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hey all, I got a Martindale Golok last week and wanted to share my initial impressions and some initial mods I did.. Initially, the fit and finish leaves something to be desired. There were gaps in the handle, the surface of the blade looked like it had foundry grind marks running perpendicular to the cutting direction of the blade ie. length wise. And the grind was very obtuse and pretty dull. Plus side is that the blade is thick, straight, and stiff.
Initial pics.
To start, I filled all the major gaps with epoxy, including the rivet holes. I married the handle to the tang and shaped it a bit. I also added a lanyard tube to the handle.
Next, I cleaned up the double finger choil, and sealed the handle with Dark walnut Danish oil.
More to come.
Initial pics.




To start, I filled all the major gaps with epoxy, including the rivet holes. I married the handle to the tang and shaped it a bit. I also added a lanyard tube to the handle.



Next, I cleaned up the double finger choil, and sealed the handle with Dark walnut Danish oil.


More to come.