My goodness, John your description of the Barbershop and your younger days is spot on with what I experienced. My dad took us to an old school shop called 'Don the Sportsman's Barbershop'. Don was the owner, and all the fancy men went to him. He was a 'Stylist', which meant he kept your hair long and blew it dry. All of us kids sat in either Glenn or Jimmy's chair. We would tell them the style we wanted, and they would bust out the Wahl buzzers and do the same cut they did to every kid. They only knew one way go cut hair. I'm only 5 years younger than you, but the South lagged behind those of you in the Northern states. Back then that mattered. My father wanted my older brother and me to look ship shape all the time. Occasionally he would actually buy us a 50 cent 12 ounce bottle of coke from Don's machine, but only if we made him proud by saying 'Yes sir', and 'No sir' to all the men in the shop.
John - couple of other things I remember when going to the barber shop in Rochester,N.Y.. in the 1950âs and 1960âs: 1. Having to sit on a board that set on the arms of the chair so the barber could cut your hair when you were small. 2. Getting to sneak pictures of girls in the Police Gazette magazine in the shop while waiting your turn in the chair. 3. Back then ( donât know how it is now) most,if not all, the barber shops were unionized and not open on Wednesdays. 4. Getting what we called âBrush Cutsâ in the summer. Seems like yesterday.
When I was a kid,1960's, one of my favorite stores was the Western Auto Hardware and department store. You could buy this knife and all the other Western brand items there.
I loved going western auto when I was a kid. I have started buying some of the wizard tools they carried. I donât know if I will ever get a complete set of anything they carried but Iâm trying
Awesome Scout! What I remember as a kid going to the barbershop with my dad was the gossip and trash talking that went on. They would say the women were gossips but these men won the prize. There is an old Andy Griffith show about men gossiping that is priceless. When I got old enough to go to the barber by myself in the late 60âs, my dad always asked if I got my change because it wasnât short enough. Regards and stay safe!
I went to the same barber from about age 3 until I was 18, often with my dad and my brother. Loved the smell in there. Sadly after I had left for college the barber, Frank, lost his wife due to cancer about a year before he was due to retire. The day he retired he closed up shop and took his own life. I often think of him 30+ years later. Great job on the knife, and I really love the wooden sheaths. I have a couple of blades I might try that with!
Scout rafter you did a wonderful job bringing back that western knife! The knife sheath was outstanding! I now know what I can do to clean up my uncles WWII military knife. He was a signal man in the navy. Its been in good shape since I found it as a kid when he passed in the 1960s. I always found it special to have as well as his signal book and pocket Bible. I also found his wood carvings unbelievable!
I found an old leather handle knife amongst my grandfathers old tools. I found your channel when I was looking for information on how to restore it. Thatâs a while ago now. As always, thanks for the tips. By the way. My grandfather used to take me to the barber shop. Seven barbers, no waiting. You donât see that anymore.
Great job...đđșđž Nothing better then old barbershops. Straight edge shave with hot lather, sheers and scissors, the leather straps, powder dusting at the end, most of all ,,the stories from the old timers, priceless...went there for 30 yrs, when my barber died , nothing replaced him. Home clippers from then till now.
My favorite knife is a Western that was given to me by my Old Buddy George, he bought it when he was just 18, his first hunting knife.....50 some years later he passed it on to me and I've had it for the last decade or so. He once lost the knife in the outdoors and it was found about a year later.....I restored it and it's just beautiful now, original leather case and original leather handle even after sitting outdoors for about a year.
Cool I have my grandfathers Western L66 made in the 30âs by the stamp on the blade. Still have the original scabbard too. I treasure it, such a practical and useful knife.
I am used to your amazing metal work. That sheath is amazing. Great wood and leather work! I love Tandy Leather. Someday I want to learn how to do leatherwork.
Great restoration of that knife. I think I may have had one of those. I like the stacked leather look, but like you said, it needs to be maintained. Those sheaths and frogs are awesome! I have one of those junky swords that was my brothers (he passed away) and I'm going to put a stacked leather handle on it. I've only been to the barber a few times. My step mom would cut my hair, she was a stylist in Marin County CA back in the day so, had a live in "barber". Then working at the jail, #1 guard and clippers. Wash and go. Now I look like a hippie. It's crazy long! Stay healthy!
My dad was a farmer, but became a barber later in life. He wanted a job that would last all year. I helped him clean the barbershop on Mondays and got a free haircut, loved the smell, also. Great knife restoration, love the leather. I know that marines are called leathernecks, but always wondered where that term came from.
Larry Back in the 1700âs Marines weâre dealing with pirates and all sorts of dangerous types. Swords were in fashion back then so Marines would wear high collars made of leather to protect their necks... đđ
I always enjoy your videos. After high school I went to Barber College and became a Barber. Like you I was always fascinated with the barbershop. Well it only took me three years to realize that being a Barber wasn't all I thought it was. Then off to the military four years. Then College on the GI bill and systems Engineer. The information you provide when refurbishing tools is great. I use it often when repairing or renewing a tool. Thank you my friend for sharing your talents and knowledge. Stay safe and healthy my friend.
I have a great Italian barber. He trims up the back of my neck with a straight razor.....love it. I started shaving with a straight a few years ago. He gave me tutorials on sharpening and stropping when I started. He told me he would do over 200 hot shaves a week in the 1960âs. I am sure he is struggling with the lockdown. I hope everyone will be generous with all service people when things open up.
