Going through my dad's things I found an old beat up Craftsman knife (5.5") and sheath. Both beat up. Can they be restored/and is it worth it?

Mike,

Since you've had no response to a question that's been here for some days, I'll chip in...

First, a picture, or pictures, would greatly aid knowledgeable knife makers suggesting solutions that might be doable and providing estimates of cost. I'm guessing the closer your want it to appear original, the higher the cost. Reproduction of the sheath would probably be easier and cost less.

My GUESS is that a good path forward would be to have someone use the blade as basis for a new knife. Careful stock removal would be important and could likely be done without even requiring new heat treatment. My suggestion would be to leave the maker flexibility regarding blade size and configuration as well as choice of handle, hilt, etc.

The cost of materials,and especially time, required to restore your Dad's knife would probably cover a fairly nice handmade knife, to say nothing of the high quality production knives routinely available in sporting goods stores, at knife shows, etc. You obviously do need estimates, but only you can answer your question, " --- is it worth it?"

Good hunting,

Thanks Emory, Appreciate your response. As it was the only one, I surmise this knife thread on A/R is really inactive. I'll probably take it to a gun/knife show.

TNX Mike

Your knife would have actually been produced by Camillus at the time i think. They are now a chinese company. Like Emory said, a custom maker is the best answer.

Search you tube for knife restorers.

I have watch several people do such work.