Old Knife Restoration - FMM Stamp on the Blade
Today I am doing old knife restoration. The knife’s blade has markings FMM (Frosts Matts Mattsson). It is produced by Swedish knife factory - MORA. The blade is in terrible condition and the handle as well. Stick around to see how I restored this beautiful old knife!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Showing the old knife before restoration
00:36 Disassembling the old knife
03:05 Vinegar bath for 12 hours
03:25 Sanding the handle
05:20 Mixing and filling cracks on the handle with epoxy
06:13 Steel brush wheel cleaning after vinegar bath
08:42 Sanding the handle after drying and applying linseed oil
09:36 Sanding again and applying transparent epoxy
10:42 Restoring the blade with files
12:49 Sanding the blade
13:36 Fixing dents on bolster and sanding
14:07 Sanding the handle after drying and applying teak oil
14:43 Polishing all metal parts
16:03 Assembling the pocket knife
12:46 Old knife before and after restoration
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Hello everyone! This old knife restoration was definitely a fun and easy restoration with my new vice. Funny thing is that I got it in the middle of the video. Hey, better ever than never, right 😊 Stay safe and see you next Monday 😊 Boris, Norway
@T_A_G
3 жыл бұрын
Nice.. Mora knife. Made in Sweden.. :D ha de fint Timmy, Sweden
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Hei Timmy! Takk det samme 😊👍
@mercuryrising9174
3 жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations I've got the 125th anniversary edition of this knife it's not nearly as impressive as this older model. It's really boring. And the handle stains very easy just in moderate use. I've cleaned and sanded it multiple times.
@gtppaul3751
3 жыл бұрын
@@mercuryrising9174 handles need to be sealed/treated. Bare wood ofc stains
@ctouh9337
3 жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations эх
Nice to see old knifes saved. I.m born and raised in Mora and i had practise on one of the knife factorys a short while. Based on that logo on the knife it should be from around 1930-1950. Good job.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that is amazing to hear, thank you so much for info! I appreciate that very much! Beste hilsener fra Norge
I'm glad you kept the old handle. There's history there that shouldn't always be tossed aside. Nice job!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Isaac, I couldn't agree more 👍
@kennethwood713
Жыл бұрын
I always save the wood if possiable
@peratta9645
Жыл бұрын
Nice,nice,realy nice.
Wonderful restoration. I didn't realize until the end of the video that it was an old Morakniv. I have to get that vise! 👍 Also I very much appreciate that you preserve every piece on the restoration that you can, that is the true mark of a faithful restorer of antiquities and relics.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Cool, thank you so much Brian! I try my best, thanks for noticing that 😊👍
Of all the repair or restoration videos I’ve seen, I believe this is the first craftsman I’ve found who’s been willing to take the time to clean up and repair the handle on the piece being revived. I’m very pleased to have discovered your work. Many thanks!
Nice work, I also liked that you used classic locksmith tools, especially the file and no electrical aids.
Every new video, a new gem, I really enjoy these restorations very much. Thanks Boris
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is so nice to hear Nesdel! You are welcome 😊👍
It’s been a while since I’ve had time to just sit down and watch one of your amazing videos it’s been much needed. Phenomenal work Boris keep it up hope you and the family are doing good.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Robert! Thank you so much my man! It is a pleasure hearing from you 😊 We are all good, thanks. Hope you and your closest are well. Stay safe 👊😊
@r.w.customworks8432
3 жыл бұрын
FFD Restorations thanks all is well just trying to stay busy and stay sane 🤙
Thank you for sharing such an challenging restoration ... didn't think it would be anywhere close to the beautiful results you achieved ... Wow amazing
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
This is the FIRST honest to god full restoration I have seen that I can sware to...❤👍 keep up your good work...👌
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
¡Que madera difícil para lograrle una terminación más vistosa! De todas formas se nota que ha cumplido perfectamente con su función y lo seguirá haciendo. Muy interesante.
