Texturing handles or liners

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I have seen several knives where the handle or the edge of the liners (on folders) have been textured.

My question is how do most makers do this texturing? What tools are used?

Thanks,

Kelly
 
For folder liners at least, I think most makers are using very small files. I'm not sure what kind of texture you're thinking of for scales, but I'd also use files to cut any designs or carving into them. For checkering, a checkering file or individual tools would be the thing. I haven't tried that yet but do have some projects in mind that will give me the opportunity. ;)
 
I think some of the guys also use a 1/2" sanding wheel of some sort. If you find out, let us know :)
 
Yeah, there are various attachments for a Dremel that would work, and I think some of the handles with big "cupped" areas are done with a 2" or slightly smaller contact wheel.
 
Most makers use a turbo carver with dental burrs. See your dentist for the burrs, some will fit in a dremel but the turbo turns much faster (100,000) RPM and does a more consistant job. Just make very small figure 8 patterns.
 
Thanks guys,

Bruce, do you think a dremel at its highest setting would work to texture mother of pearl on the handles. I have some of the small carbide burrs the Harbor Freight sells. I really like the way some of the makers do this.

Kelly
 
Work MOP gently and avoid heat.I am sure carbide and a dremel will work,although a HS handpiece will allow more control.Good quality diamond burrs are a plus with MOP.It polishes well with white compound.
 
The top speed of most dremels now is 35k. That's the dead-lowest rpm you should go. It's barely sufficient, but it'll work. Have a look at Monejeno's stuff. He's a dremel guy.
 
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