Hello from Philadelphia

[Undergrounder996]

Hi,
Joining to gain some knowledge about knife handle making. I also have a few old knives I'd like to get some history/advice on. I've made a few knives with locally-harvested wood for scales. (Purchased the knife blanks online). Cheers.

 

[bkultra]

Welcome to the forum

 

[luuogle]

Welcome aboard.

 

[DaM0w]

Philly Philly, welcome

 

[larrybard]

Welcome! Could have given you a lift to the ECG Sunday, if your schedule had permitted it; sorry you missed a terrific event. Where in Philly are you? I'm in West Mount Airy.

 

[Undergrounder996]

Thanks, I'm actually from just south of the city, in Delaware Co. Not sure what ECG is?
Here's a pairing knife handle I'm working on. Maple inlaid with walnut. The maple is from my backyard. I'm still working on the finish, so it's not quite done.

 

[larrybard]

In brief, "ECG" refers to an annual (sort of) East Coast Gathering of knife collectors, makers, etc. (you can search on KKF and get a better idea) that a generous KKF member has hosted for the last few years at his Alexandria, VA home.

Good luck with paring knife handle; starting to look good (and I'm impressed that you're using maple from your backyard; wonder about "curing").

 

[tripleq]

Welcome.

 

[Undergrounder996]

...Good luck with paring knife handle; starting to look good (and I'm impressed that you're using maple from your backyard; wonder about "curing").

Thanks. The maple has been air drying in my house for at least 5 years, and I've done lots of other things with it (picture frames, bowls), so I'm hopeful there won't be any issues. I like using lumber with a history.

 

[birdsfan]

Welcome my Philly brother! We represent strongly on the forum, as you have already likely noted. I am from Montco but work in Chesco, and I am also an amateur handle (and saya) maker. Feel free to hit me up if you want to talk handle craft at any point.