Had a guy stop in at the house a while back & showed me this knife.It was rust from top to bottom.The leather handle was all but rotted off.It was his fathers millitary knife.He asked me if I could do anything for him.I told him I would do what I could.No guarentees.So just completed my first repair.I just thought I would post a couple of pics.Not real great but its better than before.

very good. i have done a couple of "repairs" from house fires.

Any tips would be appreciated.I tried to burn the leather a bit to put some age on it.

Looks good!  Love the old WWII fighting knives...

I think you did a good job. I think the leather will age over time
Dana

You did an "Outstanding" job on that knife.  Just rub the leather with a good conditioner and it will darken a little bit and over time it will darken more.

After I burn buffed the leather I put super glue on it.Maybe that was a mistake.Live & learn.