Handle Replacement

[olivernadams]

I was just curious if anyone can point me in the right direction for someone that does quality handle replacement. I have a few knives that have kraton handles and have fallen out of my favor, because kraton just doesn't cut it anymore (ha). Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[dalefuller]

Chase Axinn at Chax Knives has done several handle mods for me... does a first rate job. STR also does great work. I've had a couple of his knives in the past.

 

[richard j]

what kind of knives do you have and what kind of replacement material do you want used?

 

[olivernadams]

The knives I am thinking about are my Coldsteel Trailmaster, KATZ Alley kat, and maybe my old SOG tech II. The handle material I was looking to get would be micarta or maybe stacked leather, I like both. All of this, of course, would depend on the price for such mods.

 

[olivernadams]

Thanks for the suggestion I'll try to look into Chase Axinn when I can. It can be a little difficult to get a hold of people when you work night shift in a hospital :yawn:

 

[richard j]

i have done a few leather washer handle repairs and rebuilds over the years. i redone one for a member here that goes by timsclips. here is the knife before and after. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=587129