scott.livesey
Dealer - Purveyor
hi, this is a my paring knife WIP expanded a little. I am not all that sure of names, but I think this style of handle would be called a "Rabbeted Half Tang." Always wear safety glasses or goggles when using power saws, drill press, and router. Hearing protection is a must with the router.
my paring knife is ready for a handle. the blade has been covered with a layer of blue painter's tape, then a layer of duct tape.
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first step is selecting the wood
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for this knife I am going to use Koa. the wood is thick enough that can use it as shown. it makes the cutting and fitting steps easier and safer.
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the rough handle will be about 5" long, so that is measured, marked and cut.
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this piece will then go to the router where I will cut a rabbet to fit the blade. First, unplug the router, a carbide bit at 25000 rpm will not slow down when it hits flesh and bone. I am using a 1/2" straight cut bit. I have adjusted the height of the blade, set the fence for depth of cut, then set a stop for length of cut.
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the router leaves a small rounded area, so wood in the vise, then clean up that spot with a hand chisel.
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then I test fit the blade before cutting the wood to finished width.
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my paring knife is ready for a handle. the blade has been covered with a layer of blue painter's tape, then a layer of duct tape.
View attachment 36351
first step is selecting the wood
View attachment 36352
for this knife I am going to use Koa. the wood is thick enough that can use it as shown. it makes the cutting and fitting steps easier and safer.
View attachment 36353
the rough handle will be about 5" long, so that is measured, marked and cut.
View attachment 36354
this piece will then go to the router where I will cut a rabbet to fit the blade. First, unplug the router, a carbide bit at 25000 rpm will not slow down when it hits flesh and bone. I am using a 1/2" straight cut bit. I have adjusted the height of the blade, set the fence for depth of cut, then set a stop for length of cut.
View attachment 36355
the router leaves a small rounded area, so wood in the vise, then clean up that spot with a hand chisel.
View attachment 36356
then I test fit the blade before cutting the wood to finished width.
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