Sabre Barlow shell-handled pocket knife conversion

[@wjfmarketing]

@Southern Knife Hobbyist, ...wow, wow, wow! Just amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

[@patriciatatich3014]

Your patience and skill in restoring this knife plus key comments during the process were very insightful - thank you.

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@patriciatatich3014 Thank you!

[@RonaldNorwood-kn4bo]

Definitely a better look! You show great patience. Skillful hands and knowledgeable too.

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@RonaldNorwood-kn4bo Thank you!

[@JimLander]

The letter was 100% right on!

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@JimLander Nah Jim, that was just a joke. I wrote it myself, though I did speak to my parents and get their permission first. In my family, well all love a good laugh!

[@JimLander]

@@southernknifehobbyist me too!

[@Charles-it9ke]

Great video, I enjoyed it immensely. I'm learning so much. You are one of my three favorite videos that i watch daily. Please keep them coming. God bless.

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@Charles-it9ke Thank you!

[@paulfreitas9149]

Great job in this video!! What a great instructional video; showcasing more of your skills. Your brass work showed craftsman ship in creating your own bolsters. Making me know I need to step up my "A" game lol.

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@paulfreitas9149 Thank you!

[@KernArms]

The letter was pretty funny 😬.. I can appreciate your passion and patience for these projects. They are not easy and can become very frustrating 😬🫤😂 Your experience and tips in dealing with these different materials are invaluable as they keep you from mistakes and or pitfalls..SORTA 😂😂 thank you so much for taking the time to do this and post it. VERY COOL MAN..using you video as a guide I am going to attempt the saw blade solder to spring to build it up deal. Looking forward to the next video. 👍 Later dude

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@KernArms Thank you! Please send pics or videos when you get it!

[@2ndchancegeorge]

I kinda agree with Mom and Dad. great content my friend

[@mikecollins8241]

I am learning a lot from these videos, and have a few knives I've been wanting to rework/ repair.. now I feel like I have a good idea about how to go about it, and some great ideas for making them "custom" :)

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@mikecollins8241 Please share pictures and videos when you do! I enjoy seeing people have fun in the shop restoring knives!

[@BarlowBrigade]

Sir, take it from someone who completely "Barlow Crazy"....that is one sweet knife!!! I consider myself to be a novice knife tinkerer...all that I just witnessed was amazing!!!! Thank you!!! You are certainly a member of the BarlowBrigade!!! 😎🙏👍🔥

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@BarlowBrigade Thank you!

[@scratch4583]

Quite the craftsmanship.👍🏻👍🏻 and the fan letter was fun too.😎

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@scratch4583 Thank you! My parents have been great at being my biggest fans when I do good, and were handy with a belt when I wasn't!

[@dougwatkins5441]

I recently found your channel and have watched all your videos and some several times I am learning so much I have worked on knives for years since I was a young man as a hobby I worked as a welder/maintenance until I retired a few years ago and it really helps me get through the day. I never really got used to retirement. Well keep up the good work and God Bless you and yours. Doug Watkins, Hillview KY

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@dougwatkins5441 Thank you! You need to share pictures or videos of your work!

[@dougwatkins5441]

Sure I would like that. is your email on your home page Sir?

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@dougwatkins5441 yes. StkservicesAL@gmail com

[@RZLAND]

Enjoyed this rebuild. It is a beautiful piece of work. Keep up the great videos.

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@RZLAND Thank you!

[@makecutlerygreatagain1884]

Great video on this. I have a soddy project coming up using acrylic. I never would have thought about converting a clam shell knife like this. Now I got to try!!!!!

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@makecutlerygreatagain1884 Shell conversions are kinda fun! I started one where I ran into too many problems and quit, but this is my fourth successful one, and one of the prettiest!

[@makecutlerygreatagain1884]

@@southernknifehobbyist oh man you should for sure show your failures too tho. Be a great teaching tool!!!!

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@makecutlerygreatagain1884 I have some footage. How much time do you have? LOL! Seriously, I have a knife that I have been filming where I have restarted the project 4 TIMES! If I can ever finish it, you will get your wish!

[@makecutlerygreatagain1884]

@@southernknifehobbyist lol oh trust me brother I feel you on that %100

[@davidsawchak1330]

I subscribed to your channel a while back! I am a big 2nd Chance George fan and he referred me to you and I have since come to love your work and knowledge! You seem to be a true master of your trade!

