First go at making firesteels

[Jackroadkill]

I've been making some firesteel handles recently out of some odds and sods I've got lying around. Some are ash, some hazel. The square handled ones are sapele and rosewood. I've varnished the handles for a bit of hardiness.















Any comments welcome.

 

[leaky5]

Very nice Owen, really like the light coloured ones.

 

[Monikieman]

Looks good. lot of work there.

 

[Dreadhead]

good job

 

[beezer]

i just got in from making a handle for a spoon gouge and a bit of axe grinding. i have used some roe antler for the handle, just need to get it glued in. i was very nervous about drilling a straight hole but it turned out good.

looks like you have done a good job and i like your fancy knot work.

 

[Jackroadkill]

Thanks very much, chaps. I was thinking about where to go next, and have a few nice hardwood blanks that might be good.

 

[Robson Valley]

What considerations go through your mind as you plan the sizes and shapes of the handles? Not like knife handles at all?

 

[beezer]

this is what i have been messing with to day.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144278

or you could get a knife blade and put your handle on it. maybe something like these but i dont know how good or not they are.

http://www.greenmanbushcraft.co.uk/cutting-tools/knife-making-accessories/knife-blades/

 

[Jackroadkill]

What considerations go through your mind as you plan the sizes and shapes of the handles? Not like knife handles at all?

Just size and ease of grip, really. I may try some different shapes to see if they work better. The lanyard seems to make a difference too - it seems to offer different holding options.

this is what i have been messing with to day.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144278

or you could get a knife blade and put your handle on it. maybe something like these but i dont know how good or not they are.

http://www.greenmanbushcraft.co.uk/cutting-tools/knife-making-accessories/knife-blades/

I like the gouge a lot. The handle's very nice. I'm part way through making my first knife, so we'll see what happens.

 

[beezer]

im hoping to post pic's of my gouge soon when i get some decent glue to hold it all together. i figured its only £2 for the metal part so why not have a go myself.