In a Pinch

[dougo83]

Ok...so my trusty Ka-Bar needed a handle since the old leather one dry-rotted. I had some bamboo and figured it would work until I can get the rings to make a new leather one.

Before

The materials

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Cutting to size

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The SAK Farmer was great

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Checking Fit

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Trim to fit

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Filing down excess

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Finished product...looks decent


Just thought I'd share...

 

[TWBryan]

That's a neat trick to bear in mind. Are you going to re-do it in leather or wood when the time comes?

 

[Fonly]

What about dried, stacked bamboo?

That would look sharp.

 

[dougo83]

That's a neat trick to bear in mind. Are you going to re-do it in leather or wood when the time comes?

Yea...I am just waitin on cash to get the leather...and I am going to attempt a sheath...

 

[James_Terrio]

I love seeing a well-used knife refurbished :thumbup:

 

[dougo83]

Yea...the story I got with this blade was that my great-uncle got it in Korea. It has been totally abused and beaten down. I found it in a box in his garage when he died and kept it for a future project. I initially wrapped the handles with electrical tape, but I decided I wanted something else.

 

[Rockywolf]

Very cool idea Doug. Please post up when you redo the handle-that will be neat to see.

 

[desmobob]

Yea...I am just waitin on cash to get the leather...and I am going to attempt a sheath...

I think a discarded or thrift-store belt would make a good source of handle leather for little or no cost....

That's a great knife with some cool personal sentimental value. Keep it alive and in use!

Good work,
desmobob

 

[dougo83]

I think a discarded or thrift-store belt would make a good source of handle leather for little or no cost....

That's a great knife with some cool personal sentimental value. Keep it alive and in use!

Good work,
desmobob

True...I could probably find one wide enough make the sheath as well...hmmm...