Members SUP Posted April 20, 2024 Members Report Posted April 20, 2024 This week, three of my old knives have loosened or cracked handles. I am really miffed about it. The blades are fine. Is there anything that I can do? Or will I need a cutler or bladesmith? One of them, a Henckel, has a beautiful ebony handle that I am loathe to replace. I have cleaned it and kept it aside. I plan to call the company to ask if they have any suggestions. On another, the handle is completely cracked and will need replacement. That is a Rose, probably pre-1916. The third, a Dixon, the handle has come off and can be replaced or the same used, if possible. As much as possible, I like to keep things as is. I've been looking online and see plenty of ready-made handles - no idea of quality or even how to select the appropriate size. Any guidance is much appreciated. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
Contributing Member fredk Posted April 20, 2024 Contributing Member Report Posted April 20, 2024 photos of each would help us with suggestions Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members SUP Posted April 20, 2024 Author Members Report Posted April 20, 2024 I'll put up pics this evening. Its Saturday morning - weekly shopping etc. time. I will be able to respond to any comments here at the same time. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
Members DieselTech Posted April 20, 2024 Members Report Posted April 20, 2024 Yep this should be a easy fix, as long as you don't mind shaping & playing with a Lil wood. You can purchase the knife handle rivets & the counter sink rivet drill bit thru multiple suppliers. Quote
Members Wepster Posted April 20, 2024 Members Report Posted April 20, 2024 Cracked handle could be filled with colored epoxy. Color to match the wood as close as you can, or a color to compliment your kitchen. CA glue can also be used, Starbond has vids on how to build up layers and color. I fixed an old handle with plastiwood filler. Quote
Members SUP Posted April 20, 2024 Author Members Report Posted April 20, 2024 I thought of doing that to an earlier hand-made knife but chickened out. Everything too new for me. Another member here, @AlZilla even gave me some lovely coco bolo wood for it, which is safe. I look at both sideways periodically, trying to get up the courage to do it. But I cannot have that knife and these 3 out of commission. I need to pull up my socks or find someone to put the handles on the knives for me. I just want to be sure that I am not taken for a ride. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
Members DieselTech Posted April 20, 2024 Members Report Posted April 20, 2024 58 minutes ago, SUP said: I thought of doing that to an earlier hand-made knife but chickened out. Everything too new for me. Another member here, @AlZilla even gave me some lovely coco bolo wood for it, which is safe. I look at both sideways periodically, trying to get up the courage to do it. But I cannot have that knife and these 3 out of commission. I need to pull up my socks or find someone to put the handles on the knives for me. I just want to be sure that I am not taken for a ride. Get us some pics. I'll help walk you thru it. I'm sure other knife builders will chime in as well to the best attack plan. But pics would help a bunch. Thanks. Quote
Members SUP Posted April 21, 2024 Author Members Report Posted April 21, 2024 @DieselTech Yes. I'll get the pics ready and put them up here. Will do it within a day or so. Thank you so much all of you.. Quote Learning is a life-long journey.
Members TonyV Posted April 21, 2024 Members Report Posted April 21, 2024 I'm no knife smith so, I would just glue 'em together and wrap 'em in leather ! Please don't hit me :D Quote
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