Schrade sheath for that 426 Buck sheath 🤣🤣( 8:38 ) But anything else might be too personal 👍👍 Great video Doc!

WE do watch the video for every tip we can use for our work too.

[@kathleensmith370]

great jpb as always

[@CJRestores]

The mic Seems like it's peaking, and hallow sounding. Try clipping it to a necklace to get it a little farther down away from your neck. That may help a little. Keep up the good work, your videos are awesome!

[@Jimthechevywheelman]

Happy Tuesday everyone!

[@Jimthechevywheelman]

Love those old Camillus knives ! Saving old knives… bonding with them! I get it Kevin ! I like saving old furniture… outdoor furniture, indoor… repurposing old tool chests . When you think about folks using these objects 100 years ago… kind of gets to you. My mother gave me over 100 old canning jars,, she said they came from her mother, and possibly originally some of them came from her grandmother.. they have bubbles in the glass … some are tinted not blue but like a light purple and light amber… you could tell they started out is clear. Anyways, I’ve held onto them for like 40 years .. and now I’m distributing them to my kids… ( Got to reduce my ‘stuff’) The two lockback i use mostly ( work knives) one of them my dad gave me and one of them was his … got it when he passed. There is huge emotional feeling using them and when my kids n grands use em… ( kids and I made over 100 walking staffs ) . Sometimes I’ll pick up old furniture, headboards stuff I see waiting for the garbage man.. I remember one time with my son-in-law and I stopped and he said what are you doing? I picked up a bunch of nice oak .. probably somebody was cleaning out a deceased woodworker garage / shop Must’ve been a couple hundred dollars plus worth … I’m not a big woodworker I kind of Mickey Mouse wood projects .. ( there’s what you can do with wood glue and screws lol) . There was an outdoor pergola that I bought at the flea market. It didn’t have a canvas top. ,,, but that lattice looking corners, turned into three different projects that my kids were proud to have done. I do have one more piece.( there were 8 of them 3 ft x 7 ft … I think I paid $20 for that wood. OK, that was my 2nd cup of coffee . Can’t wait for your next video.

[@ofthedawn]

I liked the background noise. The mic makes it seem like you're doing a voice over.

[@miniadventures788]

I have a similar scout that I cleaned up and same thing great snot except for the knife

[@alang.carter245]

Have a great day Kevin ! That puma was a excellent buy in my book , I’ve got a 1959 puma partner straight tang hunting knife luv it

[@10gaugeTroy]

Good morning everyone!!!

[@StephenTunender]

I always see those mora knives but I never buy one. I know they are good knives maybe in the future I will.

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

Great work Doc.‼️💯👍🗡️🏆🥇

[@radar468]

Nice work!

[@marillionman8811]

Good to see these knives given a second chance.

[@daw764]

Background noise does not bother me at all. It’s all part of the knife Dr.’s draw IMO. Keep up the great work! Semper Fi!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks…Mike No More!!

[@ShadowR-jz2cw]

I'm Going to flee market in Raleigh NC this weekend.cant wait hope I find some good knifes lol

[@theknifedoctor]

Hope you find some great deals.

[@alaskagary240]

Nice work. I enjoy restoring things. Could you tell me about your fiber wheeler what brand it is?

[@theknifedoctor]

It’s like an SOS Pad. Harbor Freight

[@bruceowens3258]

Fine job😊... Great video DOC... Semper Fi Marine 💪... P.S. u keep that camp knife, what's the chances on finding another one, that sweet 😉. 👍...

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks Bruce! You don’t come across these every day. Eric my friend I meet with at lunch has a military book that has that knife in it. It’s a WW2 US ARMY KNIFE.

[@RobertThomas-k3l]

Love that old Camillus knife. Not too fond of the new microphone.

[@MomoJRchalifoux]

Bushcraft Knife 👍🇨🇦

[@davidm5982]

Sounded a little weird with new mic. I like the sound of the chickens.

[@gordotortuga8748]

I picked up a Barlow knife where the tip of the large blade was bent to the side from prying. Your thoughts on on straightening?

[@theknifedoctor]

It’s hard to do. I use a vice and I also lightly tap it and try to straighten as much as I can.

[@gordotortuga8748]

@@theknifedoctor Would you heat the blade first?

[@WoodsmanHobo777]

I prefer the way you've always did it, without the mic. I like the rain on the roof, and other back ground noises. Just my 2¢

[@theknifedoctor]

10-4! The Mike won’t be used anymore. LOL

[@WoodsmanHobo777]

​@@theknifedoctor Thank you Kevin. The way you been doing it is great, I, and most others agree, we love the back ground sounds, the weather on the radio, I absolutely love hearing that tin roof make it's sweet sound, and that rooster call. I have even heard sirens in the back ground and I even like hearing that too. It may sound strange, but all that is what makes your videos complete. I'm also used to your little work station in your current shop. When you move into that new shop, the sounds and your current little shop I'm going to miss. I don't mean to rant but the way you do your videos and your set up is already perfect but I know you're growing and things change. No matter what I'll always be watching.

[@michaeldavis8249]

It would probably help the air conditioner if you move all the stuff out from in front of the intake vent

[@tmhcanonshooter]

You do awesome work with old knives! Could you please tell me where to find the 3" buffer you used? I have a few old knives I inherited from my dad that I'd like to refinish. Thanks! Tony in SC

[@10gaugeTroy]

Harbor Freight, he has posted a video.

