So I bought a blank and wanna make a knife....

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DaveT63

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Just for the hell of it, I bought one of these today.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360047230945&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=023

Decided I would try to put scales and an edge on it myself. Just ahve a couple questions I was hoping someone could help with, or maybe point me in the right direction.

First, since it's a filet knife and will get wet, I was wondering if there is any reason why teak would not be a good choice. It's used in boats because of how it stands up to water. It's a nice looking wood. I think I could do this part pretty easily, as woodworking is one of my hobbies.

Second, where can I get the pins, or do I just use some sort of readily available material for them? And how do I fasten them to hold the scales on?

Thanks for any help anyone can give.

Dave
 
Dave, take a look at the link to a Wikepedia page about teak, it does mention that older Teak would be better than younger Teak as it is prone to splitting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teak

It maybe better to try a wood that has been stabalized for knife purposes, see second link to Jantz Supply, you can even get the rivets for the handle there.

http://www.jantzsupply.com/


good luck with your project. good choice of blade also!

Rusty1
 
Thanks for the responses! I have to wait for it to come in to see what size pin material I need and size of scale material. I'm half tempted to grab the other blank he has available and try two different handles just for the fun it could provide. But then again, frustration could just as well be waiting for me! Guess we'll see before too long.
 
I would suggest getting some local wood or finding a piece from a place that means soething to you. The most memorable knives I have put together always have a chunk of wood with a story.
 
some tiger maple would look nice and i probably have some i stabilized that would look good.
 
Teak is ok. But a stabilized figured wood is harder, less prone to cracking and warping. Here is some dyed stabilized box elder burl...

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and red dyed stabilized maple burl...

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And here is a 165OT I have started rehandling in maple burl...

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I'm just waiting for the "round tuit" to arrive before I do the final shaping and finishing.

Michael
 
richard j said:
some tiger maple would look nice and i probably have some i stabilized that would look good.
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As a woodworker, my all-time favorite wood is tiger maple! If you have some nicely figured stabilized tiger maple, I'd love to get some from you. Please send me a PM with details if you have it.

Thanks!


And Codger, that maple burl is really sharp too! that is going to be a really nice knife.

Dave
 
I'm just waiting for the "round tuit" to arrive before I do the final shaping and finishing.

Michael[/QUOTE]

:thumbup:Who is that OH YA what does that mean:p Seems to me I need a large dose of that stuff:D.
Very nice maybe thats what I need to do to my 153 UH w/no handle?
DaveT63 post pics when done maybe progress too and BTW I had the same thought on the blanks so I'll watch your experience:) My big problem is soooo many things needing that "round tuit" Thinggyy!!!:eek:
 
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