This is my first attempt at a knife handle.
I used black walnut crotch wood from set #5 listed at
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showt ... p?t=603221.
I bought a Spyderco Mule Team CPM M4 knife (
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=364) and fashioned my own handle.
I don't have any real power tools to use. I used a cordless 3-3/8-Inch saw to cut (via two passes) one block in half to make bookends and then hand planned them flat.
To secure the handle I used two hidden pins and epoxy that I put in place with the help of a tutorial found at
http://www.northcoastknives.com/northco ... _tips5.htm. The knife has holes pre-drilled that include an extra little notch which I thought would assist in the hold of the epoxy.
I then used a coping saw, files, dremel tool and sandpaper shape the handle. I finished it with three coats of tung oil, steel wool between coats, and a buffer to shine (It was shinier before the steel wool but that didn't last).
What do you think?
I know there are some scratches to the blade's spine and underside and after looking at the photos I can see that there are some improvements to be made and better finishing to be done.
After having completed this knife handle this far, I know a little more as to what effort and skill the true knifemakers must have and utilize to make their knives. It makes me appreciate all you true knifemakers even more!
Thanks,
Brett
