Bolster for carving nordic knife

[2trapper]

Recently I've bought from Brisa a very short blade for a nordic knife and a bolster. This one, unfortunately, is too loose to fit properly. the blade is supposed to be used for carving and not for heavy work, but I must replace the bolster with some home made stuff. Any idea? Is it really necessary? I supposed some very simple design, just for my personal work, simple and functional

Thanks for the advice

 

[OneGear]

Don't think it's necessary, just desirable. The bolster strengthens the handle. You can go without until it becomes necesary, then rehandle the knife with a bolster. That's what I'd do.

 

[Baelfore]

I got a polar wittler during the summer and had a similar difficulty with the bolster. in the end i just used a piece of stabilized wood for the bolster to give it a little more support, but as you metioned its for wood carving so will hopefully be enough. its seems ok so far. hope this helps.

Atb,
Ste

 

[Robson Valley]

I've never considered a bolster as needed on wood carving knives.
Of the dozen? that I've hafted, it would eventually get in the way.
I notice that many bladesmiths never use that design feature.
For example:

http://kestreltool.com/index.html

 

[2trapper]

Thank you very much to all of you