Super nice job as always, thanks for showing how those snap hardware pieces are installed, I never realized how they were attached like that, and by the way the haircut looks great too, if you didnât tell us you did it yourself I would have never asked. Cheers Ken
Good video. I love Western brand knives as well (they are an OK knife that looks great). Back in 1966, my grandfather bought me a Western Black Beauty F66. I used that knife up until about 10 years ago when I decided to collect Western knives and I made it a part of my collection. The first thing I did was get the rest of the whole Black Beauty series knives (F39, F48A, F40, F48B, and F28). Whenever I find a Westen knife in a pawn shop or second-hand store for a great price I buy it. I now need to start bringing them back to life (none of them are as in as poor condition as the knife in this video). Thanks for the video!
Great restoration. The knife and the scabbard came out great. Also your haircut came out very nice. I canât wait for the barbershop to open up again. Someone was telling me from now on getting a haircut will be by appointment only. Ugh!
I used to love going to the barber shop as a kid. My Dad would take me and my brother once a month to see our barber Rex Stubbings. There was only 2 hair cut styles we could have. Short back and sides or crew cut. It was a great place.The walls were covered in old framed black and white photos of boxers and football teams Old guys listening to the horse racing on an old counter top wireless or reading the paper and discussing football. When the hair cut was done the barber would brush you off with that little powdered brush. Old Rex cut my hair from the age of 3 until I was 32 years old. Sadly he passed away and the old shop was closed never to reopend as a barbers. Take care every one and stay safe and healthy.
I am a little surprised you don't have a barber chair collection complete with the Barbicide jars and a selection of Oster buzz cutters somewhere in that house! Nice job on the knife. I learned a lot about dealing with stacked leather. I have a few that way. Thanks for posting SC, it is always a pleasure to watch your videos!
Now. I totally agree on the haircut. Mine hasnât been this long since about noon, 4 Apr 1986. Lincoln!!! Thatâs Marine boot polish! Oh ya.... great job on the knife and scabbard. Iâm making I new sheath for my Brit survival knife. I need to got some of the brass rivets.
Hey Scout, I really think that knife came out spot on. It doesnât look new, more like an old knife thatâs been looked after which to me is the perfect outcome. I really like the shape of the blade on that knife so Iâm going to see if I can get lucky and find one for myself. All the best my friend and remember, DONâT go injecting disinfectant.đđ. Stuart & Lea đŠđș
Stuart Lockwood. Hi Stuart & Megan, how kind of you to ask. We are going reasonably well considering the injuries. My wife, Leanne, has a good way of thinking because sometimes I get sick of the pain and discomfort so she reminds me that I should be grateful because at least weâre alive to feel the pain and that it only temporary. Pretty hard to argue with that. It shuts me up anywayđđđ. Thanks heaps, Stuart & Lea. đ
I still have my Oster clipper (almost 50 years) and my son cut my hair this week. I hope I will be able to travel there and meet you. It was a good life back in those days. Regards from Venezuela.
Scout, my favorite memories of the barber shop was when the haircut was over, the barber would ask what type of hair oil you wanted, he had two large bottles, one red, the other green....the red was Roy Rogers And the green was Gene Autrey! But the best part was the way they smelled! The closest you can get to it today is made by a company called Pinaud.... as a matter of fact, they probably made it back then....Iâll always remember the smell in that old barber shop!
I'm surprised you don't have a Buzz Cut considering you were a Jughead, the Pompadour looks good though!! I can remember 25Âą haircuts, how 'bout you!!âș
Great restoration Scoutcrafter! The black scabbard looks really nice with the natural leather. Youâre right though. You will have to go through all that trouble again in a hundred years (if you keep it in a leaky barn, 200 if you keep it in the house). đ Best save yourself the trouble and send it to me. I love old Western knives! đŹđđŒ We still have Friday to look forward to because your video comes out. Thank you for that! Take care.
About 20 years ago I overheard my hairdresser (not barber) say, "You can't make chicken salad out of chicken shit." When I realized he was talking about me, I went out and bought Oster hair clippers. If my hairs start getting long, I buzz them off at 1/2". Figure those clippers paid for themselves 2-3 hundreds of times over. So, Scout, let me know the next time you need a hair cut. Oh, and I only dream I had your problems.
I never would have thought to sand a leather handle to restore it. Now I know! Great clip of Estwing dipping their leather handles. I need to go hunting for the video. Excellent restore on this now beautiful Western knife. Hard not to love the looks of a good Western blade.đđ»đđ»đđ»
You have so much experience with tools and restorations that I always learn something. Thanks. That's a beautiful knife restoration and scabbard set you made up . Very practical. You solved a loose guard problem for me. An epoxy repair didn't occur to me. Now I'm going to try it. Best regards from the Intermountain West.
Always remember the smells of the barbershop me and my dad went to. My son likes his hair short so it was driving him crazy. I cut it for him a couple of days ago. Surprised me he let me do it. I would say I didn't do to bad. Now I think he is going to do mine. Not to hard not a lot left. You and 357 are getting me interested in knives. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks
We used to go to Don's Barber Shop when we were kids. He had a shoe buffing machine with the red and black buffing brushes. He would let us buff our Chuck Taylors !
So true about the barber I wish I had advance notice to get a haircut before they closed lol I ended up pulling out the oster as well to give the hair a buzz. Man I was waiting to hear fuller and then I heard you say blood groove haha lol must be a military thing my father use to always call that a blood groove on knives and then watching and talking to knife makers I got the weird look when I said blood groove they knew what I was talking about, but they call them fullers.