[@tmhcanonshooter]

@@10gaugeTroy Thank you, sir!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you! Harbor Freight.

[@motaman8074]

Hey Doc, if you wanted to refresh the handle of the Mora, you could use some PlastiDip.

[@MomoJRchalifoux]

Puma ❤✌️🫶🇨🇦

[@branned]

I like CLP and Rem Oil. I need to try Ballistol as it advertises it has no carcinogens.

[@TheBennie102103]

I'm thinking of getting that Rem Oil, does it have an odor to it?

[@branned]

@@TheBennie102103 It does, but not as bad as hoppe's #9😉😉

[@yokomzare201]

That fiber wheel is eating up your bolsters. Polish the mild steel and brass. Mothers mag & aluminum polish works great for hard and soft steel, copper, brass ,plastics and bone.

[@MomoJRchalifoux]

Électricien Knife wow 👍❤️🫶🇨🇦

[@michaeldavis8249]

How much is the Camillus worth? I have one just like that that is in perfect condition.

[@howardkayecrabyman]

Another great job 👏 👍 do you reverse the direction of the belts when you change them.i wish I could find a place to buy parts/pins blades,and back springs. Be safe and GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸 🙏

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!! No, I run the belts in the direction indicated on the back of the belt.

[@Gingerbeard_69]

Great looking knives Kevin! Microphone works great never even heard the air-conditioner! God bless you and your family!

[@LandoniousRex077]

Hi Kevin, it’s my birthday!! I just got a Leathermanskeletool

[@marillionman8811]

Happy birthday. You'll not go wrong with a leatherman.

[@theknifedoctor]

Happy birthday

[@ralphdavis1624]

I have found end of blade at spring is worn not backspring.thats why backspring don't lift much

[@theknifedoctor]

I don’t think the blade it worn. I think the pin was a little too tight. I pryed on it some. It has a little snap now.

[@TheBennie102103]

To me the mic has a bit of distortion to it . . love the vid :)

[@thomastommy1192]

Cool video thumbs up. I like your new watch. What is the make and model of it? Stay well and safe.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you! It’s an iWatch Ultra 2 and I love it!!

[@shoresharp8349]

Hey Doc becareful what you use Rem oil on like rubber handles. All it is transmission fluid..

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you…but I’ve never had an issue. I think it’s a little thinner and clearer than Transmission Fluid. 😊

[@willamballard7857]

Drop the mic Doc lol

[@theknifedoctor]

I am. ☹️

[@willamballard7857]

It's just not you and the background noise isn't as bad as ya think the other way still a great video keep em coming

[@DavyCrockett101]

I need to hold a few dollars.i done found several of my hardest to find knives. 😢😊😅

[@Sheepdogtraveling]

I think if you move the mic a little further from your neck you'll get better sound quality.

[@joeyking3908]

Agreed. The mic is a bit muted

[@Angler233]

Did you know the mora has a scandi grind?

[@theknifedoctor]

No. Thanks for sharing

[@Angler233]

@theknifedr-edc no problem. Best way I find is to sharpen on wet stone to maintain scandi. Cheers

[@MomoJRchalifoux]

👍✌️👌❤️🇨🇦

[@SquatchZone]

The mic sounds good but you need to lower it down your shirt a bit, as it is peaking a little. Always great videos! Very squatchy!!!

[@daw764]

FYI .. there’s nothing wrong with a mineral oil bath. It helps remove rust and is completely non toxic. Just sayin, “there’s more than one way to skin a cat”. For the PETA readers, it’s just an old saying, no one is skinning cats.

[@theknifedoctor]

I agree with that, I was referring to a vinegar bath. Mineral oil don’t remove rust. It may help remove it when scrubbing, but it actually don’t remove it.

I did see a bobcat hat at an encampment in southern IL. Not as warm as my Opossum hat.

[@Erwin_AMS]

the audio is to muffled i feel, better before, really

[@MomoJRchalifoux]

Microphone is no good the sound not very good 🇨🇦

[@stus1171]

Great work! Not a fan of the mic.

[@jerryphillips5112]

The Mic isn't working out that good Kevin...

[@theknifedoctor]

I know🥴

[@deeday7961]

Sorry Kevin I don't like the sound

[@John330vids]

Audio is not good

[@theknifedoctor]

It’s better than the noise in the background.

[@BarlowBilly72]

You may need to adjust that mic, it didn't sound the best, maybe too close to your neck?

[@Justin-hl2ip]

You sound distorted and very quiet.

[@d.shaffer2537]

Sorry, don't like the new mic. It's got too much base which makes it deeper and just a little harder to understand what you are saying at times, it's muffled. Go back to what you had it was perfect!

[@DavyCrockett101]

i need to know ? Why do knives ? do this ? Why do the blade tips? Overtime,go over the handle ?????? PLEASE Make it make sence????

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks for the question! It’s because people sharpen the knife a lot and the blade gets thinner which moves the tip further up the spine or back of the blade. Making the tip stick over the handles. In a shorter answer OVER SHARPENING.

[@DavyCrockett101]

@@theknifedoctor Thx .So much . Makes more sense now . Thx

[@If_the_shoe_fits530]

Hey just fyi, someones name and number popped up on your watch while you were sanding the Mora.

[@theknifedoctor]

👍🏻