1281 rehandle

[zanussi01]

Recently I posted a pic of a rehandled Mk1.Since then I have been asked "how to do it".
So in the spirit of sharing,I will post pics as I go along of my 'ol 1281 project.

I remove the pin by drilling from the opposite side and pushing the pin out.

More to come....

 

[zanussi01]

Handle removed.

More to come....

 

[zanussi01]

Bits and pieces for the new handle.
I cheated a bit with the guard and forward spacer stack,these are from a previous knife I did that the owner
decided to "test" by flogging it with a 3Ib hammer!
Stag is Sambar,masking tape around it to protect it.
Alloy pommel for light weight.One thing I don't like about the standard 1281 is how heavy the handle feels,
this is the reason for this project.

 

[zanussi01]

Guard slot is made longer to take the wider tang of the 1281.
Notice the rounding so as to fit up to the tang properly.

 

[zanussi01]

Pommel test fit.
Still have to drill hole for pin.
More to come as time allows,stay tuned....

 

[zanussi01]

Guard fitted up,looking good.

 

[zanussi01]

Stag drilled out to take the tang.
More to come.....

 

[eveled]

Love these type of threads. Looking forward to the rest. Thanks Ed

 

[zanussi01]

Thanks Ed,finished it up on the weekend,enjoy.

 

[GeofS]

Wow! Beautiful job. Thank you for taking us along during your process.

 

[eveled]

Awesome!

 

[MolokaiRider]

Nice work! Really appreciate you taking the time to share your work and the results.

 

[zanussi01]

Thanks fella's,much appreciated.

 

[Aias]

Man--I'd love to see this, but pics are not showing up for me... are they visible to anyone else?

 

[messer454]

Wow that looks incredible! Do you have to apply downward tension before you put the butt cap pin in?

 

[zanussi01]

Wow that looks incredible! Do you have to apply downward tension before you put the butt cap pin in?

Thanks mate!To answer you question:-
Yes,but not much as the stag doesn't compress.
When sizing the handle length,I have the pommel hole about a quarter of a hole out of alignment in regards to the tang hole.
With a sharp and pointy pin hammered in,the slight compression of the spacers is all that's needed.
The spacers are all the same thickness,but in the pics the rear ones look thicker for some reason.
Thanks for the query.

 

[messer454]

Thanks mate!To answer you question:-
Yes,but not much as the stag doesn't compress.
When sizing the handle length,I have the pommel hole about a quarter of a hole out of alignment in regards to the tang hole.
With a sharp and pointy pin hammered in,the slight compression of the spacers is all that's needed.
The spacers are all the same thickness,but in the pics the rear ones look thicker for some reason.
Thanks for the query.

Thanks for info