How To My second knive and questions about bolsters

[Chris Perez]

Hi all.
Thank you for the fantastic feedback on my knife projects. I want to show my second knife, which I'm rather proud of. The handle carries my countries flag.
I found out, that the biggest problem with knive making, is that I as the maker can see all the small mistakes!

BUT I would love a recommendation on the bolster. I do not seem to be able to get fit, which hide the pin. I wondered if I didn't hit the pin hard enough or is there dirt in the hole?

And I am a bit disappointed about the dark lines between the tang and the lining. I am considering it is because the surfaces was not flat enough before gluing and I should grind it more. What do you think?

Best regards
Chris

 

[Joseph H.]

Hi Chris,
Thats a nice knife.

There will always be a slightly visable glueline. Thats oke. Keeping it flat helps. If you hollow out either the tang or the handle, it will help with the fit.

The pin might not be pinned well enough. It can be the oxidation layer on the outside. It can also be a slightly different alloy. Hard to say. Just try it on some scrape metal. Trail and error is the only way to find out.
Good luck!
Joseph

 

[bucketstove]

Hi,
I like how the wood color matches the pin color

And I am a bit disappointed about the dark lines between the tang and the lining. I am considering it is because the surfaces was not flat enough before gluing and I should grind it more. What do you think?

Maybe the glue lines are a clamping issue (not enough clamp leaves a gap)?

Some wise guy on bladeforums said add color to epoxy to hide the smaller gluelines
Metal shavings might work too (or aluminum powder)

Some wisdom here https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bolsters-on-tapered-tangs-and-fitup.791327/

I found out, that the biggest problem with knive making, is that I as the maker can see all the small mistakes!

Hi,
how comfortable is the handle ?
I've got a Farberware Pro Forged Chef Knife ,
as soon as you pick it up you can feel all the sharp corners dig in

 

[Chris Perez]

Hi,
I like how the wood color matches the pin color



Maybe the glue lines are a clamping issue (not enough clamp leaves a gap)?

Some wise guy on bladeforums said add color to epoxy to hide the smaller gluelines
Metal shavings might work too (or aluminum powder)

Some wisdom here https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bolsters-on-tapered-tangs-and-fitup.791327/



Hi,
how comfortable is the handle ?
I've got a Farberware Pro Forged Chef Knife ,
as soon as you pick it up you can feel all the sharp corners dig in

Interesting read on the page .. nice with a tapered tang.

The handle is super comfortable. This is my mayor issue. It have to be good to use.
I just realised though that it feels like all the wood grains have risen. So I will sand it smooth again today and give more oil.

 

[Chris Perez]

Hi Chris,
Thats a nice knife.

There will always be a slightly visable glueline. Thats oke. Keeping it flat helps. If you hollow out either the tang or the handle, it will help with the fit.

The pin might not be pinned well enough. It can be the oxidation layer on the outside. It can also be a slightly different alloy. Hard to say. Just try it on some scrape metal. Trail and error is the only way to find out.
Good luck!
Joseph

Thank you.
Very interesting with hollowing out trick.

I'm going to make some tests this weekend on just handles to see how I get stuff to fit nicer.

Lets see how it goes.

 

[rpttrsn]

Good looking knife. It's a bit like shooting. The more you do the better you become. You are definitely hitting the target.