Martial Arts Board for Handle Scales?

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I am considering making my youngs sons some small knives. They are ages 10 and 11 and I was wanting the knife to have some sentimental value as such I was wanting to use some of their boards they have broken in taekwondo. I would have them stabilized and was wondering if it might work as a light use/sentimental piece. I am aware they are likely pine and not that durable this is more of a gift to them so that 20 years down the road they can say look son this knife was made by your grandfather with a board that I broke when i was around your age..Do you guys think having them stablized would suffice.
 
I'm no expert but I would think stabilizing would help but maybe consider breaking off some pieces and casting them in resin like so may penturners do.
You'd get the strength and stability of the resin (by choosing what you need) and be able to have the wood there as well.
 
I love what you are doing! Your sons will always remember this. You can always make other knives for them with hard wood, or G10 for heavy duty use. But these knives will be special. Way to go jr!:thumbsup::D I have a 17yo son & 12yo daughter and I make also make knives for them. It is very rewarding regardless. Your idea makes it that much more special!

You could try this: https://www.google.com/amp/www.instructables.com/id/Resin-Stabilizing-Wood/?amp_page=true

It will RESIN STABILIZE your scales. They use a vacuum on the wood, and pulls resin epoxy deep in the wood. You can pick up a cheap vacuum pump from Amazon, Ebay, etc. Go a step further and make it a project with them. So you are not only doing the knives for them, but also passing the knowledge on. I have also done this with my son. Started with firearms. My son built his first firearm when he was 16. Now I am teaching him knives. Good luck, and let us know what you do.
 
Have them stabilized. You can also have the wood dyed by the stabilizer. Red is good, as well as brown. The wood they break is usually pine, which will make a suitable handle for a normal use knife when stabilized. The downside of pine is it looks very plain. The dying takes care of that.
 
Pine is not bad. Cheap new growth yellow pine is. ;)
 
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