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new handle help

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:24 am
by gordonjohn
I want to try to rehandel a knife so I have picked up and I hate to say this but it is china knife , I thought if I screwed it up no loss I want to try blood wood , or should I just go with cheap wood to start, any thoughts the knife I have is like a Buck 110

Re: new handle help

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 11:29 am
by herbva
I suggest that you start by looking at some of the excellent tutorials we have here on AAPK (they are on the forum titled "Knife Related Tutorials"). They were a tremendous help to me when I got started years ago. Beware though, this hobby is addictive! :D

Re: new handle help

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:17 pm
by gordonjohn
thanks herbva I will do that now ::tu::

Re: new handle help

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:47 pm
by btrwtr
If you are starting with a cheap knife I think you should go in kind with a cheap handle material.

Re: new handle help

Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 9:08 pm
by gordonjohn
Thanks Wayne I kinda thought that after I posted, go the cheapest rout until and if I get better at repair. Gordy

Re: new handle help

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 3:31 am
by Madmarco
Best of luck Gordy, ::handshake:: I'm sure it'll turn out great! 8)

Re: new handle help

Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 10:57 pm
by Reverand
I like your idea of starting with wood for the handles. Wood is very forgiving, and you can find decent pieces and off-cuts pretty much anywhere. I have gotten some beautiful slabs out of a stick of oak firewood!
Try different things on different knives. Pick up a few broken knives at a flea market, or thrift store, etc, and have fun!

Re: new handle help

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 11:11 am
by Nev52
Good luck on you new endeavor ::handshake:: I started with wood on my 1st rehandle it is forgiving but you can still split it when you pin. ::dang:: Believe me I know. ::facepalm:: There are a lot of good people on this site that will help you. I know they did for me. Have fun. I think you will enjoy it. ::nod::

Nev