WmHorus Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I have been working on this one on and off for a bit but I finally got it to the point it needs handled. The one pictured just doesnt feel right for this blade, I am looking for suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Fwiw, I think the antler could have more curve, and a bolster of maybe ebony with some spacers between the pieces. You're right, it's a tough one. I'd probably finish it, put it away for awhile, and start another one. Will be anxious to see how you complete the blade. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dabbsterinn Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I think handles are a personal preference, so i'll just be sharing my opinion and if anyone wants to comment on it he/she is welcome to do so I make all my knife handles from branches, start by getting a branch (after removing the bark and letting it dry) that feels a little bit too big for your hand, that opens up the option for some modification and make it more ergonomic i do this mostly because I don't want to buy hardwood or anything like that, i prefer working with what i can get myself for as little money as i can, if you can get some nice maple, hickory,ebony or anything like that, i suggest you do that instead what i do, sure it may take more work but im pretty sure it would turn out better (sidenote: I've been warned about using oak for handles, i was told that oak and sweat produces cyanide which eats up the skin on your hands, i have no proof of this other than word of mouth from some guy) i hope anything i said here helped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmHorus Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 ya, i decided to set it aside till something comes up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Actually I think a tightly tiger striped maple handle would go good with the pattern on the blade. If you go with antler use a solid one and give it the same treatment as the blade! (WEAR PPE: BONE and ANTLER DUST IS BAD FOR YOUR LUNGS!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhartironwerks Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 ya, i decided to set it aside till something comes up.... I think you kind of have to 'feel the love' when doing handles. They're not my favorite part of bladesmithing, so I tend to put it off till I really want to go to it. I think an attractive handle will sell a knife, even a mediocre looking blade. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Yates Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 WH , I have I Huge 5X4 Elk well over 2 1/2" to 3" in That I have been looking for an Awesome Blade to cut it up for there are many nice straight tines on it that would complement that blade . As well as a short Sword I am working on in PW I Hope to get posted up in the fall as a WIP . let me Know if you are interested in a section of them . R Yates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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