@@ScoutCrafter oh yeah of course I totally agree things were more simple as a kid, now it seems all complicated and technical. Take automobiles for instance now its like going to a doctor well do you need general work, diagnostic, electrical, body work etc or do you need general, cardiologist, pulmonologist, dermatologist etc
Beautiful job .I had cancer a few years ago. When my hair grew back it looked like little orphan Annieâs I went to several beauty shops but couldnât get in so I went to and old barber. He had the little red and white pole and it was a tiny shop. I threw open the door and yelled â can you cut the mess off my head!!??â I thought the man was gonna pass out. He cut it real short and it grew back straight. But I bet he remembers me cause his hands shook the whole time...lol
Sadly I had a mother who had a beauty shop in our garage.Ladies would come to her from very far away to get their hair done. I say sadly because she cut my hair as well and never cut it like a barber did so I always looked kind of weird. The good thing is that after hanging around there all my life I picked up a few pointers. I cut my wifeâs hair on Monday and she didnât even hit me afterwards! I just shave my head with the clippers when needed.
Funny story , when I was in basic training at Ft. Dix New Jersey winter Jan - Mar. 1968, we would march to inside training buildings , for films, but from having layers of wool winter uniforms, which we needed out doors,now were in doors, but when were sitting in a classroom with I swea 80 Degree temps. we would doze, off, WHAM suddenly AWAKEN by being hit with a chalk board eraser, while DI yelled ,YOU A SLEEP TRAINEE ! ha ha. Your suddenly loud voice , explaining end cuts on board--suddenly for a split second I thought I was back in Basic training. ha h. Good job on Knife & sheath.
Ron- That is so funny- We had DI with a 2x4! If you fell asleep he would wack you in the back of the head! One day I dozed off and I heard WACK! He nailed the recruit next to me and the was the last time I fell asleep! =D
Good Video John! Ya no, it was quite a few years after I got out of the USN that I still spit shined my shoes. The funny thing was when ever my wife and I would go to a wedding and we would dance I would always say watch the shoes, watch the shoes. Even now I still use water and an old tee shirt to shine my shoes. Take care and stay healthy, Vince
Vincent - Years ago your shoes said a lot about you! One day my dryer crapped out and I called Sears, they sent a repair man who was clean cut, in uniform and his shoes were beautifully polished. After 20 minutes is was apparent the guy was an expert... I commended him in his appearance and work ethics and tipped him $25! When he left I called Sears and praised his service. Only time I ever had such great service from anyone! đđ
ScoutCrafter John, funny you talk about appearance. I think any branch of the services teaches you how to be squared away. Some of my coworkers used to chid me about ironed and starched work pants. Of course these are the ones that never did any time in the service. When I was in Boot Camp we used to kid ourselves that some day we will make someone a good wife. LOL.
I don't remember the incident, but my mom told me that when I was a toddler in the 1950s, her mom, my grandma tried to cut my hair (she did this for the whole family). Apparently, about half way through, I started screaming so much that she had to stop. My mom had to take me to the barber's for the remaining half of the haircut.
Just another day , yes ! No big deal cutting doses not make your hair thicker but genetics do ! Keep that leather alive with leather food.good drawing đ
Seeing the tin of Parade Gloss brought me out in a cold sweat. Anyone who has ever served will know of the pride taken for "best boots" which are only ever worn for parades etc and which are guarded jealously to stop any mark spoiling the mirror shine. Day to day work boots may be clean but nowhere near the shine created with huge amounts of spit and polish and rubbing with a duster in tiny circles for hours on end. Great video as always and stay safe.
I could NEVER get a shine on my boots. I even had to go change after morning formation because I was always grimy from working on stuff. I had fatigues and boots that were new for inspections and a set I wore for formation but I was not shiny whatsoever. BUT T^he D7E that I was assigned to passed a CMMI with a one bolt gig and I knew where that was.
@@ScoutCrafter I did too and they were still too small. The jungle boots were cooler but they gave me a 12 and I was supposed to have a 14 at least. Maybe that's why my feet are pretty well wrecked now, reckon??!! But they give me custom booties so I'll not growl much!
I think my boots are the only part of my uniform that would fit me now. Recently found my ceremonial stable belt and it was about 8 inches too small on the largest setting. Must have shrunk in the back of the wardrobe (or I just got fatter).đ
@@uktony1525 Surely you didn't get fatter. Wardrobes do the shrinking thing. I still have my field jacket from 72 when I got out and I think it'll still fit but I was right large when I got out though. I think that's all of all my Army stuff too except my discharge. The original stuff but they still help me along with special boots and whatnots. Good old service connected.
I use an old Oster vibrating cutter my Sweetie had for her horses. I just plane the hair right down to the hide., skin to the steel. And I've got a factual account of when I was growing uo and barber shops but too long for here. Thanks John CS! Happy weekend and God Bless!
@@ScoutCrafter I might've but not for long. I started working on a road job right after school pulling a sheepsfoot and helping on a track drill that winter and Sammy called in January so it didn't last long.
Dad took me to a new barber shop as a kid and the barber lathers up the back of my neck and brings out the straight razor..... OMG I was scared shi....... Thanks for the memories Dad!
Also my best fond memory I still go to the same barber shop as I've been going to since a kid, but one time walking with my father I saw money blowing down the street and I grabbed it I believe it was a 50 dollar bill or a 100 dollar and I never saw one before in my life being maybe 6 years old. My father thought nothing of it and was going to let me keep it right up to the point I asked him about it and he realized it was a 50/100 haha lol đ€Ł that was the last I saw of that money in maybe 1990 I got a toy of my choice from toys r us for my discovery and lost treasure lol.
