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just got my stuart mitchell #1 blade from a sale on BB, and i'm going to attempt to handle it myself
don't really know what i need in terms of pins, corby bolts, liners etc, and want to try a manmade handle - micarta maybe, or i have been looking at Corian and Rec Stone scales -anyone have any experience with these?
any general advice/tips would be gratefully received - i don't want to mess up the blade with a rubbish handle - i've read the tutorial on here, and it looks within me to do it, just wanted to tap the knowledge here before i start!
thanks
You could always do what I did, I bought a cheaper blade and asked John Fenna to tutor me whilst I fitted my first handle, now I am ready to re-handle a couple more fancier blades. What I am trying to say is, see if there is someone that lives near you who would be willing to tutor you. That was the best way I found to learn IMHO of course.
Bernie Garland
21-01-2008, 20:03
if you can get away for a weekend or just a day, and can come to derby, i'll show you how to handle up,with pleasure,pm me if your interested.
cheers bernie
Dougster
21-01-2008, 20:10
As it's 01 mate. I'd start with a nice bit of wood - that stone is supposed to be a bu##er and micarta all has to be done with dust masks and is not nice to start.
I'm happy to send you some bolts - I'll lend you the counterbore to fit them perfectly too.
I got mine today and I can't wait to get cracking.
It's a shame you're so far away (and yes you are a long way away mate :D ) otherwise we could run them in tandem.
Tell you what - I have some nice ash I'll chuck in too, as you're such a patient fella.:o
thanks everyone
Greg - very sensible idea - i think i will do that
Bernie - i'm due a visit to my mum in Burton soon, so i will PM you nearer the time
Rich - excellent advice as always mate
Jedadiah
21-01-2008, 21:57
Hey Big 'G', did you ever get that project finished with Dougster using the figured Ebony? I have'nt seen any pic's yet!:D
Hey Big 'G', did you ever get that project finished with Dougster using the figured Ebony? I have'nt seen any pic's yet!:D
it's nearly there - the full story with photos to follow.....
rapidboy
21-01-2008, 23:08
I did this one in corrian because it's a kitchen knife and will take washing and drying with no ill effects
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/knives/DSC00242-2.jpg
to match my big WS kitchen knife :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/rapidboy1/knives/DSC00244-1.jpg
I had a look at one that Stu had finished in blue G10 and he had kept the lines crisp and the edges quite sharp and it really worked so i tried to do the same sort of thing on this one rather than trying to round the edges.
I used it in anger for the first time tonight to slice some veg and it really is a pleasure to use, the blade has already starteed to take on a faint patina due to those red onions.
I love carbon kitchen knives, they develop so much character.
how easy is the Corian to work with RB?
Bernie Garland
22-01-2008, 18:36
how easy is the Corian to work with RB?
i find corion easy to work with,but its a heavy handle,but polishes superb
bernie
rapidboy
22-01-2008, 18:49
Aye it's easy to work with.
Shape with files and sandpaper then finish sand to say 400 grit followed by a session on the buffer should have it looking well.
It's not a material i like to use on other knives, i know you do see bushcraft knives with it but i don't like it for anything other than kitchen knives.
Bernie Garland
22-01-2008, 18:53
Aye it's easy to work with.
Shape with files and sandpaper then finish sand to say 400 grit followed by a session on the buffer should have it looking well.
It's not a material i like to use on other knives, i know you do see bushcraft knives with it but i don't like it for anything other than kitchen knives.
rapidboys bang on there, to heavy for a bushcraft knife.
bernie