I have seen thousands of spike knives over the internet and I know alot of them have different types of twists in the handle area, but I have not been able to locate information on how people do it differently, so lets start here, Which do you like the best and how do you do it?

Edited November 27, 200817 yr by R.C.Edmondson

I often use a Cube twist like these top two have..


Then sometimes I just use a regular twist with groves like these..


I plan on trying a pineapple twist soon..

I've used a cube twist.

Edited November 27, 200817 yr by MRobb

A pineapple twist and common twist http://www.dancingfrogforge.com/LetterOpeners2.JPG

Hope you don't mined if I jump in... what is the
process to achieve the cube and pineapple twist??
I have seen different twists on knives but don't know
exactly how to go about duplicating the look. If I am
crossing any lines by asking trade secrets I apologize. IC

I used a hot cut then twisted.

Hello:

I don't twist mine at all..just flatten it out, do a bit of shaping and then I do the blade. I think it gives a better "overall feel" to the blade when using it plus it allows for more "personalization" by the end user, like rawhide or wire rapping..tect..

Just my take on it..Then again I am usually the odd duck in the group..

JPH

Edited November 27, 200817 yr by JPH

The last one I did I flattened the handle and put handle scales on.

Here is a picture of a spike knife with a horsehead handle. It's displayed on a piece of branded barn wood with hand forged nails.

These are wonderful knifes you guys make!!! I love them all espically the horsehead one!!!! Man its a beauty!! Anyone know where to get some plans for these different kinds of twists? Thanks for the beautiful pictures,Godbless,Charlie

I learned how to make horse heads from a tutorial over on anvilfire. I mainly used it for the end of handles on fire tools, forks & spoons. One day I was making spike knives and thought I would give it a try. I appreciate your kind words on the knife.

This is a great thread as a friend wants a few spike knives for his shop. Looking at the hose head, I had an idea. Anyone ever see one with a dragon head? May have a new project for tomorrow.
Ed