John, have you ever used Obenaufâs leather protectant? I love the stuff. It obviously works well on leather, but it also makes wood look great! I think itâs a proprietary mixture of bee propolis and other natural oils. It smells good too!
First time watching your videos I very much enjoyed it love that you took an old rusted knife that most people that would throw it out you took it and gave it new life I would love to see a video of you making a leather sheath for it
I am proud to say I have been able to keep my same hairstyle, but mine is a DIY job anyway. I noticed you always had a sharp haircut. I figured that was a throwback to the Marines. You did a good job with Oster. I like those leather handle knives. I'll have to keep my eyes open for some. If this lockdown ever ends, and you make your way out to NJ, there is a neat store in Washington NJ that looks like a Scoutcrafter store. I've been there once, but I plan to go back when things get back to normal.
Ben The way things are looking it might be another month before we get out so now is the time to try to cut your hair! That way it will grow back in time to go out! đđđ
You forgot to mention the big round ash trays in the shop. You know, the ones that sat on the floor and were about 24" tall- steel. Then when you got old enough you could lift the stainless ash tray up and pull out the Playboy magazines. If you were too young the barber would stop - He never said a word - And give you the eye until you put it back. Good barbers are hard to find. Now they have these chain shops where they ask you what number you want. And the haircuts look like...well you get what you pay for. Nothing better than a good haircut from a real barber.
I was looking to restore my dads Estwing hammer with a letter grip. I contacted Estwing to see if I could purchase the leather segments and was told that they couldnât sell them for liability reasons.
The camera doesnât show well how bad that knife actually was, I honestly thought it might be a goner.. the rust had soaked into the leather, amazing how you brought it back, thatâs one beautiful piece! Thank you for making this awesome videos!!
Love the Friday knife talk section of the show ha ha man that knife came up a treat Love those old knives it would be interesting to do a wood handle like that stacked Up like the leather one not sure if it would work but it would be interesting to see Great video scout p.s I cut my hair myself yesterday was driving me crazy đ God bless take care đ·đđșđžđđđłđż
That "ALL END GRAIN!" Scared me haha, keep safe :)
My goodness, John your description of the Barbershop and your younger days is spot on with what I experienced. My dad took us to an old school shop called 'Don the Sportsman's Barbershop'. Don was the owner, and all the fancy men went to him. He was a 'Stylist', which meant he kept your hair long and blew it dry. All of us kids sat in either Glenn or Jimmy's chair. We would tell them the style we wanted, and they would bust out the Wahl buzzers and do the same cut they did to every kid. They only knew one way go cut hair. I'm only 5 years younger than you, but the South lagged behind those of you in the Northern states. Back then that mattered. My father wanted my older brother and me to look ship shape all the time. Occasionally he would actually buy us a 50 cent 12 ounce bottle of coke from Don's machine, but only if we made him proud by saying 'Yes sir', and 'No sir' to all the men in the shop.
BTW, my Dad was a Marine officer. Sometimes I feel like I was raised in Quantico.
John your father was definitely squared away! Great story- Thanks!
John - couple of other things I remember when going to the barber shop in Rochester,N.Y.. in the 1950âs and 1960âs:
1. Having to sit on a board that set on the arms of the chair so the barber could cut your hair when you were small.
2. Getting to sneak pictures of girls in the Police Gazette magazine in the shop while waiting your turn in the chair.
3. Back then ( donât know how it is now) most,if not all, the barber shops were unionized and not open on Wednesdays.
4. Getting what we called âBrush Cutsâ in the summer.
Seems like yesterday.
John Iâm not going to lie I jumped out of my skin when you dubbed the âEND GRAINâ over the video haha đđđđ
Steven- It wasnât supposed to be that loud! đđđ. Sorry about that!
@@ScoutCrafter that woke me up !! LOL!
END GRAIN!!! :)) Got me as well
Daaaammmmnn
When I was a kid,1960's, one of my favorite stores was the Western Auto Hardware and department store. You could buy this knife and all the other Western brand items there.
I loved going western auto when I was a kid. I have started buying some of the wizard tools they carried. I donât know if I will ever get a complete set of anything they carried but Iâm trying
Sal the barber in my town had a novelty ear in his barbaside jar, he tell the kids don't move, and he'd tap the jar with his comb...
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Awesome Scout! What I remember as a kid going to the barbershop with my dad was the gossip and trash talking that went on. They would say the women were gossips but these men won the prize. There is an old Andy Griffith show about men gossiping that is priceless. When I got old enough to go to the barber by myself in the late 60âs, my dad always asked if I got my change because it wasnât short enough. Regards and stay safe!
I went to the same barber from about age 3 until I was 18, often with my dad and my brother. Loved the smell in there. Sadly after I had left for college the barber, Frank, lost his wife due to cancer about a year before he was due to retire. The day he retired he closed up shop and took his own life. I often think of him 30+ years later. Great job on the knife, and I really love the wooden sheaths. I have a couple of blades I might try that with!
Nice cut, the wife has been cutting my hair for 42 yrs. I didn't know there were still Barber Shops. Love the knife restore.
Another beautiful knife restoration! The black looks great too. This was a great way to end a Friday night, thanks for sharing this.
