popgun Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 In 1968 I was issued a survival knife during my first year with the Seabees. It served me well, and I was fortunate enough to still have it after my discharge. I used it for years, and it was the best skinning and gutting knife I have ever had. One morning, several years ago, I awoke to find that my dear wife had soaked it in the sink overnight. The leather handle was ruined and the knife went into a drawer for several years. Sometimes my wife or the kids would take it out to use it for a hammer, or a pry bar, but it seldom got used for its original purpose. Well, it is coming out of retirement. These are the "before" shots. I mailed it off today to our very talented "hammerforged" to see what he can do about demilitarizing it, or civilianizing it back into a workable knife. I can hardly wait to post the "after" photos. I will be like a kid waiting for Christmas. ....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 I cannot wait to see it too. Ross being a former Marine will do you right. Post pics soon. :camera: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Oh man that's gotta be exciting. I can't wait to see it with the new facelift. That's one rugged knife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelund79 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Awesome. They sure do not issue knives that like anymore. Glad I got mine awhile back while in Korea (2004). I'll issue it to whichever son graduates BCT first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Sure Ross will do a great job with it. Will have to be sure to check back to see the results of the makeover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Just got it back today and couldn't be happier with the results. I really like the de-militarized/civilianized version. There is enough of the old personality left to recognize an old friend. Again, another beautiful job by hammerforged. Thanks again Ross ....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Nice job Ross. Looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Very nice Ross, as always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 What a beauty! And it still looks perfectly functionaly tough. Thanks for posting the update popgun....been waiting to see what became of this sucker. Very nice! Nice job Ross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzilla45 Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 That's an awesome transformation. I love that new handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Wow..... that really came out nice! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.