Help repairing a cracked handle please.

paranoidsentry

paranoidsentry

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A few months ago my wife bought me this wonderful knife and I have been carrying it ever since. But but a few days ago I noticed a crack in the handle. The wood is Ironwood burl. Do I even need to worry about it? If I do what is the best way to repair it? Since all my knives are users to me the crack doesn't bother me other than I am worried it might get worse.

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Nice knife. Perhaps it is because of your location/weather, hard to say what caused the split. My suggestion - Krazy Glue, let it seep in the split then wipe dry. It should be fine. Best of Luck.
 
I would concur with the superglue suggestion. Just a little bit, it doesn't take much. Let it wick into the crack until it won't take more, then wipe the undried glue away. Try not to spread it on the surface!
 
Thank you for the responses.

So, super glue? That is similar to what I was thinking, some form of thin epoxy. I am just a little worried that the super glue will set up to quickly and won't penetrate all the way. Is there a super glue that is thinner or takes a little longer to set? I have Gorilla glue super glue, it is kinda thick though and sets almost instantly. Think it will still work?
 
paranoidsentry said:
Thank you for the responses.

So, super glue? That is similar to what I was thinking, some form of thin epoxy. I am just a little worried that the super glue will set up to quickly and won't penetrate all the way. Is there a super glue that is thinner or takes a little longer to set? I have Gorilla glue super glue, it is kinda thick though and sets almost instantly. Think it will still work?
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You might look at Loctite's site. I seem to recall, they have several formulations for CA glue (cyanoacrylate, a.k.a. 'super glue'). Some are formulated for easier handling (more time before it sets up), others are formulated for no-drip (like gels), and some may be formulated for better wicking (thinner), for deeper penetration. I'm pretty sure I've seen a few variations of their superglue at Home Depot/Lowe's, depending on the intended use.

Here's a possibility:
http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/4/2/sg_x_cntrl/overview/Loctite-Super-Glue-Extra-Time-Control.htm
 
There are LOTS of formulations, any decent hobby shop will have a rack of them. Zap-a-gap is the classic one for that kind of thing. Good penetration and good fill. :)
 
I would ask your question in the knifemaker's section as well as here. Find out what glues they typically use to attach the wood to the blade tang, and consider using the same stuff. Although it might be difficult to get the glue into the crack if the crack is thin, and the glue is thick.
 
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