epoxy advice for first knife

[peterkm]

Hi,
I just got a nordic knife kit from Brisa and was wondering if anyone could recommend a suitable glue for the handle construction?
Thanks
Peter

 

[Rhodri]

Slow set epoxy is the best - gives you a decent working time. The most easily obtainable is Araldite Precision. You should be able to get it most hardware/DIY shops. Most branches of B&Q and Halfords have it...

 

[Shing]

Don't forget to clean your knife of epoxy when its still runny, a piece of kitchen roll with meths does a nice job. Good luck.

 

[JonnyP]

I made a new handle for my brickie trowel on the pole lathe and stuck it on with good old gripfill, it has really done the job well as my trowel gets lots of abuse, chopping bricks etc, so I bet it would work on a knife too, but then it may be too messy ?..................Jon

 

[faca]

hi I always have used NORMAL two compounds ARALDITE with no problem

 

[Singeblister]

a lot of guys swear by JB weld you can get it from Halfords , i have used this and dont like it ,. I use one which is heat resistant and sets in about 2hrs its much stronger,,, I know because i had to replace some scales on a knife i used this stuff and its a swine to get off , I will find out the name for you when i go out again

 

[Singeblister]

Versa Chem - Quick set steel epoxy
if you see some get it its the best i have used