Block of wood for a stick tang

[Tank]

Hi,

Does anyone have any wood hanging around that is not being used that would be good for a handle for a stick tang knife?

Going to attempt to handle my first knife.

Thanks
T.

 

[HillBill]

Any wood will do..... easy enough to find a bit of dead ash/oak etc in the woods.

Or do you want something a bit more fancy?

 

[Tank]

I had thought about just using any old bit of wood but did worry about shrinkage/cracking if it was to dry out more.

 

[Dark Horse Dave]

I used a bit of old table leg (oak) for my last one. Have a nose around your nearest skip as well!

 

[Tank]

I used a bit of old table leg (oak) for my last one. Have a nose around your nearest skip as well!

Good idea. I will have a look around. I think my step father may have something in one of his sheds

 

[adestu]

i have a mate who makes gunstocks who has off cuts.laminates as well

 

[finnmike]

I have seen nice plywood handle. It is quit cheap material and it can dye with colour too. You don´t have to seasoned it too. If you prefer more curly birch I can help you. I have curly birch and normal birch too.

 

[nephilim]

My neighbour has a LOT of wood which he wants to get rid of, I can ask for you