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Replace inlay on a Vesuvius?
Posted: Wed May 16, 2001 12:00 am
by Richard K
Just got a Vesuvius and while I like the knife, I'm not wild about the blue inlay. Is it possible to remove the inlay in one piece in order to use it as a pattern for replacement material. I'd like to use carbon fiber or a rosewood veneer. Any thoughts?
Posted: Fri May 18, 2001 7:25 pm
by Blades
I suppose you could. I would wait and ask Sal what they used to hold the inlay in with. Just in case its some super epoxy or something. Good luck.
Blades
Posted: Fri May 18, 2001 9:45 pm
by Richard K
Thanks for the reply Blades. Yeah I'm a little reluctant to tackle it without that info. Sure would look nice with an exotic wood or CF inlay though.
Rich
Posted: Tue May 29, 2001 8:03 pm
by sal
Hi Richard. I imagine you could dig it out, it is glued in. You could carve a replacement, make sure it is an exact fit, then re-glue.
Tjhe shell insert is .030, make sure your replacement is no thicker.
sal
Posted: Wed May 30, 2001 6:55 pm
by Richard K
Thanks Sal, I'm still working up the courage but as soon as I find a piece of suitable material (and the time) I think I'll attempt it.
Rich