Talon Tex Overland Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 (edited) what do yall think makes the best looking handle material? Edited May 22, 2009 by TexasIronworker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 best for what? Best is a risky term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 What do YOU or your customer like the best? That's what I'd use. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dablacksmith Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 ya that is a tough question to answer . what type of knife , what style are you aiming for ?Are you makeing a reproduction of a sertan time pereod ?what handle woods do you have available ? ive got a bunch of different woods and antler bone ect . when i am makeing a new knife i will go to the box and decide from what i have available ... i am always picking up knife handle materials and setting um aside ... most knife makers i know do the same thing ... good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnr Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 The best looking is what ever sells. Finnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new guy Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 i would use whatever is lying around, but soft woods. go for hard woods like oak, hockory, and cherry (as scales) will work. cherry looks great but what do you want from a knife. set asid some promising wood and dry it out. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hale Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Pick up an issue of one of the knife magazines, in it you will see a lot of different handle materials on a lot of different knives. There are also adds for suppliers of handle materials listed. Look over everything to see wot catches you eye the go to the web sites that sell materials and see if it is in your price range. Also look at all the knives shown in the gallery and see wot you find that you like there. Most pics have the handle material used listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I just love ivory, I've collected a lot over the years but don't know if I will ever make a knife worthy of it. Just don't know if I can cut it up. I'd never cut up the Bilikin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_leland Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I use the sawed off handle of any 8 or 12 lbs. sledge hammer. Makes the hammers easier to swing and the snub of wood is easy to shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Just don't know if I can cut it up. I'd never cut up the Bilikin. I should hope NOT! A billikin is good luck, destroying one is destroying your own luck. Put it where you can rub it's belly for luck. You used to be able to find fossil ivory for reasonable, unfortunately the tourist trade has driven the prices through the roof. Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Steinkirchner Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 i like to make micarta for any knife that will see alot of water, or if i need a certain color. layers of fabric layered with car body resin and clamped (or pressed) until set. other than that i use antler and hardwood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzertank27 Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 i like the colour of maple next to steel but not mixed with brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I've yet to work micarta but i had a piece of canvas micarta that I left laying in the dirt for a year rain snow 100+ degrees for days , 90+ for weeks and it didn't seem to change, although I didn't measure or test in any way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Tex Overland Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) ok i definately should have been more specific. I need a good handle that looks good and is practical for the three utility knives, knife 1, knife 2, and knife 3. They're the three i've narrowed it down to for my self. I'll be using them for everything from skinning game to just a simple carry around knife for everyday use because the limit here in Texas is Single edged under 5 1/2" I have every handle material imaginable at my disposal, everything from micarta and dymondwood to Ebony and buffalo horn and all at a good price. www.knifeandgun.com is a great place for any knife accessory you could possibly need. Copyrighted photos removed and links inserted Edited May 24, 2009 by TexasIronworker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short swing Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 If your not superstichous, slice it up that would be an awesome piece. You can use a knife... what do you do with the ivory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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