First rehandle

Hi guys, after knocking out a sinkbridge a few weeks ago, I decided to have a go at rehandling a cheap (real cheap) knife I had lying around in my garden shed (yep, that cheap!)

I cut my own scales from a piece of red iron bark (I think) that I had lying around in my wood shed and some teak which I dyed green for effect (aluminium spacer between the two). Here's a couple of work in progress shots:

Scales roughed out and starting to be glued to blade:




Handle shaped and teak dyed.


Finished product. The teak was finished with super glue and polished and the iron bark was oiled and waxed. Mosaic pin made by me








C&C welcome! I know the f&f is a little rough in places but it's my first effort and I learnt plenty from the experience. It actually looks a lot better in real life. I've got another one on the go already (a reprofiled chefs knife) which I know will be better

Cheers
Adrian

wow. as far as a western rehandle goes I believe you have nailed it.Next time try to not follow the same lines as were on the stock handle. I dont like that it dips near the choil but it looks absolutely beautiful.

Great work and keep it up. I think we have some competition on our hands here. For a first handle this is amazing!

Excellent job for the first time out. Keep up the good work.

Looks pretty darn good to me!

That is amazing for a first try.

Very nice! And the pin is awesome...I am about tired of shelling out $40 for 12" of mosaic! I gotta learn to do that.

NO ChoP! said:

Very nice! And the pin is awesome...I am about tired of shelling out $40 for 12" of mosaic! I gotta learn to do that.

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Awesome look!

wow! very nice work!

Extrordinary!!! Keep up the good work. :bigeek: :ubersexy:

Nicely done.

Really nice mate.Very impressed that you made the mosaic pin.

Thanks for the positive comments everyone!

@Brad - I agree I followed the same shape of the original handle as I just wanted to see how I went with the actual cutting, fitting, and finishing without adding another layer of complexity. I'm hoping to personalize the next one a bit more.

@Chris - Tell me about it. The price and the lack of local availability of mosaic pins is what lead me to try making my own. It didn't work out exactly as I hoped but, again, it was a great learning experience - the next one should be better.

@Scot - cheers mate, glad you liked it!

All the positive comments encourages me to keep at it - expect to see more from me soon. :-D

Adrian

That dyed Hulk ferrule, custom mosaic pin and shape together makes for a great first rehandle. I could only image what masterpieces you could done if you use some fancy wood for your next rehandles.

Great start, don't stop!

Very nice! I also REALLY like the pin.

Mowgs

That handle looks great like the combination of materials

Lucky!! You ever take it off any sweet jumps?

ThEoRy said:

Lucky!! You ever take it off any sweet jumps?

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Yeah, like three feet that last time! LOL