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@davidsawchak1330 No sir, I am still learning, but I appreciate your encouragement!

[@CHUCK-lx3jm]

WELL DONE!!!

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@CHUCK-lx3jm Thank you!

[@NCOutdoors23]

That turned out beautiful

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@NCOutdoors23 Thank you!

[@paulhanley5811]

lovely work , mad skills , it shows with just a few tools and knowledge great things can be achieved

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@paulhanley5811 Thank you!

[@cliffordmaynard6559]

Great job, that is a great looking knife.

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@cliffordmaynard6559 Thank you!

[@backdoorfourx4rc]

Great video again friend!!👍👍

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@backdoorfourx4rc Thank you!

[@jeffjackson5331]

That turned out beautiful. Well done bud.

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@jeffjackson5331 Thank you!

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@southernknifehobbyist you are very welcome

[@GregWilmoth]

Love to have ur skill, got several knives that need some TLC. Good video!

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@GregWilmoth All you need is a little practice!

[@howardkayecrabyman]

Very good job its a beautiful and one of a kind 😊be safe and GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸 🙏

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@howardkayecrabyman Thank you!

[@ebertcombs6610]

Good job! Thanks for the video! Makes me wanna try my hand at some projects!

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@ebertcombs6610 You should do it! Not every knife is a success, but learning to do this is fun!

[@bigGeo5460]

Very nice work brother the Dr is in the house 🇺🇲😎

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@bigGeo5460 Thank you!

[@stephenjeffrey75]

Excellent choice of handle and bolster materials. That knife really turned out fantastic I learned so much in this video. I can’t wait to apply it to my own knife restorations. How did you create your buffing wheel on the drill press at the end? It appeared as if you had something wrapped around a drillbit. Also thanks for showing more of the finish knife at the end that was perfect!

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@stephenjeffrey75 I brought a few of those buffing "wheels" from an import tool store. They were cheap. Harbor Freight has some that look like more traditional buffing wheels, and come with the arbor and everything for under $10

[@shanepace]

I really enjoy watching you at work I'm learning how to do all that stuff Were are you from

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@shanepace North Alabama

[@BradC-dc4el]

I'm very impressed by your skill and craftmanship that you demonstrated in this video. I'd like to talk with you about a similar project I have. I will email you the details if that's okay?

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@BradC-dc4el Absolutely! I am at work right now, but I should be able to find a little time here and there to answer.

[@jasonjanis814]

When you soldered the brass to the aluminum, could a small bit of epoxy be used there as well? Just wondering.

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@jasonjanis814 I soldered the brass to the steel liners. Solder will not stick to aluminum. Epoxy might hold, but I wanted to take a traditional route. A lot of manufacturers pin the bolsters to the liners. That works well with no need to solder.

[@pietrociambelli715]

Can you repair a broken back spring?

[@southernknifehobbyist]

I do not know of any way to repair a broken backspring. It will have to be replaced. If you can tell me the make and model of the knife, I can see if I have a replacement spring off of a parts knife. Otherwise, I have seen some guys who have made replacement backsprings, but I have not ever done it. Email any information and pictures of the knife to [e-mail] Thank you!

[@thomastommy1192]

Awesome great video and knife build. You do great work. What do you charge to make a knife like that and put a person's name on it? Many, Many thumbs up to you and your videos.

[@southernknifehobbyist]

I have not been ignoring you, just thinking it over. I made this one for a close friend, so I did not charge him much for it. My biggest hesitation at your request is that I have no good way to out someone's name on a knife. I do not have a mini-CNC or laser engraver, or anything like that. And even I cannot read my handwriting consistently. Email me if you want a knife without that, and we can discuss it further. [e-mail]

[@thomastommy1192]

@@southernknifehobbyist That's okay I understand. So what would you charge to build me an older Barlow or Hawk Bill? My father used to carry both knives, and I would like to have one to honor him. Thank you.

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@thomastommy1192 I have a couple of each in my Project Box.

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@thomastommy1192 I will look through them, take pics of what I have, and we can discuss exactly what you want. Email me when you can so I can reply with the pictures in a couple of days!

[@thomastommy1192]

@@southernknifehobbyist Cool. Are you going to rebuild them?

[@justinlandis5629]

Great videos. What is your email address?

[@southernknifehobbyist]

@@justinlandis5629 [e-mail] Thank you!