Soldering (or cleaning the knife up afterwards) is one of my least developed knifemaking skills. I have produced a couple of blades using JB Weld to attach the guard instead. They look great, very clean.
I am wondering about the strength. I figure that JB Weld should actually be stronger than solder? and that the guard is supported by the steel shoulders in the front and handle slabs in the back. Doesn't the solder mainly act as a sealer between guard and blade anyway? (It should be a tight fit no matter which material used.)
I have yet to do any destructive testing. Would plain epoxy work just as well? Has anyone else had experience with this method?
I am wondering about the strength. I figure that JB Weld should actually be stronger than solder? and that the guard is supported by the steel shoulders in the front and handle slabs in the back. Doesn't the solder mainly act as a sealer between guard and blade anyway? (It should be a tight fit no matter which material used.)
I have yet to do any destructive testing. Would plain epoxy work just as well? Has anyone else had experience with this method?