Scout rafter you did a wonderful job bringing back that western knife! The knife sheath was outstanding! I now know what I can do to clean up my uncles WWII military knife. He was a signal man in the navy. Its been in good shape since I found it as a kid when he passed in the 1960s. I always found it special to have as well as his signal book and pocket Bible. I also found his wood carvings unbelievable!
I found an old leather handle knife amongst my grandfathers old tools. I found your channel when I was looking for information on how to restore it. Thatâs a while ago now. As always, thanks for the tips. By the way. My grandfather used to take me to the barber shop. Seven barbers, no waiting. You donât see that anymore.
Carl They are making a comeback here in the city! 6 or 7 barbers in a shop! đđ
ScoutCrafter With the old guys asleep in the chairs with warm towels over their faces?
Great job...đđșđž Nothing better then old barbershops. Straight edge shave with hot lather, sheers and scissors, the leather straps, powder dusting at the end, most of all ,,the stories from the old timers, priceless...went there for 30 yrs, when my barber died , nothing replaced him. Home clippers from then till now.
My favorite knife is a Western that was given to me by my Old Buddy George, he bought it when he was just 18, his first hunting knife.....50 some years later he passed it on to me and I've had it for the last decade or so. He once lost the knife in the outdoors and it was found about a year later.....I restored it and it's just beautiful now, original leather case and original leather handle even after sitting outdoors for about a year.
Raw Bacon I love knives with a background!
The knife looks great! As for hair....I got that Einstein thing going on ! Reminds me of the 1970s !
Cool I have my grandfathers Western L66 made in the 30âs by the stamp on the blade. Still have the original scabbard too. I treasure it, such a practical and useful knife.
I am used to your amazing metal work.
That sheath is amazing.
Great wood and leather work!
I love Tandy Leather.
Someday I want to learn how to do leatherwork.
The knife and Scabbard turned out amazing buddy! Great job thanks for sharing
Great restoration of that knife. I think I may have had one of those. I like the stacked leather look, but like you said, it needs to be maintained. Those sheaths and frogs are awesome! I have one of those junky swords that was my brothers (he passed away) and I'm going to put a stacked leather handle on it. I've only been to the barber a few times. My step mom would cut my hair, she was a stylist in Marin County CA back in the day so, had a live in "barber". Then working at the jail, #1 guard and clippers. Wash and go. Now I look like a hippie. It's crazy long! Stay healthy!
My dad was a farmer, but became a barber later in life. He wanted a job that would last all year. I helped him clean the barbershop on Mondays and got a free haircut, loved the smell, also. Great knife restoration, love the leather. I know that marines are called leathernecks, but always wondered where that term came from.
Larry Back in the 1700âs Marines weâre dealing with pirates and all sorts of dangerous types. Swords were in fashion back then so Marines would wear high collars made of leather to protect their necks... đđ
...great resto, keep safe..
I always enjoy your videos. After high school I went to Barber College and became a Barber. Like you I was always fascinated with the barbershop. Well it only took me three years to realize that being a Barber wasn't all I thought it was. Then off to the military four years. Then College on the GI bill and systems Engineer.
The information you provide when refurbishing tools is great. I use it often when repairing or renewing a tool. Thank you my friend for sharing your talents and knowledge. Stay safe and healthy my friend.
You know Jess You wonât get rich being a barber but if you have the right clientele it could be a nice way to earn a living... đđ
Beautiful job on not just the knife but the sheath as well.
I have a great Italian barber. He trims up the back of my neck with a straight razor.....love it. I started shaving with a straight a few years ago. He gave me tutorials on sharpening and stropping when I started. He told me he would do over 200 hot shaves a week in the 1960âs. I am sure he is struggling with the lockdown. I hope everyone will be generous with all service people when things open up.
Super nice job as always, thanks for showing how those snap hardware pieces are installed, I never realized how they were attached like that, and by the way the haircut looks great too, if you didnât tell us you did it yourself I would have never asked. Cheers Ken
Hi Ken! The snaps are a good thing to have in case you need one!
Good video. I love Western brand knives as well (they are an OK knife that looks great). Back in 1966, my grandfather bought me a Western Black Beauty F66. I used that knife up until about 10 years ago when I decided to collect Western knives and I made it a part of my collection. The first thing I did was get the rest of the whole Black Beauty series knives (F39, F48A, F40, F48B, and F28). Whenever I find a Westen knife in a pawn shop or second-hand store for a great price I buy it. I now need to start bringing them back to life (none of them are as in as poor condition as the knife in this video). Thanks for the video!
Sweet looking knife! Hair cut looks good - you still have two ears!
Wow the black looks great, muck better match then the gun stock. Great hair cut! Cut your own every month and have more money for tools. Be safe John
Great restoration. The knife and the scabbard came out great. Also your haircut came out very nice. I canât wait for the barbershop to open up again. Someone was telling me from now on getting a haircut will be by appointment only. Ugh!
Frank- Actually the appointment thing might not be a bad thing as long as they keep on schedule! No like doctors! đ
I used to love going to the barber shop as a kid.
My Dad would take me and my brother once a month to see our barber Rex Stubbings.
There was only 2 hair cut styles we could have.
Short back and sides or crew cut.
It was a great place.The walls were covered in old framed black and white photos of boxers and football teams
Old guys listening to the horse racing on an old counter top wireless or
reading the paper and discussing football.
When the hair cut was done the barber would brush you off with that little powdered brush.
Old Rex cut my hair from the age of 3 until I was 32 years old.
Sadly he passed away and the old shop was closed never to reopend as a barbers.
