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Cracked horn handle.
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Epoxy resin squirted into the crack using a syringe might do the trick.Maybe some silver wire wrapped around the grooves of the handle if the crack opens up again.
I used a product called knead it to fix a large chip in the horn handle of my khukri, the colour almost matches and it has stood the test of time so far.
Hope this helps.
I used a product called knead it to fix a large chip in the horn handle of my khukri, the colour almost matches and it has stood the test of time so far.
Hope this helps.
Thanks Marc,the crack is not enough to put a 22 ga. needle in. It is V shaped near the pommel.There is a gouge on the top that has started a verticle crack from it to the rings.Polishing the gouge out might be a good idea.Other than that, I can`t think of anything to do.It might last forever.
------------------Inlaying silver wire would look cool. I`d under cut the grooves to hold it. I wonder if horn would take the pounding?
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------------------Inlaying silver wire would look cool. I`d under cut the grooves to hold it. I wonder if horn would take the pounding?
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"Knead It" is an epoxy compound which becomes active when you knead the 2 ingredients together,it is putty like.You could push this stuff into the gouge,allow to dry then sand smooth.It is brown grey in colour and can be painted.If you could sgueeze some into the crack from the gouge it might hold the crack together and stop the crack from growing.Then again it might last a life time as is.
Perhaps the thing to do is put super glue on it and use the remover across the crack. At least it wouldn`t show and it has little viscosity so, might seep in enough to hold it.I can , at least smooth out the gouge. It is a khuk.
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Ghostsir:
I used the super glue on the 20" Sirupati that had the broken tang.It cracked the handle when that happened.
I used the supe glue and a welders clamp and closed it as much as possible.
The next day I used my bench grinder powerd buffer on it.
You have to look very,very close to even notice where it was split.
I think the wooden handle one I have to repair is going to do much the same way.
I am using Rusty's trick of using the scrapings and sanding dust in the cracks.
I want these two to look better than new for thier keepers.
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Ghostsir:
I used the super glue on the 20" Sirupati that had the broken tang.It cracked the handle when that happened.
I used the supe glue and a welders clamp and closed it as much as possible.
The next day I used my bench grinder powerd buffer on it.
You have to look very,very close to even notice where it was split.
I think the wooden handle one I have to repair is going to do much the same way.
I am using Rusty's trick of using the scrapings and sanding dust in the cracks.
I want these two to look better than new for thier keepers.
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>>>>---¥vsa---->®
The civilized man sleeps behind locked doors in the city while the naked savage sleeps (with a knife) in a open hut in the jungle.
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Sounds like you have all the advice you need, ghost. Keep us posted as to progress.
And please note ghost knew what he was getting and took on the challenge as I figured he would.
Uncle Bill
And please note ghost knew what he was getting and took on the challenge as I figured he would.
Uncle Bill
That`s affirm Uncle. I will have a good report when I get the time.Over all the kami and sarti knew their business. It`s the best blade finish and scabbard that you have sent me,and that`s been a lot..The frog is crap but easily fixed with a BAS frog, which I prefer anyway. to come to me from HI.
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Hi ghost:
Your post confirms my observations and that is shop 2 has made tremendous strides in terms of fit, finish, and general appearance.
I am still on them to acquire better leather and to tell the sarkis to take more time. We will get where we want to be in another month or two. Having Kami here will help. The guys will listen to him (he pays them!) and they don't always listen to me.
Uncle Bill
Your post confirms my observations and that is shop 2 has made tremendous strides in terms of fit, finish, and general appearance.
I am still on them to acquire better leather and to tell the sarkis to take more time. We will get where we want to be in another month or two. Having Kami here will help. The guys will listen to him (he pays them!) and they don't always listen to me.
Uncle Bill
Most of the SUPER GLUE products are water soluable. Grind out the crack, use a slow cure 2 part epoxy. In the epoxy use some polyester dust as the thickner,and use polyester tint as the color agent.When the crack is filled, cover with masking tape as the surface mold release. This shoud then require, only a minimal 600 grit touch up when finished.Also check www.westsystem.com
Floyd
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Many thanks to Floyd (who uses epoxy to hold sailboats together) for good advice.
Uncle Bill
Uncle Bill