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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
Custom Photography
I provide professional knife photography and digital editing services for makers, collectors, and enthusiasts. Visit the news section to view work published in magazines and books.
Beyond knives, I also work in wildlife and outdoor photography. A macro image was a runner-up in Canadian Geographic Magazine, with additional work featured in books and award-recognized collections. View my broader portfolio at www.haslinger.ca.
If you have a knife you’d like professionally photographed or edited — for documentation, editorial submission, social media, or print — please complete the form below and attach any relevant images.
In-Studio Photography
In-studio photography is currently available within Canada only. Studio images consistently provide higher quality than mobile or casual photography. I use a full-frame camera system, professional strobe lighting, calibrated color workflow, and controlled backgrounds to accurately present each knife’s materials and finish.
Post-processing is kept minimal and intentional to ensure accurate, print-ready results.
Shipping & Insurance: Clients are responsible for shipping and insuring items during transit. Once photography and editing are complete, items are carefully returned to and as per clients instructions.
Pricing & Digital Editing
All pricing is in Canadian Dollars (CAD). USD and EUR payments are available on request.
In-Studio Photography - Canada only at this time.
- $160 CAD – Single image (knife and sheath count as one image)
- $180 CAD – Composition image (up to three views combined)
- Quoted – Composition image, special requests (props) and swords
- Note: Shipping and insurance are the client’s responsibility
Examples below illustrate the difference between a single image and a composition image.
Examples are representative. Final layout may vary depending on the knife and orientation.
Digital Editing
Professional digital editing enhances images while preserving the knife’s authentic condition. Editing focuses on exposure, color balance, contrast, and tonal consistency to ensure accurate, clean, and publication-ready results.
Authenticity Notice: Editing does not remove, conceal, or alter cracks, scratches, patina, wear, or other manufacturing or age-related characteristics. These details are intentionally preserved to ensure a truthful visual record.
This approach is suitable for editorial submission, insurance documentation, and collector reference.
Digital Editing Pricing
- $100 CAD – Single image (knife and sheath count as one image)
- $150 CAD – Composition image (up to three views combined)
- Quoted – Special requests and displays (props)
Digital File Delivery
Each edited image includes two digital files for your convenience:
- High-resolution file: Suitable for printing, publication, or archival purposes.
- Web-ready file: Optimized for online use, email, or social media.
You will receive these files via secure download link or email after the project is completed and final payment has been re ceived.
Editorial Submission (Included)
Digital submission to knife-related magazines and publications is included with your service. This covers image preparation, formatting, and submission according to each publication’s editorial guidelines.
Where appropriate, I will handle the submission process on your behalf and act as the point of contact during the editorial review period.
Please note: Editorial review and publication decisions are made independently by each publication and cannot be guaranteed.
Submission is typically made to multiple publication per project unless otherwise discussed.
Payment Information
Payments are accepted in CAD, USD, or EUR. Common methods include:
- Interac e-Transfer (preferred for Canadian clients)
- Credit card (via secure payment link, fee's may apply)
- PayPal or other electronic payment methods (on request, fee's apply)
Full payment is requested prior to completion of editing and submission services. International clients are responsible for any currency conversion fees.
Print Options
- 5×7 – $20 CAD
- 8×10 – $26 CAD
- Other sizes available on request
The photographer retains copyright of all images.
Good to Know
Workflow & Turnaround
After you submit your images via the form, I review the details and attached photos, then confirm the project scope, editing needs, and whether editorial submission is requested.
Typical turnaround time for in-studio photography and editing is 5–10 business days for standard projects. Larger or multi-piece submissions may require additional time.
Image Usage & Copyright
The photographer retains full copyright for all images. By submitting images for editing or publication, you confirm you have the rights to provide them.
Edited images may be used for editorial submission, promotional purposes, or portfolio display unless otherwise requested. E.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.
Editorial Submission Guidance
Editorial submission is included as part of the service. I prepare and submit images digitally to appropriate knife-related publications, following their submission guidelines.
Final publication decisions rest with the magazine and I have no controll over this.
Preparing Your Knife for Photography
- Background: Use a plain, light-colored, texture fee surface (e.g., a sheet of white paper). Avoid reflective or patterned surfaces.
- Exposure: Don't photograph in sunlight, rather early morning or later in the day just inside a window. This preserves metal highlights and prevents washout.
- Space: Leave adequate space about 2" or so around the knife to avoid clipping edges.
- Focus: Keep the entire knife sharp. Focus choices depends on your devise.
- Accessories: Include sheath or other relevant items if desired. Rather take 2 images then one.
- Accessories: Take multiple images from slightly diferent angles.
- Lighting: Diffuse natural light works best; avoid harsh direct light that causes glare or deep shadows.
Classes & 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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