oak handled carving knife

[forginhill]

I'm almost finished with a new carving knife. Blade is 1095 and the handle is a local desert oak that is extremely dense and hard. I tried carving a couple of spoons out of it, and my hands still haven't forgiven me. Seems good material for handles though. To attach the blade I used the pegged tang method. It's my second knife done this way and I like the method.

 

[richardhomer]

Very nice.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Great looking knife. l,ve not seen that method of handling before.

 

[Mesquite]

Nice looking knife for sure, should be a good carver

Like Colin I've not seen that method of fixing before, is it a totally dry fixing or did you glue it as well?

 

[knifeman]

Again, haven't seen that method of handling but I like it!


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[demographic]

I like that pegged tang idea, nice one.

 

[Muddypaws]

Looks great! Again, not seen that fixing method before - very interesting.

 

[forginhill]

Thanks, guys! It's glued with epoxy along with the pegs. Very solid system and you have the benefit of not having to fit a slot just right for the tang. If the pegs are just right, you can hardly tell they're there.

 

[Robson Valley]

Great work. Now, you have to get the diameter, the volume, of the handle to fit your hand(s). It's like shoe sizes = get it right.
In a fist grip, palm up with the edge towards you, the tips of your second and third fingers should just about touch the fat ball
part of your thumb.

For my big hands and skinny fingers, this is a 7/8" x 7/8" blank. I can go 1" but 3/4 is too skinny.
Too thin or too thick, you got any inklings of arthritis in your hands and they will tell you that you got it wrong.

 

[Nativewood]

Looks great and will be a very good carver. I've seen Nic Westermann use that method before and Jon Mac did it with a spoon knife but I've never done it myself. Must try it soon.

 

[forginhill]

Finally got her finished up. Seems like it will be a good carving knife...

 

[Robson Valley]

HO! That one, I'd like to try. Beautiful work.

 

[crosslandkelly]

A lovely usable knife, I like the longer handle too.