Transforming a $5 Knife into a $475 Gem!

In this video, watch as we take a $5 dollar knife and transform it into a $475 gem through a meticulous cleaning and restoration process. We will be focusing on a Case XX Tested Barlow knife and a vintage 1930's Camillus Lock Blade Fishing Knife, showcasing the transformation from neglected tools to prized possessions.
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Join us as we showcase the step-by-step restoration process, highlighting the details and techniques used to bring these knives back to their former glory. From removing rust and grime to sharpening blades and polishing handles, every aspect of the restoration will be meticulously documented for your viewing pleasure.
Whether you are a knife enthusiast, collector, or simply enjoy watching the art of restoration, this video is sure to captivate and inspire. Witness the magic of turning a seemingly worthless item into a valuable and cherished piece that will stand the test of time.
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Enjoy the video and happy collecting!

[@ElliottCoker]

It’s crazy how much comfort I got from listening to the weather radio. Brings back memories of my Poppa, who’s recently passed away. He always carried an old timer, then a Winchester after he broke the old timer.

[@theknifedoctor]

That’s awesome!! Thanks for sharing this!! God Bless Sir!!

[@user-fs7df1xg9v]

Yes me too

[@ImaOkie]

I agree , when preparing to go offshore on my dive boat the NOAA weather radio was my companion , swell report , weather etc . and I enjoyed the different people reporting !!

[@Roosterdad50]

It does my heart good to see you honor that old Case Barlow the best way a guy possibly can - with pocket time. That's what it was made for. : )

[@kaynefryday6637]

Yeah real honor by low balling over the ridiculously low price

[@nonyabusiness7780]

​@@kaynefryday6637 Oh shut up 🤡. The seller said $5 a knife not the buyer.

[@theknifedoctor]

@@kaynefryday6637 I’m so sorry I saved me some money…I’m sure you would have paid more than asking price right?? I’m NEVER PAYING ASKING PRICE AT A FLEA MARKET, YARD SALE ETC!!! I’ve proven my honor by Going to Combat for my country…what have you ever done?? Question my honor on paying less than asking price. It ain’t about honor buying at a flea market, it’s about getting the best price and saving ME some money to buy more knives!

[@theknifedoctor]

⁠​⁠@@user-ze2rn1nz8h Get a life! I’m saving me money for that next knife AT ALL COST.

[@marcryanii3233]

​@@theknifedoctor very nice. What are you using to buff it/clean it? I realize a buffer but what is the first wheel material you are using? Thanks Marc

[@Knifesandmore]

That Case Tested might be one of if not the best knife I have seen you find! And $5, can’t beat that! Cleaned up good too! Good Job Doc!

[@theknifedoctor]

It is!! Thank you!!

[@lannylancaster62]

I love a Barlow. That's quite a find. Beautiful restoration job.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@Eunegin23]

Well done. It's sometimes sad to see how the good old things are neglected or even thrown away - and it's so gratifying to rescue them and bring them back to life. My oldest knife is from around 1890 and was used as a sidepocket knife in a Bavarian Lederhose. Only yesterday I rescued old brass handles (around 1900) from doors somebody threw out during a renovation. The doors themselves were done and I have a couple of beautiful wooden ones at home for my own renovation project.

[@theknifedoctor]

That’s Awesome!! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!!

[@jerryphillips5112]

The Camillus fishing knife is a gem... 💎 😊

[@DonohoeDSc]

Thanks for posting this video, for some reason it popped up while I was looking for some fly fishing patterns. Anyway, the Barlow you have reminded me of my Dad’s that has been sitting in my desk drawer for 45 years since his death. I’m 68 and he told me when I was young he got it from his Dad…bottom line it too is old. Mine looks exactly like yours and I’m. Going follow your process for cleanup! Love these old knifes.

[@carlgrater4853]

That case is a treasure and both knives cleaned up awesome enjoy them stay sharp Kevin

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@user-Bladewalker]

Amazing find and wow the way that old pocket knife turned out after a little tlc is so awesome. Love giving something that is useless new meaning to be continued to enjoy.

[@propblast82nd]

Wow Doc , you done hooked a shark 🦈

[@mmccoyster]

Congratulations on that wonderful find. And another great restore in it. That fish knife is a real beauty also.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@EDCMECH]

Awesome find! ❤ Did some great work brining them back. Love that Camillus too.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@WVKNIFEGUY]

Heck of a find!! Masterful job restoring it also. I totally agree with you too. I wouldn't have polished the bolsters anymore either. That really small amount of pitting is what an 80-100 yr old knife is supposed to look like. Well done sir!!! Im so glad youre going to carry it too. Have a good one. Thanks for the videos, as always. 🙏

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you sir!! God Bless!

