Rare and EXTREMELY Small Keychain Knife Restoration
The size matters, this rare souvenir keychain knife is extremely small and it was seriously a real challenge to restore it. Every part is so small that I needed to work with extra care. I also in this video made new liners and the spring.
About The Keychain Knife
Lovely one blade antique “Souvenir” Keychain Pocket Knife by Contento. Made in Germany from the Mid centuries.
Keychain knife itself weighs only 0.18 oz (6 gr). The length with closed blade is 1.3” or 3,5 cm, and with open blade is 2.6” (6,5 cm). That is small. Beside the knives Contento was making spoons, forks, egg beaters, bottle openers, etc.
German Knife and Sword Makers, by J. Anthony Carter, lists Contento as a trademark first registered by Peter Altenbach & Sohne in 1921 located in Solingen. At the end of the 80’s Altenbach was bought by an American company and then sold again to a German consortium in the 90’s.
The Restoration Process
I started by spraying the knife with multi-spray. Waited for a couple of minutes and I easily pulled out a single blade. With extra care I managed to dismantle all parts without any damage. I submerged parts in a 35% vinegar solution for a few hours, washed them and realized that I have to make new liners and a spring. I made new parts from an old pocket knife.
The blade was in decent condition, so I just sanded the blade by hand and polished afterwards.
I sanded the covers with sandpaper 1200 grit. The print has starter pilling and I didn’t have any choice, I had to sand it away. Later on I printed a new design of Trondheim Domkirke and transferred it on the cover. I did this for the first time and was very pleased with the result.
In this video I used brass pins to secure this small keychain knife. At the end I added the keychain ring. I haven’t sharpened the blade, because the knife is so small that it is not easy to hold it properly. Sharp edge would be a problem and could easily lead to injury. I don’t want that to happen.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Before restoration
00:25 Restoration in progress
14:49 After restoration
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I enjoyed every second 👌 To think that little thing needed so much work😁 nice work fixing the cracked scale. Are you using transfer paper?
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, glad to hear that Restored! I haven't expected so much work on this one to be honest 😅. I used regular paper for labels. You just pill off the labels, print directly on the glossy side (mirror of course and have to be laser printer) and the glue will absorb the pigment after application 👌
@RestoredChannel
3 жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations Great tip, will need to try it!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
😊👍
Super restoration
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Giorgos!
Nicely done..keep going 😍👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊👍
Hello FFD beautiful knife good restoration well done my friend
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Vince! Thanks a lot my friend!
Relaxing to watch! Nice job, came out really nice!!
@FFD_Restorations
5 ай бұрын
Much appreciated, thanks for the feedback!
Wow! You *rebuilt* that tiny thing! I would've given up on it, what with all the rust. You even put new artwork on the handle. I am in awe.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Euel! There were many challenges on this one and surprises, but I made it throw 😅
Really good job it turned out super cute and shiny new one you are really amazing and the video
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Alan! Much appreciated!
Love the mini bathtub
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 😆👍
Cool 👍💪✌️🙋♂️
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks ✌😃👍
Very cute. 👍
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
😆👍
Great Job ❤️👍❤️
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
Nice small knife 👍👍👍👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍👍👍
I love small things and I think that old knives are cool. I am very jealous. Lol
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yeah they are cool! I appreciate watching!
@steviewonder8950
3 жыл бұрын
That's what she said!
@Eggstillstanding
3 жыл бұрын
@@steviewonder8950 BRUH
@steviewonder8950
3 жыл бұрын
@@Eggstillstanding I couldn't resist 😂
not so easy that one, and one of your best, nice work
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Not easy at all, but it was fun. Wow, much appreciated!
Awesome restoration, I love the end result
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Koray!
Skill and patience very nice mini knife .... anybody else would just kick it aside
@FFD_Restorations
2 жыл бұрын
That was truly a tough one. It amazes me that smaller things take more time to restore... Thank you Tony for checking out my older videos! Much appreciated!
Отличная работа,почти новый нож!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
😀👍 Спасибо за просмотр!
I love to watch your work! Incredible job with the decal! Thank you for sharing!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Oh cool, thanks a lot Heather 😃👍
Too cool!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
😆👍
Awesome 🤘💕
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🤗
Nicely restored, well done 👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
A miniature porcelain bathtub. How cool is that? :-)
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
😆👍
I love watching your work. I never thought about those being rare. I have one just like it that my sister brought back as a little gift from a trip to Germany in the 60. Mine has lived in a cuff link case and looks like it did the day she gave it to me.
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that is awesome. I am jealous now Thank you kindly sir
Outstanding sir! It was a pleasure watching you work. Of course you know interpol is looking for you right? Admit it, you stole the Geico Gecko's bath tub. How cruel.😄
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Tom! Hey, he can buy a new one 😆👍
That is so cute. So tiny. I love it. Great job as always my friend.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it is cute. Big thanks 😀👍
Satisfied!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
Knife job Mr- Boris, very interesting technic for the restoration. Thank you for the lesson.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Mr. Nesdel, glad you liked it 😃👍
Really a nice one again. Gorgeous little knife.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks my man!
