Custom knife handle commission

[Ollie.C]

Hello,

I’ve recently made a carbon steel bushcraft knife. I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a place to get a custom handle made for it. I’d appreciate any advice/recommendations.

Thanks,

Ollie

 

[Broch]

But - making the handle is part of the Zen of knife making

BTW, welcome to the forum!

 

[gra_farmer]

Hello,

I’ve recently made a carbon steel bushcraft knife. I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a place to get a custom handle made for it. I’d appreciate any advice/recommendations.

Thanks,

Ollie

@Stew is the chap to help.

But I agree with @Broch there is something about making the handle that just fits your hand....

 

[gg012]

Also if you have done the blade the handle is the easy(er) bit!

 

[John Fenna]

I have to agree with all the others... making your own is fun!

 

[Pattree]

As above.
It’s good to shape a handle slowly so that it fits the grip of your dominant hand and then adjust it for the other.

I have replaced the handles on a few of my Opinels. I don’t put any finish on them until I’ve used them a few times and I am certain that the shape is right for me. No one could do that for me.