- 1). Cut two pieces of wood of equal size and shape. These pieces should be slightly larger than the finished handle, allowing you to trim and shape them up after they are connected to the blade.
- 2). Take each piece and lay the base of the knife blade on top. Drill through the openings to make the screw holes for your knife handle. Do this with both pieces of the handle, this way you know they line up with the blade and with one another.
- 3). Place epoxy on the inside of each piece of wood and carefully line the holes in the base of the blade with the holes drilled in the handle. Firmly press the metal into the epoxy on wood, clearing off any excess that squirts out. Repeat this step with the other half of the handle, sandwiching the base of the blade between the two.
- 4). Make sure to let the epoxy dry fully before continuing. Some hobbyists will even use a clamp to keep the wood, epoxy and metal tight and have it sit overnight just to be safe.
- 5). Grind down excess wood after the epoxy dries. Grinding down any excess epoxy along with excess wood will help smooth out the overall appearance of the handle. This is the time the handle should be shaped into its design.
- 6). Screw in the screws into the handle of the knife and tighten. This secures the handle further and eliminates any blade movement. Blade and handle should be tightly secured as one knife after this step.
- 7). Grind down the parts of the screws or pins protruding up on the handle, using a file to finish if you have to.
- 8). Smooth the handle one more time and add any polish or finish as you deem necessary to finish off the new and nice looking knife handle.
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