Борис, приветствую, рад тебя видеть!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Привет Антон! Спасибо!
Not much more to say besides GREAT job! Came out amazing... From Madrid - Spain, Cheers!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Greetings 👋😀
Well done Boris! it was amazing how small that was, I bet it was challenging!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Grant! Yes it was, every step was just to find the way to restore it in the best manner. It totally surprised me with how much time I spent on this one 😂 Cheers
A job well done buddy. The end result was amazing.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much buddy 😀👍
that was amazing restoration and to much dedication to your work it is inspiring,
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rami 😀👍
Impressive and very well done Boris! Really enjoyed the video. Take care 😃👍🏼
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, many thanks David! You too 😃👍
Superbe restauration comme d 'habitude .
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Encore merci beaucoup 😀👍
Hi Boris, nice restoration, I love it 🙂 It turned out really great. I like the attention to detail. Also, the bathtub is great 😀
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Lukas 😀👍 I appreciate watching!
Cool job 👍 And great restoration👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
Gran trabajo....esto en realidad seria una reconstruccion....hay gran variedad de herramientas manuales...genial....
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias Diego!
Привет мой друг Борис👋👋👋 этот Немецкий мини нож получил новую жизнь я знаю что тебе восстановить любой нож не помеха👌🏽 ты мастер своего дела и надежный друг🤝 желаю тебе успехов в твоей деятельности ✌🏻 будь здоров и ждём новых контентов 😋
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Привет легенда 👋👋👋 Очень признателен, мой друг, спасибо, я желаю тебе того же 🤝!
Отличная работа!!!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Большое спасибо!
Wow it was like you was performing delicate surgery the whole time. Very garcefull and careful the whole time through. This came out top notch!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it felt that way. I think I spent too much time on this one. Who would thought that for such a small knife 😂
@lordvengerx
3 жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations lol I can imagine. But it really paid off in the end. Patience's is a virtue indeed
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
☺️👍
@lordvengerx
3 жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations 🐱👍
Magnífica restauración!!! Guau!!!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias 👍
Nice result bro! Greetings from Germany and stay healthy!:-)
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! Much appreciated, you too!
I have the same one! My grandma gave it to me
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is super cool. They are rare, take care of that one!
За что 👎 то? Такой кропотливый труд только положительной оценки достоен!
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Спасибо 🙏
What a nice, neat and organized shop/room! Are you in Germany?
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am in Norway 👋😀
👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
😃👍
Simply amazing as always Would I be out of line requesting a channel sticker ?
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Not at all, just email me your details and address at support@findfixdonate.com and I will send you a sticker! (Please be aware that I have to receive your full name and address in order to send you a sticker. Your personal details will not be stored by me, it will be erased after successfully shipment.)
C'est de la poésie !
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
😃👍
Где же вы берете старые ножи? Этот нож как будто выкапали)
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Я покупаю их на местном сайте для рекламы. Возможно 👍
Cool anvil. Did you make it?
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I bought it like that 😊
👍😁
@FFD_Restorations
Жыл бұрын
👍
Where do you get all those old tools?
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
I buy them from a local site for advertising.
@larldergroe2231
3 жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations Thank you for the answer, I really enjoy your work
Здравствуйте! Пожалуйста, подскажите, что за материал Вы используете на 6:45?
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Привет! Всего лишь двухкомпонентный эпоксидный клей, который называется «супер эпоксидная смола». Его нужно вылечить примерно за 12 часов.
@user-wt2cb7pd1s
3 жыл бұрын
Спасибо! Вы большой умничка!!😍
You should see the small knife I have. It is half that size. I need to restore it as well.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Nice 👌 I wish you good luck.
Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated, thank you!
@oneshotme
3 жыл бұрын
@@FFD_Restorations You're very welcome!!!!
Привет Норвежец
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Привет Дмитрий 👋😃
@Zhdyzhdak_Zhdydak
3 жыл бұрын
Молодец,хорошая работа👍
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
@@Zhdyzhdak_Zhdydak
👏👏👍🇦🇺
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
👋😃👍 Greetings
First!!!!!
@Eggstillstanding
3 жыл бұрын
Second comment at least
@korayhamit7851
3 жыл бұрын
3rd comment
@jets1230
3 жыл бұрын
I was really first bro
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
😃👌
Why do I feel like I am watching some sort of 'workshop porn' whenever I watch this channel? Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like it, I just feel a bit naughty.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
That is not my intention 😆👍
Ok man I like your videos but your last 3 videos have had silly thumbnails of you doing silly expressions with your mouth.
@FFD_Restorations
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam. Yes, I am testing out new thumbnails to see performance for CTR.