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What's the best method to polish mother of pearl? I bought a knife recently and it doesn't have the shine of my other MOP's.
Thom

john wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:44 pm Google “how to get rid of carpet beetles in your home”
You’ll get more info than you need.

Thanks John, I live in Maryland. Our weather is similar to yours. Have you ever had them.
Thom

Killgar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:26 am I believe it's the carpet beetle larva. The larva is about the size of a small grain of rice. The adult beetle is about the size of a BB.

Killgar, I posted a response but I didn't hit reply.
Thanks look at my response

Thanks, what I saw was like a gnat, in size.
Hopefully I'm good. Are they more prevalent in certain areas of the country?

Has anyone actually seen the bugs that like to feed on cow horn? Are they visible to the naked eye? I recently received a vintage knife that at one time it appears to have had bug bites. It appears to be repaired. Anyway I saw a really small bug on the outside of one of my cases. Just wondering if i...

WOW, You have some rare knives. Great collection of both Walt's Latama and Renzo/AGA. Beautiful
Thom

Thanks for answers.

What causes the blade to over shoot the open position? I've had a couple do that and had them repaired but was never told what or how to fix it.
Thanks
Thom

Awesome site. Love the museum.

Send me your email. I'll send you pictures. I may have something you like
Thom

It has the prettiest abalone I've seen. Golden color. Nickel silver bolsters, perfect condition. I am unable to post pictures, but if you leave me an email I will send you pictures.
Thanks
Thom

I have a limited edition Frank Beltrame picklock. Perfect condition. Beautiful golden abalone. Send me your email and I'll send pictures

boots wrote: ↑Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:18 am These are some very solid knives with a quick report, just ordered another one. we need more "9 blades.

Where do you order them??

They are nice

I'm loving that Kris MM.