knife handle extension

[I.N.F.K]

Okay, so I just got a outdoor sportsman scout knife and I love it. only problem is I have quite big hands. So does anybody have any tips on how to solve this issue. Here is the picture of the knife I write about.

The handle measures 3.5 inches, I need at least 4.5 Inches. I really like the slim handle, so I don't really want to make a it a hidden tang.

 

[redd1981]

Im sorry but Im not sure what type of knife that is.Is it a full tang?

The only thing I can think of besides buying a handle stretcher, is to bust the scales off and turn it into a hidden tang that will fit your hand better.

 

[I.N.F.K]

Im sorry but Im not sure what type of knife that is.Is it a full tang?

The only thing I can think of besides buying a handle stretcher, is to bust the scales off and turn it into a hidden tang that will fit your hand better.

Yes it is a full tang knife.

 

[Zuluninja]

well, you like the scales so maybe nothing can be done. If you were willing to thin it and make it a hidden, you could stack leather and weld a screw at the end to the desired length.

 

[Grayzer86]

What about making a new handle that is slotted? Cut a block to the current height, and the length you want, slot the center to the length of the existing tang. pin it, sand it down flush to the tang. That would give you a full tang look up to the last inch or so which would be one solid block of wood. It should work without much trouble. I hope i am getting my idea across clearly


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[NStricker]

I'd go for a mortised tang. Similar to Grayzer86's idea, but you will still be working with 2 handle slabs instead of trying to cut and fit a slot in a block.

Leave the tang as it is, cut your slabs to the length you want, then carefully recess each slab half the thickness of the tang. The "extension"--the part of the slabs behind where the current tang ends, you'll leave alone and the slabs should meet in the middle.

If you're not sure you are up to the mortising, just cut a piece of mild steel, or aluminum, or brass, the thickness of the tang and use it as a spacer between the 2 new slabs, pinning and epoxying it in place. You could have it welded in place if you're worried about the strength of the handle, as long as care is taken not to ruin the temper.