Restoration of Rusty Survival Knife–Rambo Approved. Hi! I'm restoring a survival knife — a versatile knife that is perfect for camping, fishing, outdoor activities, and hunting. I found this knife at a flea market. As soon as I held it in my hands, I immediately realized that the steel was good, so I didn't even try to negotiate the price. Despite its terrible condition, I was confident that I could restore it.

The first thing I discovered was that the handle was almost completely gone. Only two old, dirty bone scales remained. I removed them, cleaned the knife from surface rust, and placed it in a citric acid solution for a day and a half. After that, I moved the knife into warm water with baking soda to neutralize any remaining acid. Then I thoroughly washed it and moved on to deeper cleaning using a sandblasting machine.

The next step was polishing. I used sandpaper from 120 to 1200 grit. After that, I restored the saw teeth on the spine of the blade and moved on to making the guard. I made the guard from an old brass part from the 20th century. I had an old brass handle, from which I cut out a blank, drilled a hole, and then carefully shaped and finished it.

Next came the handle. Between the guard and the handle, I installed a thick leather spacer, and I made the handle itself from moose antler. Moose antler is an excellent material for knife handles. By the way, I made a detailed video about its properties on my Patreon, so if you are not subscribed yet, be sure to check it out.

After cutting the blank to the required size, I drilled a hole for the tang and then a hole for the rivet. The most amazing thing about this knife is its steel. Drilling through it was incredibly difficult. For just one single hole, I needed five or six drill bits: some broke, others bent. Even after tempering the tang, the steel remained extremely hard. This once again proved how well this knife was originally made.

For the assembly, I used a brass rivet and epoxy resin to make the construction as strong and reliable as possible. After the epoxy had fully cured, I shaped the handle with files and sandpaper. Then I drilled a hole for the lanyard. If you use a knife for chopping, a lanyard can help prevent the knife from accidentally slipping out of your hand. Finally, I treated the handle with wax to protect the material and highlight its natural beauty.

Next, I started making the sheath. For the sheath, I used natural leather, and I also made the inner lining from thick leather. I stitched and glued everything together. I also made the belt loop. And, as always, I tested the knife for you.

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