rehandle hidden tang fixed blade?

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xtramile

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starting this project and could use some help.

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the original way it was done was with a single piece of wood that had a hole drilled through the center, then cut down the middle, sandwiched and glued.

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I would like to exnay the hardware and just put a wood handle on it. i have basic tools and LOADS of patience so if anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great! functionality trumps fashion in this, so as long as i can make it sturdy and comfortable i will be happy.

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Thanks,
XM
 
Since you don't want the finger guard, spacers or pommel then merely find a nice piece of wood larger than the finished handle will be; cut it in half length wise and carefully chisel out the area for the hidden tang to fit tightly. 2) Then glue it together stack some weight on it, clean excess while wet, allowing it to set for a day. 3) Then began shaping the wood handle to suit your taste, with a rough file first and finer sand paper later. 4) Then apply an oil finish and what other sealer you desire. Tape the blade for holding and so it won't get scratched. Good luck, DM
 
sweet that is how i was planning on doing it. thanks david. if anyone has anything to add or any other ideas speak up! :D
 
No real need to do all that chisel work.

If it were me i'd tape the whole blade up to keep epoxy off it.
Then i would find a block or roll of wood that i liked and cut it to length.
Drill a hole the diameter of the tang lengthwise thru the wood.
Drill a hole for a lanyard tube to go thru that hole on the end.
Epoxy the blade into the handle and pin with the lanyard tube.
Shape and sand the handle to about 400 grit.
 
If you are going to do a split handle, drill it for the pin at the rear and install the pin. This will make your handle much stronger.
 
@karda what kind of epoxy do you recommend?

also where could i get the hardware for, and install a pin/lanyard hole?




currently i am going with david's recommendation, and seeings how it is my first time i will probably re-do it shortly after and include the other ideas if i can learn how to "pin" it.
 
If you obtain a block piece of wood and drill a hole to fit the tang and using a 2 part epoxy (available even from Wal-Mart) and insert the tang without using the hardware (like the OP stated) it will leave a visible filled in hole at the handle/blade junction looking amature. Using the tang hole as a lanyard; tangs are usually not long enough but a pin would help if you care to tackle this. Purchase a stainless pin stock to fit exact from a hardware store and before the glue is dry (predrill a hole to match the hole in the tang) then insert the pin and peen it with a shop hammer. Then allow the whole thing to dry and file the excess pin stock off later. Be careful to not let metal shavings get embedded in the wood when you file the excess off. Then you can sand a birds head pommel and drill a lanyard hole and glue in a stainless or brass tubing in the hole. Cut it and sand off the excess. For your 1st effort... O- well do what you want. DM
 
thanks david. that sounds like a work load, i think i will see how it holds up as is first. as long as i can get it to hold up against normal camp duties then i will be happy.

as far as a coating goes will boiled linseed oil be sufficient? or would an actual sealer be needed?
 
well here she is. not beautiful but its a fixed blade i can wear on my hip on hikes thats not so big that everyone thinks i am going to chop down a 90 year old tree.

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thanks everyone for the help! if it holds up then this is how it will stay, but if it breaks i might get a bit more in intricate.
 
That actually looks very nice! I like it, much better looking then most of my ''first attempts'' turn out!
 
thanks! it is my first time ever doing wood work just by "eyeball" and "feel" i was used to working within a 32nd of an inch in high school. i was surprised by how it turned out considering my only tools were my leatherman charge, izula, 4in1 file, 100 grit sandpaper, and an old timer slip joint.
 
Extra, You did fine. It depends a lot on your climate but you can seal it with many things. Linseed oil is good or ask your local paint man in the hardware store. DM
 
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