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Knife Restoration
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I repair and restore knives, cutlery, and other related items to maintain them in the best possible condition — both for continued use and for future collectors' enjoyment around the world. I offer a wide range of services, many of which involve the repair of flawed or missing handle parts, metal resurfacing, sharpening, and cleaning.
As with any repair work, there are limitations to what can be done. Unfortunately, for some items, it is not always possible to significantly improve their condition.
Please inquire with details and, if possible, images of your items and concerns. I’ll be happy to respond and, if needed, invite you to mail the item in for evaluation. I will then promptly follow up with a quotation regarding the feasibility and cost of any proposed repairs. The images to the left show a before-and-after of a William Morton Dagger restoration project.
Heat Treating Services
I specialize in high-alloy stainless steels, including—but not limited to—Nitro-V, CPM S35-VN, CPM S30V, CPM 154, BG 42, ATS 34, Elmax Superclean®, Sandvik 13C26, AEBL, 440C, and stainless damascus. I also heat treat tool steels such as O1, A2, D2, D6, 5160, L6, 52100, the W-series, and carbon damascus steels.
My heat treating services are geared toward other knifemakers or industries that require specialty heat treating on a small scale.
I use a custom-designed heat treating furnace with full atmospheric controls and digital temperature regulation accurate to ±3°F at 2000°F. Heat treating and quenching cycles are tailored to the intended use of each product. Multiple quenching and tempering media are used to ensure optimal performance. A cold tempering cycle is optionally applied for additional performance gains.
Knife Photography
I now offer knife photography services to both makers and collectors. Head over to the news section to view my images published in various knife-related magazines and books. Did you know I also enjoy wildlife and outdoor photography? One of my macro shots was a runner-up in Canadian Geographic Magazine. Visit www.haslinger.ca to explore some of my photography.
If you have a special piece you'd like professionally photographed — whether for social media, magazine submission, or insurance documentation — I can help.
I shoot with a full-frame digital camera using various backgrounds. A professional strobe setup with umbrellas and reflectors highlights each knife’s features with a creative, editorial style. Minimal post-processing ensures media- and print-ready images.
Inquire about photographyClasses & Demonstrations
Classes on various knifemaking topics are available. They range from beginner to advanced, and you’ll walk away with a finished knife. Please view the pages below for additional course information.
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