Kailash Blades
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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- Nov 21, 2015
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We recently made a replacement handle for a customer's antique hanshee blade. It was originally an ivory handled piece but the ivory was removed by the seller to make finding a buyer less complex. What a shame!
Getting the tang hole shaped up to fit remotely was a bit of a challenge but we got there in the end. The process involves taking detailed measurements of the blade, replicating them in a dummy blade and then remaking them to burn in the tang. The handle is then shaped and finished with a little wiggle room left at the bolster for the customer to sand down to get everything flush. It isn't glued in yet here- it's awaiting some final adjustments from the buyer.
If you've got a similar piece you'd like rehandled then let us know- we might be able to help you out
Getting the tang hole shaped up to fit remotely was a bit of a challenge but we got there in the end. The process involves taking detailed measurements of the blade, replicating them in a dummy blade and then remaking them to burn in the tang. The handle is then shaped and finished with a little wiggle room left at the bolster for the customer to sand down to get everything flush. It isn't glued in yet here- it's awaiting some final adjustments from the buyer.
If you've got a similar piece you'd like rehandled then let us know- we might be able to help you out