Slitting Knife

[fredk]

oops,  

[Ferryman]

Well postman delivered the Moon Knife this morning and I do believe it is a genuine Don Carlos . The gold shield is still discernible (Just) and the patina on the blade indicate some age.

I will give some consideration as to whether to make new scales or just do a simple repair. (The knife has no real value so not going to spend a fortune)

The main criteria is to see if it will hold a decent edge.

[zuludog]

IMO patina is just a posh name for dirt. I would clean it back to shiny metal with fine abrasive paper, like wet&dry

[Ferryman]

Damn Zuludog you sussed me out. I will be cleaning it back and polishing.

I tapped the pins out and took the scales off. Unfortunately the handle is a one piece item but I will make 2 separate scales as I am not skilfull enough to make a one piece item.

 

Edited February 17, 2020 by Ferryman

[Pablo27]

I just bought a new one a couple of years back from these guys:

Sheffield Knives J. Adams Ltd, 124 Scotland Street, Sheffield, S3 7DE , United Kingdom.  They also have a web page.  Can't figure out how to use it from the way the edges are, I have one,lol

[Trox]

Well they are called Cornette in France, French pattern knife or quarter moon knife. Many French, German and British knife makers did them. Often these where a knife makers only leather tool and that explains why there is so many different around still.