Buck 120 Cocobolo and Brass Handle is splitting at seam...

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Indeed both knives were my everyday carry as I traveled for a few years cross country camping out on my motorcycle. Presently I have quite a few more Bucks that I love.
 
What the repair looks like after three coats and some sanding.
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Looks good! That's why I recommended the Hot Stuff CA glue. It works well with just about any resin laminated/impregnated material like Dymondwood, Micarta or stabilized woods. If you use the spray accelerator, it can be use to fill in "divots" and such.
 
caquino said:
Looks good! That's why I recommended the Hot Stuff CA glue. It works well with just about any resin laminated/impregnated material like Dymondwood, Micarta or stabilized woods. If you use the spray accelerator, it can be use to fill in "divots" and such.
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Thanks again, I sanded it even more since the last picture and got rid of any orange peel left. Didn't find out about the accelerator until after I read the directions. As it cures it is pretty malleable so I used my hands to rub out any divots and high spots as my skin has developed into a fine grit of sandpaper I find useful for hand rubbing, lol. Took the time to sand the fitment between the wood and brass to make the junctions smooth as a baby's behind.

It has been my experience with Dymondwood that even though it looks and feels very slick, when it is actually gripped it clings to the hand firmly so it is a great combination of a firm yet flip-able grip in the hand. As a civilian it is my go to minuteman fighting knife, now with the crack in her I can call her Liberty like the Bell.
 
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