Lion Navaja

kronckew · 30th December 2018, 09:43 AM

I'd stick a ~1 in. solid or split key ring thru the hole to help raising the lock, like mine:

Mel H · 30th December 2018, 01:02 PM

I like these knives, I have some other larger old ones. I've got a some split spring rings in my toolbox but they're brand new and don't look quite right, I'll keep an eye open for one with some age and patina.

Here's one of my older Navajas.

Chris Evans · 31st December 2018, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mel H

I like these knives, I have some other larger old ones. I've got a some split spring rings in my toolbox but they're brand new and don't look quite right, I'll keep an eye open for one with some age and patina.

Here's one of my older Navajas.

Now. that's a really nice and colectable piece - Congratulations!

Cheers
Chris

Rick · 31st December 2018, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mel H

I've got a some split spring rings in my toolbox but they're brand new and don't look quite right, I'll keep an eye open for one with some age and patina.

Patina can be achieved on steel by a day or two soak in a thick paste made with instant coffee.

kronckew · 31st December 2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Patina can be achieved on steel by a day or two soak in a thick paste made with instant coffee.

Add a dash of hydrogen peroxide to jazz it up.

Mel H · 31st December 2018, 08:48 PM

I've already dropped a couple into a damp flower pot in the garden, it'll probably do the job in a couple of weeks but you can never be sure with modern spring steels.

fernando · 31st December 2018, 09:27 PM

Amazing ! why not spending a few more bucks and buy the real antique thing, instead of testing these alchemist schemes ?

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Mel H · 31st December 2018, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Amazing ! why not spending a few more bucks and buy the real antique thing, instead of testing these alchemist schemes ?

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Referring back to my earlier post, I did say I'll keep an eye open for one with some age and patina. It's not a great priority at the moment. ( I'm just in the process of opening a new bottle of single malt to help bring in the New Year in quarter of an hour or so )

Best wishes to all.

fernando · 31st December 2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kronckew

... I'd stick a ~1 in. solid or split key ring thru the hole to help raising the lock, like mine:...

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Originally Posted by Mel H

... I've got a some split spring rings in my toolbox but they're brand new and don't look quite right ...

Some detail Wayne doesn't seem to mind of, though !

kronckew · 31st December 2018, 01:41 PM

Mine have the rings they came with, the Okapi and Kudo ones are recent tho. The others are older, the small one is quite old. The other is one made in Germany before they licensed them to South Africa to become the Okapi.

cookyboy1 · 31st December 2018, 06:35 PM

I have a navaja which might have a lion mark on the blade,thought you might like to see it.if it's not the same as the lion navaja perhaps you could identify it for me .thanks

fernando · 1st January 2019, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cookyboy1

I have a navaja which might have a lion mark on the blade,thought you might like to see it.if it's not the same as the lion navaja perhaps you could identify it for me .thanks

Difficult to read the mark on your navaja, cookyboy1. Could you improve the pictures; or tell us what are those letters ?

30th December 2018, 09:43 AM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	I'd stick a ~1 in. solid or split key ring thru the hole to help raising the lock, like mine: Attached Images

30th December 2018, 01:02 PM	#2
Mel H Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North East England. Posts: 107	I like these knives, I have some other larger old ones. I've got a some split spring rings in my toolbox but they're brand new and don't look quite right, I'll keep an eye open for one with some age and patina. Here's one of my older Navajas. Attached Images Last edited by Mel H; 30th December 2018 at 02:02 PM.

31st December 2018, 06:35 PM	#11
cookyboy1 Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 7	Navaja I have a navaja which might have a lion mark on the blade,thought you might like to see it.if it's not the same as the lion navaja perhaps you could identify it for me .thanks Attached Images

31st December 2018, 08:48 PM	#6
Mel H Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North East England. Posts: 107	I've already dropped a couple into a damp flower pot in the garden, it'll probably do the job in a couple of weeks but you can never be sure with modern spring steels.

31st December 2018, 09:27 PM	#7
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Amazing ! why not spending a few more bucks and buy the real antique thing, instead of testing these alchemist schemes ? .

31st December 2018, 01:41 PM	#10
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	Mine have the rings they came with, the Okapi and Kudo ones are recent tho. The others are older, the small one is quite old. The other is one made in Germany before they licensed them to South Africa to become the Okapi.