How to Remove a Hollow Knife Handle 

Hi! It depends on who made the knife and how old it is. Some have pitch, some have plaster, etc.. Here is a video I did on it. Hope it helps. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JHw_lPJYBh8.htmlsi=c9WbE0ISxkS1RMxP

I have no idea what the silver content is or if it’s worth keeping. I would have to do some research on that.

What is used on many of the hollow handle butter knives and hollow handle serving pieces is a lead solder which is lead and tin.

Thank you for sharing this!

Mine only have solder where it is held onto the blade. Further up inside I have had plaster, pitch, etc.. Did you heat yours to remove the blade or just cut it off? Maybe you bypassed the solder.

@@JustJani I hammered them out. And then had to scrap out the inserts. Too much work!!! Like almost 10 min per knife. I am thinking about buying a bandsaw and cutting them out. Or maybe a dremel. But bandsaw would be easier.

It only takes a minute to heat them enough to melt the solder, but it can be messy, too. I’ve cut them with a band saw too. Just depends on what you’re making.

@@JustJani I think bandsaw might be the best option. Just scrapping for $. No one buys sterling flatware for use anymore. They only buy the newest Iphones. Too bad such nice cutlery have to get destroyed.

@Macky1101 I see. Sell it to flatware jewelry makers! There are lots of Facebook groups that have ppl who want it. I know some will buy as much as they can fit in their car! Also, there’s a sculptor you should check out. I think his are all sterling. Jean Marie Parache instagram.com/jmp.creations?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA==

Thank you! Yes, you can make pens, seem rippers, wine bottle stoppers, bottle openers, crochet hooks, etc.. Soon I will be carrying supplies on my website, justjani.com, to make these items. Save your knife blades, too! You can make feathers with them!

@@JustJani Thank you, I very much appreciate your kindness. ~ BRYAN

@@JustJani Do some videos on how to make some of these!

@@kby5445 Thank you. I will definitely get to those.

Hi! I use the shorter handles for pens, seam rippers, bud vases, and pizza cutters and the long handles are good for bracelet buddy's, roach clips, and letter openers.

@@JustJani Gotcha! Thanks!

It really depends on the pine tar. I’ve had some that I’ve gotten enough out just by using a low flame. I’ve had others crack.🤷🏼‍♀️

Yes, it can damage the silver plate if you get it too hot. I have not had the pleasure of working with Reed & Barton but I think I saw somewhere that they are filled with epoxy. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.

Great advice!