Is this a big problem? Handle Issue

The_KaramVit

The_KaramVit

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I have a custom fixed blade with a slight imperfection. The problem is that the left side micarta scale near the butt is obviously not flush with the tang. I notice that it has not been attached properly. There is a small gap (~0.01in or less) between the tang and the scale, only in that section nearest the butt. The rest of the way up near the blade is fit flush with no gaps. I know the gap is there because i can see through it when i hold it up to the light.

The handle scales are fixed with two aluminum pins of ~0.1in diameter. I've never experienced this kind of problem and am wondering if it is a big deal.

Vit
 
I'm on it. I will definitely ask for a repair. My question is if it is absolutely necessary that i do so. I don't know how an imperfectly matched scale fares on a knife so wanted to hear from people, or makers, who have decided to leave it that way upon noticing it.

Vit
 
Could probably get gorrila 5 min epoxy and put some in the "gap"
and put in a bench vice overnight to fix it.

I use gorrila epoxy for my knife handle it works great

but if the maker will fix it that's fine. :):thumbup:
 
Rappy said:
Could probably get gorrila 5 min epoxy and put some in the "gap"
and put in a bench vice overnight to fix it.

I use gorrila epoxy for my knife handle it works great

but if the maker will fix it that's fine. :):thumbup:
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Thanks for the suggestion. I thought about it but the gap is too small to push some epoxy into, considering how viscous 5 min epoxy is.
 
For me, the cost of the knife would be a major factor. If it was a REALLY expensive custom, then I would be inclined to expect a high degree of perfection.

But if it were an average priced custom, then I might be inclined to overlook such a minor flaw.

Of course, "REALLY expensive" and "average priced" are subjective terms.

I don't know how much experience you have buying custom knives, but it's important to remember that custom knives are hand-made, one at a time, so there is a greater chance for minor flaws than with a mass-produced knife made by computer-programed, laser-guided, precision machinery.

If you have to hold the knife up to a light to see the gap, then it sounds pretty small. If the knife is an "average priced" custom, and if I thought that the gap might collect blood/grease/dirt/etc, then I would probably fill/seal it with epoxy or sealant to keep the crud out. But if the gap is too small to push epoxy into it, then it must be REALLY small.
 
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