Excellent work! One of the few that did care to save the wood. This gives an extra quality touch! Perfect! Also the care of saving the original markings is correct! Great job!!!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, I appreciate your kind words and of course watching! Take care
New vise is sooooo freaking cool. And I agree with your decision to resand and change oil. Looked lots better. Another great video and restoration ❤️
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, my favorite 👍 Awesome! Super happy to hear that, thank you so much Latessa 💚
@latessaallison1228
3 жыл бұрын
FFD Restorations if you uploaded everyday I would watch them all 🤣 I love your work and I support you all I can.
Old knife someone wouldn't want. Turned into a knife everyone one would want. Great job well done.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much sir?
You are exactly restoring the whole knife, not just the idea of a knife. Great loyalty!
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
😊👍
Well done man! I wish I could find so many beautiful old knives like you do!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Grant! I am chasing them all the time. I have a pile of old knives now and for at least one year shooting material ... which is nice. I don't have to stress too much about finding a good candidate for a video :) Cheers
Mora's are excellent knives , I have 2 of them. My first was the Wilderness model which I bought for 13 dollars from Smoky Mountain Knife Works. The 2nd one I bought from the same place and it was a blade blank of which I think is the same blade as the Clipper. I put a cedar wood handle on it and I made a leather sheath for it. Now I carry it as part of my EDC.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for sharing 👍
Very nice work and a great end result! Thanks for sharing!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Ken!
Impressive that you were able to salvage that old wood handle. Very nicely done!
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, much appreciated 👍
Clear epoxy looks great on handles to bro, and it polishes put nice, i sometimes thread tip of tang and put small brass nut on them... great job on knife. Awesome vid!
Kudos for keeping the handle. Most youtube restoration channels would have tossed it.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
😃👍
@manuelaffonso2191
Жыл бұрын
Not ''My Mechanics'' . He would have done a much better job.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
@@manuelaffonso2191 by hand or with machines?
@chrisward978
Жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations probably with a lathe. Offset mounted to get the curvature right. I have respect for both versions. In your case, the end product justifies your decision.
@BUILT2KEEL
Жыл бұрын
Nice work, old knives deserve respect, 👍
Благодарю за ваш труд! Очень приятные и интересные видео))
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Огромное спасибо!
Well done! Mora knife is a good one. especially such old.
Отличная работа, золотые руки. 👍👍👍
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
😃👍
@user-ej7xg1is8z
Жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations Какая историческая ценность ножа?
Second time I have seen this video, I am speechless. Become crazy to have this one or any other restored by your Good self.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you so much 😃👍
@jayantilaljpatel4678
3 жыл бұрын
🤗
Awesome! Thanks for restoring the wood handle as well- most of other KZreadrs just replace it and kill the history with it. You coul have split the crack completely, clean the split area and glued it together first (I would use bone glue mix with some rabbit skin glue) to avoid using the 2K fix. If you prefer the used look fantastic (I do) but you can refresh wheathered wood too. Love your work!
@FFD_Restorations
2 жыл бұрын
That is a great suggestion, thank you so much Tomtom. I am so happy to read comments like this and learn. Thank you for sharing!
Nice job on restoring the old Mora
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Many thanks 👍
OUTSTANDING!!! Thanks for the video
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback ☺️
Adoro guardare gli artigiani del restauro di oggetti antichi, ci vuole tempo, pazienza e amore, ho la stessa passione. ❤️ Grazie. 🙏🏼
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
🤗
Magnifico trabajo como siempre Boris !!! Saludos 💪💪🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾🇺🇾
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Gracias Jorge! Saludos
Great job man I personally would have just made a new handle but I love the fact that you even though there was a huge crack you were actually able to repurpose the original handle and I love the new bench vise I would love to see if you could find a self turning screwdriver to restore
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 I try to save every piece that I can. This handle is at least 60 years old, so it would be shame to throw it away... I really do appreciate watching!
