Members SUP Posted April 27, 2023 Members Report Posted April 27, 2023 I bought a hand-made round knife on a whim, as it was reasonably priced. It is wicked sharp right out of the box and it does not appear to have been recently sharpened or stropped. It has a flat Aluminium handle and I am concerned it might slip when I am using it. I would like to wrap it in leather. I am not sure of the type of leather to use. It has to be soft enough to wrap. Will chrome-tanned leather work or will it damage the Aluminium in the long run? Has anyone had experience with that metal encased in Chrome-tanned leather? If not chrome-tanned leather, what other type of leather would work for wrapping a knife handle? I have only just started leatherworking about 4 months ago so am still learning about the best uses for different leathers. I know a wooden handle would be best but I have no experience in woodworking. So wrapping seems the best option. I would appreciate some guidance on this. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
Members Tugadude Posted April 27, 2023 Members Report Posted April 27, 2023 I don't think you have to limit yourself to chrome tanned leather. There's plenty of soft vegetable tanned leather. Also, if you are concerned about a potential interaction you could always wrap the handle in tape before wrapping in leather. That way the two, the aluminum and the leather are separate. You could also dip the handle in Plasti-Dip and then wrap. I like the idea of using a leather wrap because, hey, that's what we do. Quote
Members Gezzer Posted April 27, 2023 Members Report Posted April 27, 2023 Another non-slip option is split or suede or roughout veg tan . Quote
Members SUP Posted April 27, 2023 Author Members Report Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) Yes. I agree. I like the idea of a leather wrap too, Tugadude. About the soft veg tanned leathers, I am not yet familiar with the different types. I have only come across the milled leather scraps from Tandy. This is a chance to learn about them. I think I will call Springfield leather and discus it with them. I am looking up Plasti-dip as well. It would be the perfect solution. Seeing different Aluminium articles and the way they corrode and stain, I will at least not have to worry about that. Thank you Tugadude. Edited April 27, 2023 by SUP Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 27, 2023 CFM Report Posted April 27, 2023 30 minutes ago, SUP said: I bought a hand-made round knife on a whim, as it was reasonably priced. It is wicked sharp right out of the box and it does not appear to have been recently sharpened or stropped. It has a flat Aluminium handle and I am concerned it might slip when I am using it. I would like to wrap it in leather. I am not sure of the type of leather to use. It has to be soft enough to wrap. Will chrome-tanned leather work or will it damage the Aluminium in the long run? Has anyone had experience with that metal encased in Chrome-tanned leather? If not chrome-tanned leather, what other type of leather would work for wrapping a knife handle? I have only just started leatherworking about 4 months ago so am still learning about the best uses for different leathers. I know a wooden handle would be best but I have no experience in woodworking. So wrapping seems the best option. I would appreciate some guidance on this. use thin veg tan and you can wrap it like a bicycle handle bar. I added the link for some ideas on how you might attach it and the different styles that you can use. https://blog.walnutstudiolo.com/2020/01/15/diy-leather-wraps-on-anything-using-our-bicycle-bar-wraps/ Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members SUP Posted April 27, 2023 Author Members Report Posted April 27, 2023 Thank you chuck123wapati. That is a great article. I especially like the ones which use thicker strips! 11 minutes ago, Gezzer said: Another non-slip option is split or suede or roughout veg tan . I like the idea of split or roughout veg tan - for friction - but suede might absorb things on my hands. Are splits and roughout veg tans as absorbent as well? That is my concern. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 27, 2023 CFM Report Posted April 27, 2023 you can also wrap it in round leather or paracord is always good. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members SUP Posted April 27, 2023 Author Members Report Posted April 27, 2023 What is round leather? Oh I see. The round leather cord. Yes I can do that but will it be tight enough on a flat handle? Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
CFM chuck123wapati Posted April 27, 2023 CFM Report Posted April 27, 2023 7 minutes ago, SUP said: What is round leather? Oh I see. The round leather cord. Yes I can do that but will it be tight enough on a flat handle? yes it would get tight enough if its the right shape of handle. i cant see your handle to say which would work the best, just giving you some ideas to get started with. saying how you get it to stay on is going to be the hard part without knowing the shape. is it teardrop shaped and flat on the sides or just rectangular? Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members SUP Posted April 27, 2023 Author Members Report Posted April 27, 2023 Yes. I had to resize the photographs before I could upload them. Here they are now. It has a flat, straight handle - a rectangular piece of metal which is only shaped at the area where it is screwed into the blade. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
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