Take care every one and stay safe and healthy.
Beautiful job on that sheath and knife resto! đ
I am a little surprised you don't have a barber chair collection complete with the Barbicide jars and a selection of Oster buzz cutters somewhere in that house! Nice job on the knife. I learned a lot about dealing with stacked leather. I have a few that way. Thanks for posting SC, it is always a pleasure to watch your videos!
I have a couple but always found them interesting!!!!!
@@ScoutCrafter
A couple of what? You never seem to have less than 12!
Boy that knife brings back memories. I'm glad you saved that one. The added sheath was a bonus.
Now. I totally agree on the haircut. Mine hasnât been this long since about noon, 4 Apr 1986.
Lincoln!!! Thatâs Marine boot polish!
Oh ya.... great job on the knife and scabbard. Iâm making I new sheath for my Brit survival knife. I need to got some of the brass rivets.
Mike- I think I still have my original can of Lincoln in my footlocker! đđ
Hey Scout, I really think that knife came out spot on. It doesnât look new, more like an old knife thatâs been looked after which to me is the perfect outcome. I really like the shape of the blade on that knife so Iâm going to see if I can get lucky and find one for myself.
All the best my friend and remember, DONâT go injecting disinfectant.đđ. Stuart & Lea đŠđș
Hi Stuart and lea, how are you both,? How's the recovery after the RTA going?, here's Whishing you well, keep safe, kind regards, Stuart and Megan.Uk.
Stuart Lockwood. Hi Stuart & Megan, how kind of you to ask. We are going reasonably well considering the injuries. My wife, Leanne, has a good way of thinking because sometimes I get sick of the pain and discomfort so she reminds me that I should be grateful because at least weâre alive to feel the pain and that it only temporary. Pretty hard to argue with that. It shuts me up anywayđđđ.
Thanks heaps, Stuart & Lea. đ
Thank you for the snap demo. Very informative. You also did a nice job landscaping your head. Thanks for the video!
I still have my Oster clipper (almost 50 years) and my son cut my hair this week.
I hope I will be able to travel there and meet you. It was a good life back in those days.
Regards from Venezuela.
Western made some nice affordable cutlery. A Coleman Western #954 was my EDC, until it was stolen from my household goods shipment. Loved that knife!
Great restoration and nice sheath!
Scout, my favorite memories of the barber shop was when the haircut was over, the barber would ask what type of hair oil you wanted, he had two large bottles, one red, the other green....the red was Roy Rogers And the green was Gene Autrey! But the best part was the way they smelled! The closest you can get to it today is made by a company called Pinaud.... as a matter of fact, they probably made it back then....Iâll always remember the smell in that old barber shop!
John- My daily aftershave lotion is Vegital Lilac! đđ
Years ago old barber chairs became very fashionable, I recall people having them right in their living rooms as a piece of furniture.
I'm surprised you don't have a Buzz Cut considering you were a Jughead, the Pompadour looks good though!! I can remember 25Âą haircuts, how 'bout you!!âș
OMG! .25 cents! I think my Dad was still paying at that time! LOL I seem to remember $4 haircuts though!
Great restoration Scoutcrafter! The black scabbard looks really nice with the natural leather. Youâre right though. You will have to go through all that trouble again in a hundred years (if you keep it in a leaky barn, 200 if you keep it in the house). đ Best save yourself the trouble and send it to me. I love old Western knives! đŹđđŒ We still have Friday to look forward to because your video comes out. Thank you for that! Take care.
Electric clippers were an essential part of my deployment go bag.
I've done hundreds of hair cuts over the years.
Looks good scout!
Great work on the knife, have a good weekend and stay safe
That black leather handle goes really nice with the black sheath. It looks great, so much better than the gun stock! Perfect choice!
Wally I agree- the Gunstock just wasnât doing it this time! đđ
About 20 years ago I overheard my hairdresser (not barber) say, "You can't make chicken salad out of chicken shit." When I realized he was talking about me, I went out and bought Oster hair clippers. If my hairs start getting long, I buzz them off at 1/2". Figure those clippers paid for themselves 2-3 hundreds of times over. So, Scout, let me know the next time you need a hair cut. Oh, and I only dream I had your problems.
I never would have thought to sand a leather handle to restore it. Now I know! Great clip of Estwing dipping their leather handles. I need to go hunting for the video. Excellent restore on this now beautiful Western knife. Hard not to love the looks of a good Western blade.đđ»đđ»đđ»
Lee Type in âhow itâs made Leather hammerâ in CZcams search box
You have so much experience with tools and restorations that I always learn something. Thanks. That's a beautiful knife restoration and scabbard set you made up . Very practical. You solved a loose guard problem for me. An epoxy repair didn't occur to me. Now I'm going to try it. Best regards from the Intermountain West.
Pat At first I was contemplating a shim but the gap was just right to fill with Epoxy- made sure it was all the way in with a toothpick! đđ
Best shops are the old school shops.smells great too.
Always remember the smells of the barbershop me and my dad went to. My son likes his hair short so it was driving him crazy. I cut it for him a couple of days ago. Surprised me he let me do it. I would say I didn't do to bad. Now I think he is going to do mine. Not to hard not a lot left. You and 357 are getting me interested in knives. Stay safe and healthy my friend. Thanks
Glen- Be careful! Knives are addicting! =D
We used to go to Don's Barber Shop when we were kids. He had a shoe buffing machine with the red and black buffing brushes. He would let us buff our Chuck Taylors !
