Firesteel Handle Customization?

[Emphasiski]

I'm just about done with the two knives I posted a while back. I was going to do a matching firesteel with them but I can't figure out how to get the manufacturer's handle off without breaking the whole thing, or find a place that just sells the rods. If I am able to get a rod by itself, what is the best way to attach it to a new wood (bubinga) handle?

 

[Hengelo_77]

https://www.brisa.fi/portal/index.php?option=com_oscommerce&osMod=product_info&products_id=2144

https://www.brisa.fi/portal/index.php?option=com_oscommerce&osMod=product_info&products_id=2145

https://www.brisa.fi/portal/index.php?option=com_oscommerce&osMod=product_info&products_id=2146

I've never done a firesteel, bit I'd drill a hole in the wood and epoxy it in

 

[defaultuser]

Drill the right size hole, clean with acetone, "rough" the rod a little bit (with a file or coarse sandpaper), epoxy the rod in the hole.

 

[12345678910]

Tracy Mickley sells bare rods too

and the prices seem decent to me

http://www.usaknifemaker.com/ferro-rods-survival-and-camping-c-69.html

 

[unky_gumbi]

Bens Backwoods also sells ferro rods and then there are the misch metal rods from going gear. Those throw big long lasting sparks.

Buying the rods separate is a lot cheaper then de-handling an existing one

 

[Emphasiski]

Thanks guys, I don't know how I missed them...I must have been searching with the wrong words.

 

[nc527]

I buy my blanks for handeling from firesteel.com, since shipping is cheapest there.