This old knife is an “Edge” Brand. Made in West Germany. This was my Dad’s knife. Best I can remember he bought it in the mid to late 60’s. The pommel is missing. In its place is masking tape, yes masking tape.

Doubt if there are pommels available to fit. Looking for ideas to restore it.

I would have to know what is under there & if the antler is fastened securely. If it is a threaded bolt it is tough to thread something to match up with a surface that probably is not square. I would probably ignore the threads or even cut them off. If you have a pin sticking up or leave a little of the bollt. Drill a clearance hole deep enough in a piece of Ebony or any figured wood you like. Sand the surface of the antler & the wood fill the hole and coat the surface with epoxy. After it is cured rasp or sand to match the contour of the antler. A belt sander makes quick work of it. Sand smooth with 320 then apply finish of your choice. A little sanding on the antler won't hurt make it look like ivory like where it is tapered in the front. You can buff the whole handle before finishing. Make the block just a little larger than the end of the antler. Easier to do than explain. If the antler is not secure do whatever you need to. Get epoxy down in the hole or remove & re epoxy if you can. Easier to do than explain. That guard will be handy to put rubber bands on to hold while the epoxy is curing. >>>----> Ken

Jantz Knife making supplies sell pommels in various thread sizes if it is indeed a threaded tang Remove the tape and then measure the thread count and look them up. Other wise 2Bears advice is good to go. You can even match some stag up and install a matching threaded bushing into it and secure it to the knife. Lance

Thanks for the idea Ken. Great explanation.

If you don't need that much length for the handle cut most of that off. Put a cut in the new block for the tang & epoxy it all. Like this my friend only wood will be much easier for you to work with.>>>----> Ken

We need to see a better picture of that old knife. Those German knives were well made. I wonder what a knife like that would cost today. Made with the same materials.

Some German knives had soft steel.

Pretty sure Edge brand was made in Solingen Germany. Which was very good quality carbon steel.

Yes, Solingen Germany. There are several on eBay.

Yes, Solingen Germany. There are several on eBay.

My suggestion would be to check out Jantz, or any other quality knife making supply house. Buy some blanks and handle parts. Then practice. You might get hooked. Then with some experience, and confidence, tackle the restoration or your heirloom.

I would buy a sheet of red g10 and a sheet of white g10 .03 thick. Fit squares on the non threaded portion of the shank to match the front. Finish with a threaded pommel and contour the g10 to match.

Here is a Solgen Germany from my collection I bought this new when I was young. Yours may have had a pummel like this.It was my second hunting knife. Widow

Woops forgot pic.

My first hunting knife York Solgen Germany a Christmas present from parents when I was 11 or 12. Widow

The steel is excellent in these two knifes gets a scary sharp edge and holds it. Widow

Looks good.

Yes my first knife, I pair for it by mowing grass in summer before hunting season when I was twelve, 693, York Cutlery Co., Solingen, Germany

I have a few of those old German knives too. :)

Thanks for the feedback guys. I like those old knives.

Here is mine. That knife has been through. Had it since I was a teenager. Before I knew better I would put it on the pelvic bone of deer & hammer it through with a rock. Notice no dings in blade. You guys have be excited. I think I will completely refurbish it. Make it look like the one I pictured above. >>>>-----> Ken

I had the whole knife in picture. I can't resize without cropping. I give up. sorry I need help LOL

I mowed lots of graaa to get hunting stuff,,

I think the blade was Hollow ground on them knifes

Knife Guy made an excellent sheath for mine a couple months ago. I bought it 51 Years ago and cleaned my first deer with it tat year. It's back in the line up

Do any guys here on the leather wall restore knives?

Knife guy does some nice restoration! Not sure if he is looking for work though.

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