Removing handle from a knife?!

HHazeldean

Native
Feb 17, 2011
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Sussex
What should I use to remove the wooden handle from a stick tang knife?? I'm in need of a new project so I'm going to have a bash at a new handle and sheath.

Thanks!!
 

Albus Culter

Maker
Jan 14, 2013
1,379
1
West Yorkshire
Is there a bolster of any sort?

If not, put a knife (not a precious one) against the side of the other and baton straight down one side to split it off.

If there is a bolster then a bit more work. Vice, old sacrificial chisel and just smash the thing to bits. But be careful. Not pretty :)

Pics of progress, please
 

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