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Offline bearfootin

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Shed antler handle ???
« on: December 24, 2008, 03:11:00 PM »
Hi Guys, I'm new to this knife making!!! Can you tell me how you fasten or fix a knife blade with a tang that doesn't go through the handle. In this case a shed buck antler. ...Thanx,...Lloyd
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Offline KHALVERSON

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Re: Shed antler handle ???
« Reply #1 on: December 25, 2008, 07:03:00 AM »
hidden tang?
drill a hole the same diameter as the tang
ruff the tang up real well with a file or hacksaw

fill hole in antler with jb weld 2 part epoxy
insert tang into antler   orient blade the way you like it and let dry
 but thats just how i do it
there are many more qualified people on this site to answer your question with the right way
here,s a pic of 1 i just finished
 
i hope this helps
kevin

Offline bearfootin

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Re: Shed antler handle ???
« Reply #2 on: December 25, 2008, 02:43:00 PM »
Thanx Kevin, nice knife. I wasn't sure what type of epoxy to use. Lloyd
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Offline skullworks

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Re: Shed antler handle ???
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2008, 07:08:00 AM »
Yep...what Kevin said. You could also use 2 part epoxy if you wanted. Some times I'll drill a pin hole and use a 1/8" pin if I think it is needed.
'cuz deer huntin' ain't catch & release!

Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Shed antler handle ???
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2009, 08:48:00 PM »
You inspired me!  I have a straight razor and a nice antler! All is left is to "Just Do It"!
Thanks!

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