Wood Handles

[cybrok]

Hello

Is it recommended to treat wood before using it for handles? My guess is that I can't take a piece of wood I chopped with one of my knives to make handles, am I right?

What would you recommend?

Thanks

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

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[A C Richards]

Hello

Is it recommended to treat wood before using it for handles? My guess is that I can't take a piece of wood I chopped with one of my knives to make handles, am I right?

What would you recommend?

Thanks

Knives have been made for centuries out of wood that has not been "treated"/ stabilized. It all depends on what you are looking for in a knife handle. If you cut up a piece of hardwood like oak or walnut etc, then I say go for it. Just make sure the wood is dry before making the handle out if it. Even if you cut a piece of fir or other softer wood you can still use it. Will it make the best handle not really but it is your knife, put on it what you like.

Chuck