WOW BEAUTIFUL....đđđ
GODBLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS..
Wow, that knife turned out nice! well done John!
So true about the barber I wish I had advance notice to get a haircut before they closed lol I ended up pulling out the oster as well to give the hair a buzz. Man I was waiting to hear fuller and then I heard you say blood groove haha lol must be a military thing my father use to always call that a blood groove on knives and then watching and talking to knife makers I got the weird look when I said blood groove they knew what I was talking about, but they call them fullers.
LOL- Rob it's amazing how many terms and parts there is to a modern knife! Years ago it was blade and handle! =D
@@ScoutCrafter oh yeah of course I totally agree things were more simple as a kid, now it seems all complicated and technical. Take automobiles for instance now its like going to a doctor well do you need general work, diagnostic, electrical, body work etc or do you need general, cardiologist, pulmonologist, dermatologist etc
I would love to see a detail video on how you made the scabbard. Thanks for another great video.
Marc- Go to 12:30 on this video- czcams.com/video/JonpUDAZSFw/video.html
awesome scout. i had a western as a kid. got destroyed over the years but still have it.
Don't know what I would do without The ScoutCrafter during "stay at home". Thanks!!
Beautiful finish lv the knife #staystrongstaypositive my friend
A man of many skills John. Great video.
Beautiful job .I had cancer a few years ago. When my hair grew back it looked like little orphan Annieâs I went to several beauty shops but couldnât get in so I went to and old barber. He had the little red and white pole and it was a tiny shop. I threw open the door and yelled â can you cut the mess off my head!!??â I thought the man was gonna pass out. He cut it real short and it grew back straight. But I bet he remembers me cause his hands shook the whole time...lol
Knife and sheath came out beautifully!!! đ
Sadly I had a mother who had a beauty shop in our garage.Ladies would come to her from very far away to get their hair done.
I say sadly because she cut my hair as well and never cut it like a barber did so I always looked kind of weird. The good thing is that after hanging around there all my life I picked up a few pointers.
I cut my wifeâs hair on Monday and she didnât even hit me afterwards!
I just shave my head with the clippers when needed.
Thank you for helping me keep up with what day it is! đ
Funny story , when I was in basic training at Ft. Dix New Jersey winter Jan - Mar. 1968, we would march to inside training buildings , for films, but from having layers of wool winter uniforms, which we needed out doors,now were in doors, but when were sitting in a classroom with I swea 80 Degree temps. we would doze, off, WHAM suddenly AWAKEN by being hit with a chalk board eraser, while DI yelled ,YOU A SLEEP TRAINEE ! ha ha. Your suddenly loud voice , explaining end cuts on board--suddenly for a split second I thought I was back in Basic training. ha h. Good job on Knife & sheath.
Ron- That is so funny- We had DI with a 2x4! If you fell asleep he would wack you in the back of the head! One day I dozed off and I heard WACK! He nailed the recruit next to me and the was the last time I fell asleep! =D
Americana........Gotta save and restore those old *Made In America* Western Knives.
Fabulous info and great videos
And the old barbers would shave your neck with a straight razor, used to love that. That attention to detail tells you the leave that barber is on.
Good Video John! Ya no, it was quite a few years after I got out of the USN that I still spit shined my shoes. The funny thing was when ever my wife and I would go to a wedding and we would dance I would always say watch the shoes, watch the shoes. Even now I still use water and an old tee shirt to shine my shoes.
Take care and stay healthy,
Vince
Vincent - Years ago your shoes said a lot about you! One day my dryer crapped out and I called Sears, they sent a repair man who was clean cut, in uniform and his shoes were beautifully polished. After 20 minutes is was apparent the guy was an expert... I commended him in his appearance and work ethics and tipped him $25! When he left I called Sears and praised his service. Only time I ever had such great service from anyone! đđ
ScoutCrafter John, funny you talk about appearance. I think any branch of the services teaches you how to be squared away. Some of my coworkers used to chid me about ironed and starched work pants. Of course these are the ones that never did any time in the service. When I was in Boot Camp we used to kid ourselves that some day we will make someone a good wife. LOL.
Very nice. I've never been one for knives, but watching your recent videos is giving me the itch to work on one. Great job.
Ben You can find them so cheap in poor shape, definitely worth a try! đđ
I love leather handle knives and hammers.
Another great video.Thanks.
I don't remember the incident, but my mom told me that when I was a toddler in the 1950s, her mom, my grandma tried to cut my hair (she did this for the whole family).
Apparently, about half way through, I started screaming so much that she had to stop.
My mom had to take me to the barber's for the remaining half of the haircut.
Just another day , yes ! No big deal cutting doses not make your hair thicker but genetics do ! Keep that leather alive with leather food.good drawing đ
Seeing the tin of Parade Gloss brought me out in a cold sweat. Anyone who has ever served will know of the pride taken for "best boots" which are only ever worn for parades etc and which are guarded jealously to stop any mark spoiling the mirror shine. Day to day work boots may be clean but nowhere near the shine created with huge amounts of spit and polish and rubbing with a duster in tiny circles for hours on end. Great video as always and stay safe.
I could NEVER get a shine on my boots. I even had to go change after morning formation because I was always grimy from working on stuff. I had fatigues and boots that were new for inspections and a set I wore for formation but I was not shiny whatsoever. BUT T^he D7E that I was assigned to passed a CMMI with a one bolt gig and I knew where that was.
I actually wore my shoes and boots to work after the service... lasted years! They were Bates brand here.
