Broken handle :( need help :(

[dwardo]

You want to make sure that which ever wood you use is well seasoned or stabilized. If the wood is still shifting whilst seasoning you will end up starting all over again.
Have a scout around there are plenty of suppliers selling scales or ask a few of the makers on here, they are only cheap and it saves you having to wait for fresh wood to season.

 

[Steve13]

perhaps add in some fibre linings as well?

 

[HillBill]

The crack is too severe to patch it up imo. It can be done, but the handle would be seriously weakened and it would look horrid.

 

[Darkwoodecho]

^ +1, and he knows what he's talkin about

 

[bribri]

well theres no turning back now eeeaakkkkk lol

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[bribri]

Thanks for all your opinions and ideas guys' sum good sound advise cumin out

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[bribri]

perhaps add in some fibre linings as well?

I was thinking white if i go with the birch? Maybe black? Gonna google some pics and see if i get any better ideas' this is my first ever go at this :/ haha

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[bribri]

both sides off now. Time to give it a good clean up

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[metriaclima]

this place has plenty of bits and pieces to help and they're not too expensive either http://www.english-handmade-knives.co.uk/acatalog/Knife_Making_Supplies.html I would take the opportunity to add fibre liners and maybe new pins and lanyard tube too

 

[bribri]

this place has plenty of bits and pieces to help and they're not too expensive either http://www.english-handmade-knives.co.uk/acatalog/Knife_Making_Supplies.html I would take the opportunity to add fibre liners and maybe new pins and lanyard tube too

Wow!! Now that link as just made things a little more intresting :/ so so so many things to choose from )

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[Albus Culter]

I can vouch for them. Nice folk to deal with.

Be careful. It's an addictive hobby handling knives
Keep the originals and even glue them back together to keep to give you an idea of the shape you are aiming for if they were comfy.
Birch looks pretty, but it's a buyers market on options. And contrasting liners do look nice.

 

[Clouston98]

Hats a shame about the scales mate! I hope they get fixed soon!

 

[bribri]

Yea was thinkin about gluing the old scales together to use as a template? And a keep sake. Sorry about my spellin lol not sure wot size pins i need? Is it just a case of mesuring the width of the old ones?

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[bribri]

I can vouch for them. Nice folk to deal with.

Be careful. It's an addictive hobby handling knives
Keep the originals and even glue them back together to keep to give you an idea of the shape you are aiming for if they were comfy.
Birch looks pretty, but it's a buyers market on options. And contrasting liners do look nice.

Do kinda hav my heart set on birch. Its my fave tree like alot of folk

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[Albus Culter]

Pretty much. You can go pins like it looks you have already. Brass or any other metal you fancy. Or go mosaic for pretty, but they are after bigger diameter so watch that. Or go bolts. I like bolts for the reassurance they give, but a bit more work as you have two holes diameters to drill.
Obviously lanyard tube too you will need if you are putting one back in.

Liners, you have colour choice to pick and thickness you fancy. Then the handle choice. Wood, or other options. It's all very personal choice for the look you want.

 

[bribri]

oh.. and i got a great gift off my pal in work today' he was having a clearout' and hes walks over to me and gives me this book!? Im like WOW! Cheers matey

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[Albus Culter]

Birch is a nice wood. The curly stuff adds a lot to the look. Google a few as you suggested. Red liners contract well. Black. Seen blue work well. Light colours don't stand out so kind of spoils the point in having them.

 

[Albus Culter]

Great book. Flick to the page with the original knife. That ones Birdseye maple, which is also very pretty



Like that one. The lower one I handled in reindeer antler.

 

[Stew]

Great book. Flick to the page with the original knife. That ones Birdseye maple, which is also very pretty

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Like that one. The lower one I handled in reindeer antler.

I tend to skip past birdseye maple these days, which is quite unfair - its a lovely look!

 

[Albus Culter]

I tend to skip past birdseye maple these days, which is quite unfair - its a lovely look!

I don't see it often I have to say. Similar colour to birch and the Birdseye is pretty. I have a hankering to do a yew handle sometime. So many choices