Knife-Making Tutorial - The Handle

At a glance..

This tutorial explains in detail how to make a knife handle.

The details..

"Knife Making Tutorial: Part 1, The Knife Handle" is an informative guide for anyone interested in making their own knife. Written by James, this tutorial covers the process of creating a knife handle from existing parts with step-by-step instructions.

The book explains what materials and tools are necessary for the project such as wood blocks for handles, blades, bolsters (preferably pre-pierced and preshaped), spacers or other material that can be used along with epoxy glue, acetone and duct tape. It also lists various mechanical saws like orbital grinder or angle grinder with speed control which will help you achieve precision while working.

In addition to providing information about gathering all required materials and tools needed to create your own custom-made knife handle; it goes into detail about squaring the wood block before drilling holes through them at slow speeds so they don't crack under pressure! You'll learn how to cut tangs down until they're just right length-wise then sanding them using coarse grain paper ensuring better adhesion when gluing later stages together!

Finally fitting everything together perfectly requires patience but once done correctly yields impressive results worth showing off! This book is perfect for those who want more than just another store-bought kitchen utensil - it's an opportunity to craft something unique that reflects your personality.