[@tedhart7708]

That barlow is stunning!! Love it!

[@865knives]

Beautiful knives! You did a bang up job on them! That Barlow is phenomenal! Great video! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@BryansKnivesKy]

What great finds! That Barlow is awesome.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks Bryan!!

[@Kyoko12345678]

Beautiful knives! Very satisfying to bring back old knives. Golden age of American made pocket knives

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@RebellionFreedom]

what a joy! would love for you to see some of my oldies. love that you shared this.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@ArmyBoiSweat]

I HAVE ONE OF THOSE SCHRADE HUNTERS 110h is the model. My dad found one in an old truck when he worked at the scrapyard. Cleaned it and sharpened it, one of the best knives i own

[@barbarianleatherandblades8686]

You can chemicly remove a lot of rust on old knives with vinegar this way you don't have to use scrapers and abrasives so much and take a chance of damaging them. I have cleaned up a number of old knives with vinegar and a plastic cleaning brush. Sometimes I use a metal polish with a sonic toothbrush too. Weenol and an old Sonicare tooth brush works great.

[@invictusbp1prop143]

I recently got some of those little plastic wheels that chuck up in a Dremel tool... They're kind of pinwheel looking deals that come in several color coordinated grits. Good for cleaning up blades and such without being as harsh as a wire wheel. They seem to work really good so far. Those things and a little Flitz is a good way to go without doing too much.

[@thetoolfool8452]

Evapo Rust is better than vinegar. Alot less harsh on the metal, but removes rust just as well. Also reusable

[@Badastro59]

Thanks for sharing the love, and greetings from Goulburn NSW Australia

[@ohyikes1]

Vinegar is much h too abrasive. Avoid it!

[@richpolecat6527]

He scratched the shit out of the surface of the metal with that jewellers screwdriver.

[@cynthiajeffrey]

Absolutely beautiful knives! I’m so glad for your find. Both in such great condition. 😊👍

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@earlbargen4695]

Awesome video. Congrats on an EPIC vintage Case find. Definitely one to pass down as a family heirloom.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@shannonelliott6116]

Good eye on finding that case!!! You did it right putting it back in service!!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@Keithabides]

Those knives came out Slick!! Great finds!!

[@ColdHarborOP]

Beautiful blades and a great restoration. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks for watching!!

[@bruceowens3258]

Amazing 😮, you scored a grand slam, DOC !!! Blessed from above, amen. Great video 😀 Semper Fi, Marine...

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks Bruce!!

[@stormsigma]

An absolutely unbelievable find!! Fantastic work bringing it back as well!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@jth56]

Amazing finds Kevin. They are awesome. You will have a tough time ever finding two better than that. You never know, could be one flea market away. lol

[@Dieseldozer357]

Congratulations Doc. great find!!!!!

[@dalehammond1749]

I(we) do estate and garage sales and often see old knives. I never realized some can be worth a lot. Thanks

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome!!

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

To be fair most aren't! Plus having the knowledge tools and skill to bring these back is an art in itself. My 2 cents

[@theknifedoctor]

@@mrmouse-ol9pw thank you!!

[@theknifedoctor]

Were you serious about the offer?? I was only kidding about it being sold. I thought you were being sarcastic.

[@mrmouse-ol9pw]

@theknifedoctor ya. My grandfather carried that exact same case ww2 through Korea. Still not sure what happened to it but as soon as I saw the video I actually teared up.

[@markn3586]

Beautiful work. That Case is one awesome looking knife. Great job giving it a refresh. The bolsters and that bone handle give it some distinction the way you left them.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@AWCustomDesigns]

Both great looking knives, but the bone on that Barlow is just beautiful

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@AWCustomDesigns]

@@theknifedoctor maybe it will fit in that new slip that you’re getting

[@georgia_adventurer]

That Barlow looks Awesome…what a great find!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@joeyking3908]

Great finds!

[@garrockwaters304]

Great find! I love that Case.

[@ShadowR-jz2cw]

Love the case barlow .beautiful knife .I want to start going to my local flee market

[@grknives]

Hey Kevin you done an amazing restoration on both of those knives! The saw cut bone on the Case looks awesome!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@Anonymous-vr9hp]

I have the same little table grinder. The moment you turned it on the sound is how I recognized it. Got mine from the sportsman's guide many years ago.

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome sir!! They work very well for the money!

[@Sanguivore]

Very, very fun and informative video. And great results! Thanks, Doc.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@lowrangeoverland9013]

Outstanding score Doc.💯🏆💲💰❤️👍

[@jotarodriguez4468]

I need a barlow right now in my pocket . What a beauty that Case. Big like from the south of Spain. Stay sharp Doc.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you sir!! Thanks for watching from Way Over There!!