@@ScoutCrafter I did too and they were still too small. The jungle boots were cooler but they gave me a 12 and I was supposed to have a 14 at least. Maybe that's why my feet are pretty well wrecked now, reckon??!! But they give me custom booties so I'll not growl much!
I think my boots are the only part of my uniform that would fit me now. Recently found my ceremonial stable belt and it was about 8 inches too small on the largest setting. Must have shrunk in the back of the wardrobe (or I just got fatter).đ
@@uktony1525 Surely you didn't get fatter. Wardrobes do the shrinking thing. I still have my field jacket from 72 when I got out and I think it'll still fit but I was right large when I got out though. I think that's all of all my Army stuff too except my discharge. The original stuff but they still help me along with special boots and whatnots. Good old service connected.
Nice haircut!
I use an old Oster vibrating cutter my Sweetie had for her horses. I just plane the hair right down to the hide., skin to the steel. And I've got a factual account of when I was growing uo and barber shops but too long for here. Thanks John CS! Happy weekend and God Bless!
Lewie Remember the 70âs when the youngsters were letting their hair grow?! đ
@@ScoutCrafter I might've but not for long. I started working on a road job right after school pulling a sheepsfoot and helping on a track drill that winter and Sammy called in January so it didn't last long.
Dad took me to a new barber shop as a kid and the barber lathers up the back of my neck and brings out the straight razor..... OMG I was scared shi....... Thanks for the memories Dad!
Also my best fond memory I still go to the same barber shop as I've been going to since a kid, but one time walking with my father I saw money blowing down the street and I grabbed it I believe it was a 50 dollar bill or a 100 dollar and I never saw one before in my life being maybe 6 years old. My father thought nothing of it and was going to let me keep it right up to the point I asked him about it and he realized it was a 50/100 haha lol đ€Ł that was the last I saw of that money in maybe 1990 I got a toy of my choice from toys r us for my discovery and lost treasure lol.
John, have you ever used Obenaufâs leather protectant? I love the stuff. It obviously works well on leather, but it also makes wood look great! I think itâs a proprietary mixture of bee propolis and other natural oils. It smells good too!
planejet42 Yes! The price reflects the quality of the ingredients! đđ
Wow that looks so nice. The covid haircut looks first class...nice job. Cheers
Bagbalm work awesome on leather I've used it for car leather cracks old stiff leather love the video
First time watching your videos I very much enjoyed it love that you took an old rusted knife that most people that would throw it out you took it and gave it new life I would love to see a video of you making a leather sheath for it
Hello Tristan! Welcome my friend! I hope to include more leatherwork in the future! Thanks!!!
Not a bad job on the hair cut ..not bad at all...stay safe...đ€
I'm loving your videos man. Thank you.
I am proud to say I have been able to keep my same hairstyle, but mine is a DIY job anyway. I noticed you always had a sharp haircut. I figured that was a throwback to the Marines. You did a good job with Oster. I like those leather handle knives. I'll have to keep my eyes open for some. If this lockdown ever ends, and you make your way out to NJ, there is a neat store in Washington NJ that looks like a Scoutcrafter store. I've been there once, but I plan to go back when things get back to normal.
Paul when this blows over you have to let me know where it is! đđ
@@ScoutCrafter I was there right before the shut down. It would be a good stop on the way to Jacktown. getagripandmore.com/
Great job with the haircut John I am very close to do my own tođ±
Ben The way things are looking it might be another month before we get out so now is the time to try to cut your hair! That way it will grow back in time to go out! đđđ
Great restoration..have a few westerns, unfortunately only the wood handles, find me a leather one eventually... looks great
there's 2 words i'm not gonna forget after this video.
Thatâs a ww2 shark knife great restore
You forgot to mention the big round ash trays in the shop. You know, the ones that sat on the floor and were about 24" tall- steel. Then when you got old enough you could lift the stainless ash tray up and pull out the Playboy magazines. If you were too young the barber would stop - He never said a word - And give you the eye until you put it back.
Good barbers are hard to find. Now they have these chain shops where they ask you what number you want. And the haircuts look like...well you get what you pay for. Nothing better than a good haircut from a real barber.
I've locked down so long I'm starting to look like James Brolin in "The Amityville Horror".
The tip of the sheath needs a couple of thin diagonal red stripes. Looking good as always.
ko2fjb I wanted to add something but the Black was still a bit tacky and I was afraid the tape would leave marks... đđ
Beautiful restoration
I was looking to restore my dads Estwing hammer with a letter grip. I contacted Estwing to see if I could purchase the leather segments and was told that they couldnât sell them for liability reasons.
Check out old shovel's channel he has several old estwing restoration might help
John You can easily make your own or buy the leather tabs... They are available!
The camera doesnât show well how bad that knife actually was, I honestly thought it might be a goner.. the rust had soaked into the leather, amazing how you brought it back, thatâs one beautiful piece!
Thank you for making this awesome videos!!
J M You really know your tools! All great stuff! I bet you have some awesome gems in your shop! Thanks again so much!!! đđ
I miss the hot lather and straight razor trim around the ears
Love the Friday knife talk section of the show ha ha man that knife came up a treat
Love those old knives it would be interesting to do a wood handle like that stacked
Up like the leather one not sure if it would work but it would be interesting to see
Great video scout p.s I cut my hair myself yesterday was driving me crazy đ
God bless take care đ·đđșđžđđđłđż
Matt The wood stacked handles do work well but you have to make sure your cuts a square! đđ
Beautiful job