First Gen Recon Tanto Project

[BT-W]

Started this project today. Cut the rubber handle and brass fitting off and cleaned off the coating. Much easier to read now

 

[jbmonkey]

Started this project today. Cut the rubber handle and brass fitting off and cleaned off the coating. Much easier to read now

what handle are ya gonna put on it?

 

[BT-W]

I think I’m going to try a dark stacked leather and go for an older fighting knife look

 

[BT-W]

I’ve never worked on a knife before so I’m lacking knowledge and probably some tools. I thought the stacked leather would look cool and wouldn’t be too hard

 

[jbmonkey]

there are various posts in some of these forums on folks who have done it on different knives. if ya pull it off should look good. whats your plan on a guard?

 

[BT-W]

I was planning on brass to keep with the vintage theme. Not sure about the butt of the handle tho. I guess maybe a brass pommel with a pin thru the hole? I haven’t figured out that part yet

 

[Alberta Ed]

Sounds interesting. Keep us informed.

 

[BT-W]

Interesting as in weird? I could use advice and would love input and ideas. Or even pics of something similar for inspiration

 

[fishface5]

Here is a handle I put on a different knife with a similar tang (bottom knife). Not leather, but same idea: guard, handle, pommel with solid pin (but could use a hollow pin for a lanyard hole). I did the same type to a recon tanto long ago but don't have a pic.

 

[BT-W]

Day one progress

 

[Pee Dee Knives]

You should be able to get away with a belt sander, hacksaw, dremel, and a drill as a minimum.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Interesting as in weird? I could use advice and would love input and ideas. Or even pics of something similar for inspiration

Interesting as in challenging. I tried putting a wooden handle on a Master Hunter, but the offset tang just didn't lend itself to an easy solution. I ended up cord wrapping it and wasn't happy with the results.

 

[BT-W]

It is strange how it’s offset. I’m hoping I can file out an offset groove in some brass