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Correct I think the wood was not dry. But I also think using end grain wood is a big factor in it cracking. With end grain there is a good chance the wood will crack even if the wood is dry.
 
Ok, still a work in progress, but here's a little taste...

My new handle material,... Pasture Wood!

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Still got to put the finishing touches on it. Got quite a few mistakes on it, for this knife was only touched by my hands this time. (my true first) I know quite a few things NOT to do next time now.
 
I like the shape you're going with, shame about the last set of scales. What is Pasture Wood? Did you get it locally?
 
Yes, I've heard of it. We go to Wister and Cedar Lake alot. I retired from DPS, and been in that area as well working. Yes, I'm in the Moore/OKC area now, moved here after getting out of the army. Originally out of Arapaho, west part of the state.
 
I finished my pasture wood knife.


My actual first knife that no other hands touched through the process. Some mistakes of course, but I know what not to do next time!
 
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Back in the 1970's, my best friend was going into the Air Force. We were throwing him a big party, and asked him what kind of stuff he wanted. He replied, "Any kind if shi! is OK with me." I passed the word, and he received lovely wrapped boxes of dog, cat, goat, sheep, and horse shi!. I gave the caretaker at our zoo a shoebox and $20 for two elephant turds. I dried them in silica gel and impregnated them with clear-cast. He had them for years ... maybe he still does. Oh, we also gave him a gift certificate to the local uniform shop, so he could get his shi! together.
 
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Back in the 1970's, my best friend was going into the Air Force. We were throwing him a big party, and asked him what kind of stuff he wanted. He replied, "Any kind if shi! is OK with me." I passed the word, and he received lovely wrapped boxes of dog, cat, goat, sheep, and horse shi!. I gave the caretaker at our zoo a shoebox and $20 for two elephant turds. I dried them in silica gel and impregnated them with clear-cast. He had them for years ... maybe he still does. Oh, we also gave him a gift certificate to the local uniform shop, so he could get his shi! together.
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Oh, man that's awesome.
 
Stacy, that must have been one heck of a party.
Want to repeat Stacy's thoughts; never ever, ever, use end grain for a knife handle, it just doesn't work.
Knife looks good.
 
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