Put Handle on Khukri?

madbomber1998

madbomber1998

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Ok, so years ago I picked up a big Ang Khola blade without a handle on it from HI and had forgotten about it. Found it while pulling out some of my other khukris to sell. Anyways, I'm considering putting a handle on the blade instead of selling it, as I don't have a Ang Khola. So the question is, what do you guys recommend on how to put a handle on the blade? I currently do scandi type blade handle, so I'm relatively familiar with the rat tang handle idea....the big questions I have is what to use for a bolster, if any? Also what to use for a butt cap. Also handle shape - the traditional shape or something else? Or just forget it and sell the blade? I don't NEED another khukri and could use the money for my wedding?
 
Comparing this blade to my other HI Khukris, the handle seems REALLY long, like much longer than any of my other khukris. Is this normal?
 
madbomber, if you decide to part with it let me know. I've never put a handle on one but I'd like to give it a try if I have enough marbles to pay for your wedding. Those can be expensive ya know.

I'd like to see one without a handle just to see what's inside too. Sort of a combo project / learning experience.
 
Buckmaster - Yea, but it's like SERIOUSLY long - I'm used to peening down rat tail handles on scandi knives - that's how I do mine. But this is like a good inch and a half longer than the peened down handles on any of my other khukris?

Bawanna - I'll keep that in mind. And yea, I was quite happy with what I saw in there for the tang - it's WAY more substantial than any other similar tang I've seen. Like 3/4" wide and well over 1/4" thick then tapers back gradually. If the tang broke anywhere near the blade, I'd be surprised. I normally prefer full tanged knives, even though I mostly do scandi rat tail stuff, but this one is nice. HI is so awesome with everything I've gotten from them. This one has a 12.5" blade btw. I'm really considering keeping it, but I'll let you know if I decide to let it go. Still waiting on some suggestions for handling it before I decide to let it go or not :-p the main problem I'm having is the bolster - what do I do for that? The butt I can probably figure out, though I'd like some suggestions on that too. And also traditional handle / something else?
 
I've seen threads here where folks have shown their rehandled khuks but I'll be gosh darned if I can find them now. I tried the search thing but nothing relevant comes up. Not helping much here I'm afraid. Perhaps some wiser ones amongst will be along to help shortly. I hope.
 
madbomber1998 said:
Ok, so years ago I picked up a big Ang Khola blade without a handle .... I'm considering putting a handle on the blade instead of selling it....the big questions I have is what to use for a bolster, if any?
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If you use a good hard wood, you can rehandle it without a bolster. I have an Ultimate Fighter that was done that way, and the following URL shows pictures of another model without a bolster:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1006544-Six-blems-for-11-2-Pix-and-Big-Savings

The trick is to shape the forward end of the handle so it looks like a bolster but is all one piece with the handle.

Whether you like it or not is a matter of personal preference, but it does eliminate one of the trickier steps in rehandling a khukuri.
 
Any idea where I can find a micarta block big enough to do the job?

Pictures of the blade btw

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That blade look more like a WWII than an ang khola.

Make your own micarta it's easy. Fiberglass resin and any cloth or paper will do.
 
I've got my WWII out with it and though it looks like it, it's a little different - it might be a WWII, but I thought I remembered it being called a Ang Khola? I've been trying to find the posting where I bought it, but I can't. I was trying to see how much to ask for if I did sell it. Kinda toss-up right now really. :-/
 
I would second making your own micarta, pick up the bondo epoxy and fabric (multiple colors) at wally world. My preference is a steel butt plate peened on with a traditional shaped grip - minus the sharp points on the top and bottom. It's a solid setup that you can do in a weekend easy.
 
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