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I believe they are made in prisons in the Soviet countries.
Bill

Simichrome (or similar) on a soft rag, used briskly. Then plain paste wax.
Bill

Usually, they are the same thing.
Bill

There are no AK parts in these, but it makes a good story.
Bill

Class and tact are acquired attributes.
Bill

I can't help. Sorry. Anyone else?
Bill

Drb
I don't personally own one of the Home Decorators models. I found them after I got a large antique map chest. I would think they would hold them all-especially in the larger sizes.
Bill

Charlie
The levers are nickel plated steel. You polished through the copper undercoat, down to bare steel.
Bill

Glad you like it!
Bill

Here is another trick. After you do your file work, polish the cuts to mirror finish (or not). Then heat the spring until it turns blue. Immediately remove the heat. Let cool. Polish only the high areas to bright steel.
Really cool color that will stay there indefinitely.
Bill

I have not converted one, but there is not much room without thicker scales. A leaf spring would be a must.
Bill

Yes. I believe it heat treats like 1095.
Bill

I have a Benchmade 2500 clone on my desk. Letter opener/fingernail cleaner. Ms Debbie has a Jaguar as a kitchen utility knife.
Bill

There are some broken knives on http://www.bladeauction.com
Bill

Hammer/Imperial-same thing. You do not have to take it apart to replace the spring! Some of these did not use a rivet to hold the spring in place. Instead, a piece of the liner was punched out and bent down to hold the spring. You have to figure out a way to bend it up to remove the old spring. You ...