mircata question

[mud]

So does the handle have to be pinned? Also is it dueable enough to shape my finger guard out of?

[crashdive123]

In my opinion - knife handles must be glued and pinned, especially on scale (slab) type handles. I did a test quite some time ago attaching scales to a knife without pinning. I used several types of adhesive. All of the epoxies - without exception popped right of just by dropping the blade on a concrete floor. The other types of adhesive didn't do all that much better.

Adhesives give a good bond with the steel, but any lateral pressure will cause a failure. Pins prevent lateral movement.

[crashdive123]

Missed the second part of your question. Yes it is.

[mud]

Ok i am not planning on slabs. Want full wrap with only the lanyard hole exposed

[blacksmith]

how about a how to make and use mircata post would love that

[swamprat1]

Not saying it can't be done, but a micarta hand like you want is not going to be easy. A nice compromise that I have used is that found on micarta handled Randall knives. Can't recall the proper term for it at the moment though. Mitered style maybe. Crash may remember. But it is a good strong handle, though I would stl pin it.

[crashdive123]

Oct 3, 2012 11:54:19 GMT -7 blacksmith said:

how about a how to make and use mircata post would love that

I'll put a couple of vids on how to make it up.

[crashdive123]

You can shape a micarta wrap any way you want. The key is to use enough resin and get it tight.

[thywar]

WOW.. psychedelic handles.. those are waayyyy cool CRASH

[blacksmith]

thanks I will br looking for it

[swamprat1]

Now that's just cool crash. Never seen any like quite like that.

[Redneckidokie]

I really like that little hatchet. Though I can't look at the handles or I'll have a seizure. ;D

[crashdive123]

Oct 3, 2012 20:00:47 GMT -7 blacksmith said:

thanks I will br looking for it

I guess I already did. Here's one on making paper micarta.

survivalbunker.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=videos&action=display&thread=1888

[crashdive123]

And again here (parts 4, 5, 6 & 7).

survivalbunker.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=videos&action=display&thread=2001

[USCGME2]

Love that little tommy hawky thing Crash! When did you start making those? Did you post a thread on that or is it brand new? Please feel free to post up on that little bugger like to see the details on it too. Inquiring minds wanna know .....