@tristanbarnett6271
3 жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations no problem man keep making great videos LOL
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
🙂👍
amazing job on the knife dude😀
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated 👍
Found your channel as a YT pop up! Glad I found it! Love your work! Now I’m subbed& looking forward to seeing more! ❤ from Texas, USA
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Hey, welcome aboard! Thank you kindly 😃👍
Love seeing the old Mora restorations. I am MagnetMan and I have found lots of them in the water in Sweden. I'd love to restore mine but don't have the tools and skill you have. Keep up the good work and I will continue to learn so maybe one day I can restore the many I have collected magnet fishing in Sweden 😁
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome, thank you very much! Hey, do you sell some of them? I am always looking for challenge to restore by hand 😃
@magnetmanuk
Жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations where are you based? I am in Sweden 🇸🇪 obviously.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Norway ☺️
Unfortunately there will be haters no matter what you do or how good your work is, please don't stop the content. I enjoy seeing other people's methods and maybe something that will help me in the future.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support Chris, that means a lot to me 🤗 Best wishes 👋
Oh and great job. Beautiful knife
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
Very nice job. I love old things, from vehicles to tools to furniture to kitchen implements. I fix everything till it wears completely out. Good job
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
That is awesome 👍
Another nice one! Am standing by for your next one.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you Mike!
Snyggt jobbat!
@FFD_Restorations
8 ай бұрын
🤗
You gave that old Mora a 2nd life very nice job on the restoration. I believe it’s a Mora #1, I own several when I go to the woods I wear a Mora 1or 2 around my neck Mors Kochanski style.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Thanks 👍
@r.endicott.5990
3 жыл бұрын
I have a knife similar to this the handle I believe to be blaze orange 🍊 very good skinning knife for hunting...😏
Very nice work! Nice job keeping as much of the original resources as possible👍🏻
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Hi Boris! Another nice restoration. Keep coming those great videos! :)
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Lukas 😆👍
3 cheers for the hand-cranked grinding wheel, and where most people throw the handle away, you kept it, and that was a good move. As close to original as it gets.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Lug!
Good work! I like that you didn't use electric tools and that you keep the old handle.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 👍
Вот это настоящая реставрация!!! 👍Огромная благодарность мастеру за то, что сохранил все оригинальные детали предмета. Смотрел и душа радовалась. Здоровья и благополучия Вам. С уважением.👋👋👋👌👌👌🙌
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Большое спасибо, мой хороший друг 😃👍
Very nice Mora knife. Good job! 👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mario 🙂👍
Increíble saludos desde Colombia
Bien hecho hermano 👏💪
Nice restore . Love the new vice will make work much easer .
@FFD_Restorations
11 ай бұрын
Awesome, thanks a lot! Vise is amazing 👌
Im glad you kept the handle looks really good well done
@FFD_Restorations
11 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
As always mate, it's AWESOME!!! Ihave one advice if you don't mind : with the next wooden handle, you can use the dust after sanding with white glue. It will be strong enough! See you soon!!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated mate 😉 Thanks for the tip! Always happy to hear and learn something new! Actually I have stopped using wood glue (white glue, I hope we think the same) because if it comes often with water and such it wears off. I am not talking one or two times, it takes some time to wear off but it is not long lasting. At least from my experience... Take care mate!
Quedo muy hermoso Muy buen trabajo
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Gracias 🙂👍
Nice Mora . Good job . 👍
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
Moras are great knives with really excellent steel.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
👍
Una restauración PERFECTA Feliz Ano Nuevo. Saludos desde Barcelona Catalonia
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
🤗👍🎄❄️🎅
Again great job!👌👌👌 High level video!👍👍👍 Restoration perfect as well!😍😍😍 I like old tool transformation!😱😱😱 You are make awesome stuff!😉😃😜 Cool to watch restoration like this!🍺🍩🍷 Thanks for sharing!👍👌😀
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thank you so much, I really do appreciated 👋😃👍
Another great job!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that John!
j'adore sont outillages manuelle, c'est génial
Отличная работа! 👍
@solobeastplay9588
7 ай бұрын
А где можно приобрести такой гриндер?
@FFD_Restorations
6 ай бұрын
🤝👋😄👍
@FFD_Restorations
6 ай бұрын
eBay
Another fine job you did.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you again sir!
Yo my friend excellent video learnt a lot from this thank you brother
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it! Cheers brother!
