Crack in bone handle

[skillgannon]

I'm making this little drop point for my wife. I think the crack was in the bone before I started. I was thinking a super glue repair might work but thought I'd ask around before I glue up the handle. Can this be repaired or is it best to just replace the scales.

 

[Horsewright]

At this stage I'd replace it. Camel bone is pretty cheap and can be had in single pieces. You wouldn't even have to buy a pair of scales. Bone often has/develops cracks but that one looks to be structural. I wouldn't fix it.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Yes, make a new handle. That one will eventually split off, even if you use some superglue to close the crack for now.

 

[skillgannon]

Thanks

 

[kuraki]

Would she want pink camel bone? I have some that came in a bundle that I'll never use, I'd give you a set free.

 

[Horsewright]

I used some of that pink for a friend and it faded pretty quick to white due to the sunlight. The part of the handle that was in the sheath stayed pink and the part exposed went white.

 

[JTknives]

I would also replace the scales but while I was at it I would move the rear pin up so it's centered in the tang.