Converting a Mora to full tang and custom handles--promised in the PIF thread

Great! It didn't want to dull very quickly while batoning, that's for sure. And as more of a light use knife, (except for yesterday) it should work just fine. I think I will try to make a folding mora. I'll post a new thread later. (Great, another project. :D At least I won't ever be bored.)
 
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I have done some tang welding, including stick to full tang convesions, and am happy with keeping things cool to keep original hardness.

Is this the scales coming away or is it how you fit them in the first place??

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Seriously, I wouldn't waste your time doing a mora to folder conversion. Just make the blade from scratch!!

I'm curious as to why you didn't fit the tang all the way to the blade - even when you filled with JB weld you haven't filled it in??

Can i suggest you try a frame tang style if you want to do a stick tang conversion again. :)

something like this one I've just done recently:
http://stewartjlight-knives.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/damascus-carbon-fibre-orange-g10.html
 
Scales: No, they were always that way. They come from natural stock, so they aren't perfect.
Folder conversion: I think I will try it anyway--I have ground friction folders from scratch, but I want to use Mora steel.
Blade seperation from tang: I didn't want to weld there for fear of ruining the HT, but I should have filled it in w/JB weld. Good noticing.

Nice handiwork on the damascus bushcraft knife, btw. :thumbup:
 
spydercobenchmadekai said:
Scales: No, they were always that way. They come from natural stock, so they aren't perfect.
Folder conversion: I think I will try it anyway--I have ground friction folders from scratch, but I want to use Mora steel.
Blade seperation from tang: I didn't want to weld there for fear of ruining the HT, but I should have filled it in w/JB weld. Good noticing.

Nice handiwork on the damascus bushcraft knife, btw. :thumbup:
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Er, all wood comes from natural stock.... ;)
 
spydercobenchmadekai said:
Scales: No, they were always that way. They come from natural stock, so they aren't perfect.
Folder conversion: I think I will try it anyway--I have ground friction folders from scratch, but I want to use Mora steel.
Blade seperation from tang: I didn't want to weld there for fear of ruining the HT, but I should have filled it in w/JB weld. Good noticing.

Nice handiwork on the damascus bushcraft knife, btw. :thumbup:
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Er, all wood comes from natural stock.... ;)
 
midnight flyer said:
Well, then... you should post your work and efforts to show us all how it's done. Then we could all learn from you. ;)

Robert
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Post #62. Knock yourself out. Find any in there that have scales with gaps along the tang let me know so I can get hold of the knife again and rip them off. ;)
I'll teach you how to get flat scales - get some sandpaper and stick it on a flat surface then rub your scales on it. :D

I know I might come across harsh on critiquing that scale/tang joint but it's the simplest part to get right in my opinion.
 
stew said:
Post #62. Knock yourself out. Find any in there that have scales with gaps along the tang let me know so I can get hold of the knife again and rip them off. ;)
I'll teach you how to get flat scales - get some sandpaper and stick it on a flat surface then rub your scales on it. :D

I know I might come across harsh on critiquing that scale/tang joint but it's the simplest part to get right in my opinion.
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I followed the link and I fail to see how you could teach the OP anything. Your knife isn't even torch welded and I don't see a spec of JB weld.
:D
 
I agree--the link shows a nice damascus knife with carbon fiber handles. Basicaly, you do a stick tang with the handle built up around the tang.

I will try to get the scales perfectly flat next time, but it is a little late now...
 
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