Ein wirklich schönes und lehrreiches Video. Perfekt gemacht. Respekt!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Ich danke dir sehr 😃👍
@Finn-rm8sg
3 жыл бұрын
Noch ein deutscher :)
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
☺️
Great work !! thanks for share
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You are very welcome ☺️👍
As usual a good restoration
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Many many thanks Mats, skål!
I like Mora knives. Nice job👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
☺️👍
this is better then 99% of other youtube so-called restaurations! With exception of possibly to much material loss of the knife-blade, the other channels should follow You.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
Beautiful restore
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
Fantastic job ! That blade came up great, you did a sterling job on it. The minute i saw you use that hand turn wire wheel and polisher I subscribed. 👌 Greetings from England.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you kindly!
Your videos are therapeutic they really help to relieve stress and tension
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Nice, I am glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!
EXELENTE TRABAJO SUPER ARTESANAL Y MUY BUENO EL VIDEO.. DESDE URUGUAY ..MONTEVIDEO .HASTA PRONTO CON OTRO TRABAJO ARTESANAL .. 25..4..2022..
@FFD_Restorations
2 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias Eduardo!
10,000 subscribers 💪😍... You did it! Can't wait til your at 1 million 😉😘
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Latessa 👋😊 Thank you, I could't make it without best fans like you 😉 Your wishes are highly appreciated 😄
Класс,чисто ручная работа,супер.
Great job. Would love to see you make a nice leather sheith for it too
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Coming soon! Before end of this year I will start making some leather sheaths... Thank you for watching!
I have 2 Mora knives as my wife comes from that part of Sweden, they carve like a dream!
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for sharing 👍
Вот это действительно реставрация. Сохранены все детали ножа, никакого новодела. Хорошая работа, особенно ручной круг полировальный позабавил.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
🤗
And you did it again another beautiful mora. Wish I can give two thumbs up Oh wait actually I can👍👍 BTW I like your new vise
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Thank you so much Richard 😀👍 Cool 😉
Richtig gute Arbeit!!!!!!!!!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Vielen Dank 😃👍
This what I definitely would call restoration, excellent work, thanks for posting
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
You kept the wood! Nice job!
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
Nice job on a nice Mora knife 👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks 😃👍
Great job.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Nagyon tetszik a videó !
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Nagyon köszönöm 👍
Un super Mora classic 👍👍👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
☺️👍
Cool my friend... Cool.
@FFD_Restorations
7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
grit job man amazing
Really Nice, hard work.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Oswaldo! Cheers!
thats SHARP.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
😁👍
Great job!
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Привет мастер Борис👋👋👋 как обычно радуешь новым видео👌🏽 хороший нож и хорошая реставрация , на этой неделе буду отправлять тебе посылку🤝✌🏻🇷🇺
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Привет легенда 👋👋👋 Спасибо вам большое 😆👍! Не беспокойтесь, все хорошо 🤝!
Nice work 👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Man, close to 10k... I am really happy for you!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man 😃👍 Yeah, very close... I can smell it. Joke aside, I am very happy and grateful for so many people hitting that subscribe button.
@alexanderalbach468
3 жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations you really deserve it. Your channel inspires that one can achieve great results without all this power tool stuff, which is great but most people don't own..
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome to hear, thanks Alexander!
Great work man..you are doing nicely. Keep it up..going to sub.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Much appreciated!
Broken handle and it was still a pain to get it off. Really well made knife, only if it was taken care of over the years. Nice that some one takes the time to give it longer life.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
I agree, also pretty happy that I could save it 👍
Amazing
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
☺️👍
Реставрация, это когда старую ручку в эпоксидной смоле пропитал, и так и оставил👍👍👍👍👍.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
👍
Nice job
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice work 👍👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks 👍
saya suka cara mu bekerja
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Terima kasih 👍
it is a good thing to have a sharp spine, for striking the magnesium rod. good work ^^
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
😊👍
Time pass restoration The way you are doing it seems you are turning the mountain upside down. Keep on going
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Many many thanks Menino!