Wa handle question

[JoBone]

hello,

When using a cut dowel method, what width do people cut the slot in the dowel and how wide do you make the tang hole?

I am using a 1/2” dowel with about 4mm cut
Thanks, Joe

 

[dwalker]

If I were making it for a specific knife, I would measure it and fit it accordingly. You could make it a little snug and do a burn in or make it a little loose and epoxy it. I prefer to make it just right to a little snug and affix it with beeswax with a little burn in prior if necessary.

 

[JoBone]

I got the handle making bug after making the first one for one of my knives.

 

[tedg]

I made my first handle a while back, can't stop.