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Thoughts on Bolsters?

Discussion in 'Fiddleback Forge Knives' started by lmalterna, Oct 12, 2018 at 7:38 PM.

  1. Oct 12, 2018 at 7:38 PM #1
    lmalterna

    lmalterna Gold Member Gold Member

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    I have a question that will not stop rattling around. First we saw bolsters of metal, antler or Mother of Pearl, then synthetics like micarta.

    Why not wood bolsters on a fixed blade?

    Like Osage slabs with Bloodwood bolsters. Or Ironwood bolstered with Indian Rosewood. It might be a nice way to use up smaller bits of very nice burl.

    Just curious if there is a good reason I do not see this being done.

    Bill
     
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  2. Oct 12, 2018 at 7:55 PM #2
    Nbrackett

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    It’s been done a few times and they look great. Below are a couple I think of every time it comes up. I lifted these pics from the forum so I hope that’s ok with the owners.

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  3. Oct 12, 2018 at 8:44 PM #3
    David L

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    Yes! Yes! Yes! We do need more wood bolstered knives! There are not many out there and some vanished with members that are no longer around. Here are 3 that I have but 2 other awesome ones have passed through my hands on their way to better homes. I will admit that Micarta bolsters might make more sense from a durability standpoint because that area comes in contact with water more or maybe the smaller pieces are more fragile to work with but who cares wood bolsters are awesome.

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  4. Oct 12, 2018 at 9:09 PM #4
    Lady1911

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    Thanks to David L......
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  5. Oct 12, 2018 at 10:09 PM #5
    RobbieB

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    I remember seeing that Lil' Lady when it first came up last year. I normally prefer smaller bolsters, but this Lady is probably the most attractive of all the Fiddlebacks I've seen.
     
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  6. Oct 14, 2018 at 5:18 AM #6
    Scotcha

    Scotcha Gold Member Gold Member

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    Wood bolsters are AWESOME!!!
     
  7. Oct 14, 2018 at 8:50 AM #7
    varga49

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    I really like the idea of the wooden bolster paired with of, say... Micarta!, or even another wood. I'd definitely love to see more of them show up from the various makers who read these forums!
     
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  8. Oct 15, 2018 at 1:22 PM #8
    Fiddleback

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    We do them from time to time. I guess we should do more!
     
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  9. Oct 15, 2018 at 10:41 PM #9
    wildmanh

    wildmanh Part time Leather Bender/Sheath maker Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Bolsters are cool! I prefer the smaller bolsters though.
     
  10. Oct 16, 2018 at 10:09 PM #10
    Kal-El

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    I'm in love with that KEB! :thumbsup:
     
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