Hi all so I bought a handle with the idea that it would be a fun project for me to try and replace the handle on my gesshin stainless. Only problem is I have zero idea on how to tackle this project and from what ive seen on youtube there is more than one way to do so. So if anyone could help me out because I have a list of questions.
1. How should i remove my stock handle without destroying it as Id like to save it for potential future projects.
2. How much $ am i looking at in terms of spending on supplies? I next to UCI and have a much on engineer friends with tools so like the basic tools I already have covered.
3. Should I use epoxy? Beexswax? Heat the tang and shove it in? Not sure what methods best
4. Handle C from this post is the one that I bought. Do different woods have to be installed differently?
https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/wa-octagonal-handles.44623/
5. On the off chance my drop out brain cant handle this task anyone in the OC or LA area that would be able to help me that I could pay for? Not sure if JKI would do this as i asked questions about it once to josh and he said they only rehandle with handles that they sell. (thats what i think he said i was drunk)
Any other info or tips would be greatly appreciated ty kkf
1. How should i remove my stock handle without destroying it as Id like to save it for potential future projects.
2. How much $ am i looking at in terms of spending on supplies? I next to UCI and have a much on engineer friends with tools so like the basic tools I already have covered.
3. Should I use epoxy? Beexswax? Heat the tang and shove it in? Not sure what methods best
4. Handle C from this post is the one that I bought. Do different woods have to be installed differently?
https://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/threads/wa-octagonal-handles.44623/
5. On the off chance my drop out brain cant handle this task anyone in the OC or LA area that would be able to help me that I could pay for? Not sure if JKI would do this as i asked questions about it once to josh and he said they only rehandle with handles that they sell. (thats what i think he said i was drunk)
Any other info or tips would be greatly appreciated ty kkf