[@cecilmize1]

Beautiful Case Barlow. I have a Parker Edwards razor trapper that I pocket carried for 33 years now. Made in Alabama I love USA knives.

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesomeness!! Me Too!!

[@billdziepak4880]

Great find and great restoration. Enjoyed the video on this rainy day

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@billybond1744]

What a find. 😮

[@10gaugeTroy]

Epic find!!!!

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

Very nice job 👍🤓👍

[@CuttingEdgetools]

Beautiful old case knife Kevin. Cleaned up nice! Books like that give you a reference to go by, but the reality is in the market of Case knife collecting,the Real serious collectors are very experienced and only lay down top cash for Mint examples. They can tell if the blade has even the slightest sharpening done etc. that being said.-There are knife guys like myself that don’t particularly seek out the Mint stuff. I prefer old valuable folders that are in the 80% -95% condition. To me they have that mojo! Your Awesome old Barlow’ there is what I prefer in a Classic pocket knife. When they’re Mint you don’t carry them and you gotta fuss to keep them polished. I don’t blame you for saying hey!!! I wouldn’t take less than $400. That old workhorse Barlow you saved from the Box means more because of its circumstance and love you put into it! You go to a knife show and lay down $475 for a Mint one in some guys glass - will not mean the same to your Heart and Soul. Enjoy that beautiful old Barlow. I scored on a beautiful old Case tested green bone Jack 2 months ago for $14 . Not mint - probably 90% and that’s the way I like em! God Bless

[@theknifedoctor]

Also Remember this price ($475) was from 2008. Mint now will probably be $600-775. That’s why I said $400. Thanks for watching!!

[@foggymountainman9138]

I'm jealous! Lol. What a find

[@greghays6794]

That was an awesome video. Two fantastic knives. Congrats on that great find.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@cheesymoonworkshop]

Both great knives.

[@bryanmead6887]

Great find congratulations.

[@checkmatekingtwothisiswhit7685]

A Case knife is money in the bank. Thanks Doctor

[@goofyfoot2001]

I'd give you five and a quarter for it

[@mc4906]

Do people actually pay money for stuff like this?

[@kenbates1354]

Great looking knives, I love that jigging on the fish knife. Congratulations on the finds.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@IchibanOyabun]

Amazing find!❤️❤️❤️ That’s Awesome!👍

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@bunsonhoneydew9099]

And here I been thinking I'm the only one to delight in finding an old beauty and cleaning it up. Most of the time I get home from a gun show or flea market and sit in front of KZbin knife porn, and bring them back to life slowly, just like you. I guess there are no short cuts.

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome!! No, no shortcuts if you do it right.

[@ichithegreat1447]

Thanks for saving it 🙌🏻

[@mickroe8798]

Good job on them two

[@ebertcombs6610]

That’s a beautiful case. U got a good deal, those guys at the market will look closer next time. Great find. It went to the right place, enjoy

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@porky1369jr]

That's a really cool find.

[@rogerferris3720]

That's a real nice find, that Barlow and the fish knife is pretty awesome too.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks!! They are great finds!!

[@onewade1974]

Get you some green ( you can use them all and work your way down) strope compound, put it on a stope, then work the bolsters, liners, and blade on that strop. It will be shiny and almost new looking. It won't take the stain out of the blade steel, but it will give it a nice coating.

[@onewade1974]

It should take the piting out of the bolsters too.

[@stevefisher2121]

Beautiful case restoration-saving a piece of history!!! God bless

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you kindly

[@bobbyd4400]

Beautiful job doc

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@steviegene4006]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@jasonbeecher509]

Gorgeous knife Kevin. Enjoy my friend

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@Freedom2219]

Good looking knives

[@BudFranks-fu9ye]

Beautiful knifes 👍

[@tinanorwood5557]

Doc you no doubt outdid yourself on this hunt! 2 grails in1 weekend! Be on lookout for the Old Timer grail, 2 ot made in59

[@phillipr538]

The Barlow is one of my favorite patterns. If you wanted to give it to me, I would not turn it down. lol.... The folding hunter is my other favorite pattern. Great find! It cleaned up good.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@ZippoVarga]

Nice to see a video of yours going viral! Well deserved my friend. Cheers! Zip~

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@saltynlit]

Awesome finds!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks!

[@kcm731k]

Nice finds

[@wtr7]

I recognized the Barlow knife immediately. I had one when I was a kid. Not sure if it had a bone handle. Thanks for the vid.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@desireebarnett7652]

Very nice buy beautiful knife

[@user-hg7sm9vb8h]

Great find!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@backwoodsboy73-mx6wi]

such an amazing find

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@clayjenkins4268]

Love to see u make a knife collection video see all the knives u collected

[@bruceh6878]

Amazing find

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@AC-jh3pn]

I really liked the weather radio in the back. I kind of thought he was going to do more to polish up that old knife but i guess it didn’t call for it, cool old pocket knife.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you! I hand buff it, just don’t show it much on camera.

