Some rookie questions

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Hi I am going to try to do a novice build. I would like to start with this blank and put some G10 scales on it
http://usaknifemaker.com/bush-craft-blank-440c-8-5-l-x-1-w-hardened-and-ground-015-edge.html

Are these 1/8" G10 scales an ok size for that blade or should I go bigger?
http://usaknifemaker.com/handle-mat...10-phenolic-c-95-36/g10-digital-camo-1-8.html

Is Micarta easier for me to work with than G10? I was planning on using micro sized corby bolts for the 3/32" pin holes in the tang. Am I pointed in the right direction for this build? Thank you for your time.
 
I'd start with thicker scale material, 3/8" seems pretty thin for a handle.

I don't know about ease of working but micarta doesn't have glass fiber in it which means you can avoid fiberglass itchies. Definitely wear a respirator regardless of your choice of material.
 
1/8" scales with only give you 3/8" total thickness which is pretty thin, especially for a bush knife. But if you like thin...
I'd recommend using 1/4" scales or, if you're wanting to have some contour to the handle, 3/8".
If you really want the digicam, which only comes in 1/8", consider adding some thick liners or a second set of 1/8 scales. Black G10 would make a nice contrast between the stainless and camo.
Micarta and G10 both work fairly easy with files and sand paper. Just make sure you wear a good respirator.
 
You coulod also build up the layers of Micarta or G-10 by simply roughing the surfaces you want to epoxy together. 3 eighth inch Pcs will give you 3/8+ because of the epoxy between the layers. when you sand your contours you really won't see much of a line between the layers.
 
PaMtnBkr said:
You coulod also build up the layers of Micarta or G-10 by simply roughing the surfaces you want to epoxy together. 3 eighth inch Pcs will give you 3/8+ because of the epoxy between the layers. when you sand your contours you really won't see much of a line between the layers.
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Awesome thanks
 
I would recommend a different steel for a scandi grind knife. Some will argue that 440c is a fine steel, but true Scandinavian grinds leave very little material behind the edge, so they're not very robust or durable. That handle on that blank also looks uncomfortable to me. Have you considered buying a Condor bushlore? It comes in high carbon steel (1075) and you could easily remove the factory wood scales and replace them with G10, and the price point is just about the same. If you're willing to spend just a little bit more, Enzo also makes bushcraft blanks in D2 and O1 tool steels. Either would serve you better IMO...
 
91wm6 said:
I would recommend a different steel for a scandi grind knife. Some will argue that 440c is a fine steel, but true Scandinavian grinds leave very little material behind the edge, so they're not very robust or durable. That handle on that blank also looks uncomfortable to me. Have you considered buying a Condor bushlore? It comes in high carbon steel (1075) and you could easily remove the factory wood scales and replace them with G10, and the price point is just about the same. If you're willing to spend just a little bit more, Enzo also makes bushcraft blanks in D2 and O1 tool steels. Either would serve you better IMO...
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I will look into that, thanks.
 
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