Stupid question.. measuring... knife building

[TheOtherZilla]

Check with a custom jeweler

I live in the stix.. There is no such thing here. I have to buy just about everything online..

 

[RustyMetal]

This is the basic sizing and conversion chart I use a lot.



Of course you can back-check the decimal equivelints of fractions by dividing the lower number into the top number on any calculator.

 

[dolek]

This is the basic sizing and conversion chart I use a lot.

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Of course you can back-check the decimal equivelints of fractions by dividing the lower number into the top number on any calculator.

Great chart,thanks for sharing .

 

[Fast14riot]

Just get it close on the scales, then you should be peening solid pins anyway, mechanically holds the scale in addition to the epoxy. When I build slip-joint knives there is no epoxy used at all.

 

[dolek]

Epoxy is plenty strong,you don't even need pins if you have holes drilled in the tang so the epoxy bonds the 3 pieces .Prep is key .

 

['Freak]

Try this:
http://www.leevalley.com/us/Wood/page.aspx?p=45035&cat=1,43513

 

[Hammer0419]

I am a knife maker for past 15 years. Shoot me a pm and we can talk
Jim

 

[Hammer0419]

Epoxy is plenty strong,you don't even need pins if you have holes drilled in the tang so the epoxy bonds the 3 pieces .Prep is key .

Most definitely not true unless you plan on it sitting on a shelf to stare at. On a full tang knife. The epoxy is more a sealer between tang and scales as is for securing. You even pin hidden tangs!

 

[dolek]

Most definitely not true unless you plan on it sitting on a shelf to stare at. On a full tang knife. The epoxy is more a sealer between tang and scales as is for securing. You even pin hidden tangs!

Wrong,you need to do some research. I have made/sold many knives,some featured in magazines .I know a little about the process,many ways to skin a cat.

 

[dolek]

No pins...

 

[JRS]

One of the best on earth. Handles are pinned.

 

[JRS]

Another example from the National Living Treasure.

 

[Hammer0419]

No pins...

Congrats to you. I make knives to use and to use hard when needed. NEVER EVER would I not pin a knife handle I am seriously relying on!! Nor any handle at that!! You are showing a hidden tang with no pins. Great for cutting chicken in the kitchen. Do the same in the woods chopping batoning wood. Bet you ANY amount of $ it fails!! I've destroyed MANY knives Just to see their failure points. Epoxy is very strong. One thing it does not have is SHEAR strength which is why pins are critical on a full tang knife intended for use.

 

[300_whisper]

@Hammer0419 @daleboy I would stay on topic gents to help the OP out. Great info so far. It’s helping me out a lot too.

 

[Hammer0419]

Not a problem.