[@gregcosner8776]

Great video brother!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@davidlowrie579]

Any time steel has been stamped, if you can heat the steel until it discolors from the heat, even if the stamping has been sanded or polished off, the stamping will reappear. It will discolor a slightly different color from the heat treatment.

[@jerryphillips5112]

Brother I knew when you found that knife. It was special because the day before. I was looking to buy one on eBay. When I seen you you in the video pick it up. I said let's see what tha book says. I couldn't wait to let you know. I didn't know if you knew it yet or not? When you said they are worth $100 all day long. I was like OMG! IT'S 4 TIMES THAT BUDDY! 😊😂❤ GREAT FIND KEVIN!✌🏻👍🏻😊

[@thomastommy1192]

Cool video thumbs up as always.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@jeffjackson5331]

Very nice looking knives!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@jeffjackson5331]

@@theknifedoctor you're welcome

[@45valk]

That bone knife is a great find. Just a cool knife

[@theknifedoctor]

It is!! Thanks for watching!!

[@bigjoe8922]

Thanks for the weather report

[@theknifedoctor]

You’re welcome!!

[@therealhawkeyeii7888]

Damn! You did good. Love the Case.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@ratwithtails]

Beautiful job. A knife for life.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@howardkayecrabyman]

That knife was made during the war when we had a brass and copper shortage realistically in the condition of the knife if you got a $200 offer that's fair, remember that the top $is for new never sharpen. But you did very well. 😊

[@theknifedoctor]

It was made before the war. 1920-1940. It’s pre 1940.

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

I've always felt grinder wheels where to abrasive sometimes and can ruin the surface of certain metals. So i just use fine steel wool to polish up older knives or i will just let em set in some evaporust that stuff works wonders and it cleans em up real good but. My favorite wadding polish to use is Eagle One "Nevr-dull" it comes with a cleaning/ polish agent soaked into it and really shines up whatever ur cleaning. Its great on a bunch of metals brass, chrome, steel and more.

[@theknifedoctor]

It’s not a stone I’m using. It’s a fiber wheel. Like an SOS pad.

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

@@theknifedoctor yea i don't use wire wheels neither nothing that tends to use power really just some elbow grease and no sand paper neither unless its like 800 grit but. Not telling u what to do just what i do with my knives.

[@kellyvcraig]

Very interesting. Things I didn't know, but am glad I happened across them. Makes me wish you were a neighbor. It'd be fun to see you drop by and play in my shop. I have cabinet (filtered air) buffers, a four wheel, variable speed grinder, several Dremel like tools (Foredom, RAM, dental (400,000 RPM) grinders and a chest full of bits. It'd give me a chance to learn a few more things.

[@treyingle2638]

Man that case xx is a beauty I bet it still would have brought around the neighborhood of $100-150 bucks just in the condition it was in before you cleaned it up..for the right person of course a true collector.. I wouldn’t sell it either to be honest I would carry it

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you and you are correct! Obviously you know about Case XX Knives! God Bless and thanks for watching!

[@treyingle2638]

@@theknifedoctor I love em the newer models or production knives aren’t up to par with the XX or tested I think they really went down hill after the early 2000’s

[@richc9359]

A sonic bath might help get the dirt and debris out from around the rivets and other crevices.

[@cheesymoonworkshop]

Sweet!

[@dracodeathblade3747]

Nice knife to hand down. Good find.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!

[@ielbow208]

Found a Henkels Barlow recently. Tool box rescue. Needs work. Beautiful knife as is.

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome!!

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

I Just love that bone it's a amazing knife. I read somewhere that those camilus fish knives were in millitary survival kit marked as survival fish knife I can't remember all it said

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Just the black handle ones with bail

[@theknifedoctor]

I’ll have to look! Thanks for sharing this!

[@SemicrazyMagatrucker]

Hey, ain't that a beautiful bone y'all? That's what she said. Love it, I have some old knives from a old man. I think you have inspired me. Thank you. I'm gonna go knock the dust off them old things..yeah she never did say that.😂

[@LowkeyAscendedYT]

Could you maybe do a tutorial video, on what to look for when knife hunting, and maybe how to fix em up?

[@NotHappening-yv2wc]

Nothing like listening to NOAA whilst scratching rust & dirt out of an 80 year old pocket knife with a jewelers screwdriver... ;-)

[@theknifedoctor]

LOL! I know! I love it too!

[@davidstout2955]

Thanks for your service and god bless Like your show. I got to talk my wife into being a bird dog to. Lol

[@theknifedoctor]

LOL