Any knife makers/repairmen out there?

[toomanytoyzz]

I started collecting leverlock knives about a year ago. All of the ones I have work and though may have needed a little polishing or dab of high grade knife oil were perfectly working knives until I acquired this one.

I have no idea who the manufacturer is(no tang markings other than ROWE), but it looks to be a well made older leverlock. Could possibly be a custom made one, but I haven't a clue? Anyway, it only half fires. I only dabbed it with oil since I've read that over-oiling could damage the firing spring due to breaking the grit and dirt loose. It is still firing the same as when I got it.

Anyone willing to tackle the task. I would obviously prefer someone who is familiar with working with them, and might even want to have it rescaled. Would obviously pay a reasonable amount to have the proper work performed. Let me know.

 

[PT Doc]

Try bladeforums.com and knifedogs.com

 

[toomanytoyzz]

Thanks for the links!!

I have done some researching regarding the repair of automatic knives. I'm definitely not going to attempt the repair myself, but I came across a couple of names on the web of guys who do some nice repair work on these style of knives. I sent them emails to see if they are up for the challenge.

 

[nicksnothereman]

Thanks for the links!!

I have done some researching regarding the repair of automatic knives. I'm definitely not going to attempt the repair myself, but I came across a couple of names on the web of guys who do some nice repair work on these style of knives. I sent them emails to see if they are up for the challenge.

Probably cost more than just buying one in better condition. Typically that's the stitch (honestly). Besides knife guys (restorers) you're looking at gunsmith or jeweler (if they can do it) and neither of those guys runs anywhere near to cheap. Probably 50-75 bucks easy more if they have to pilfer parts from other models, things, or custom.

 

[Amitygravel]

Clean it.
Plain and simple.
Then oil it.
Dirt an residue are the last thing you want in an auto.
I've customized Bokers , Hubertus and Weidmanheils.
Bokers were always a nightmare to get to fire open after being broken down and reassembled.
I assume this knife uses a kick spring that fits into the back spring and compresses under the choil of the blade when closed.
The pin the the blade pivots on might be peined too tightly , if you can slip a piece of sheet stock ( cut some from a pop can ) it should be ok.
Use mineral spirits to clean the knife then oil it up.

 

[toomanytoyzz]

Probably cost more than just buying one in better condition. Typically that's the stitch (honestly). Besides knife guys (restorers) you're looking at gunsmith or jeweler (if they can do it) and neither of those guys runs anywhere near to cheap. Probably 50-75 bucks easy more if they have to pilfer parts from other models, things, or custom.

Collecting normally always costs $$. $60/hr. is about the going rate. Buying another one will just frustrate me since this one would still be half firing (AKA not going to sell it).

I liked the knife, that's why I bought it. It would probably pose a more difficult challenge to find another one than paying someone to open it up.

Clean it.
Plain and simple.
Then oil it.
Dirt an residue are the last thing you want in an auto.
I've customized Bokers , Hubertus and Weidmanheils.
Bokers were always a nightmare to get to fire open after being broken down and reassembled.
I assume this knife uses a kick spring that fits into the back spring and compresses under the choil of the blade when closed.
The pin the the blade pivots on might be peined too tightly , if you can slip a piece of sheet stock ( cut some from a pop can ) it should be ok.
Use mineral spirits to clean the knife then oil it up.

Thanks!! I will try this today.