First time handle maker (BK2)

[damnDSM]

This is my first time making a knife handle and also my first post, though I have been lurking around here for a long time. I will use this thread to document the process, and also as an avenue for constructive criticism and general information (hopefully).

Firstly, I would like to get some input about the hardware used with wood handles. I would like to avoid using the hex nuts on the backside of the scales, but I would also like for the scales to be changeable, so epoxy/pins aren't ideal for me. I like the ESEE scales and hardware, but these sales will not be flat enough to simply use a countersink bit and flush mounted hardware. Furthermore, I don't think this wood is hard enough for that, but I could be wrong.

Any ideas?

Getting started:

Redwood Lace Burl

Where I am now.

 

[Psyop]

Looks good so far!

 

[rkmoore]

Wow!!!! I don't know squat about making handle scales but DAYUMM!!!!

 

[DJG097]

My reaction after seeing the second pic

"OHHHH DAMNNN THAT'S NICE"

 

[Hunter Sharp]

That is some beautiful wood!

 

[FAL'ER]

Dude, drill your holes, before you size it to the handle anymore. And don't use a beautiful piece of wood for your first set.

 

[FAL'ER]

That's a nice chunk of wood. Normally I tell folks to sand one side dead flat then drill your holes. Then run your screws through the wood and into the tang of the blade. After that I trace around the outside of the metal onto the wood with a sharpie. Only then will I start trimming to size.

 

[mrn8]

That wood is insane. Hope it it works out nicely for you. Listen to Oregon...I wish I'd had his advice when I started a set for my BK16. Still trying to figure out how to salvage that job.

 

[OutdoorsFamilyMan4]

What kind of wood is that? Amazing!

 

[Diez Knives]

Looks like flames! What type of wood is that? Looks very good so far.

 

[tfields]

those grips are going too look awsome the wood is beatiful!

 

[The Warrior]

That redwood lace burl is beautiful. Damn.

 

[tradewater]

That's a fine old bandsaw. Can't wait to see how these come out.

 

[danbremner]

That is some really nice looking wood.

 

[OutdoorsFamilyMan4]

That redwood lace burl is beautiful. Damn.

Of course you know what it is! I am nominating Warrior for president. Dubz2016

 

[Chameleonbear]

Redwood Lace Burl

What type of wood is that?

Of course you know what it is! I am nominating Warrior for president. Dubz2016

I'm guessing Dubz knew cause he said it just right in the first post.


Those scales look awesome man! Can't wait to see how they turn out. For some reason I am imaging them with copper tubes instead of screws holding them on. In my mind, it looks like it would be awesome!

 

[The Warrior]

Yep, it was in the OP.

 

[arskrg]

I'll take 'em! What's your Paypal?

 

[OutdoorsFamilyMan4]

I'm guessing Dubz knew cause he said it just right in the first post.


Those scales look awesome man! Can't wait to see how they turn out. For some reason I am imaging them with copper tubes instead of screws holding them on. In my mind, it looks like it would be awesome!

Some people dont read between the lines. Apparently I dont read between the photos.

 

[The Warrior]

Some people dont read between the lines. Apparently I dont read between the photos.

Doesn't matter, I knew it the whole time anywhos.