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These were turned on a lathe, so the handles are round but you could do knife handles. I went back and filled these pin holes but you get the idea. Black epoxy or alumilite works well. Under a vac / pressure will help with air bubbles. Your pieces look kind large for knife handles...

The billet was purchased from our own Al May here on the forum. I love that pattern and I sent half of what you see in the picture to Joe, and kept the other half. Glad you guys like it too... Larry

Definately one of the good guys......Thanks for lookin. -Larry

So I had this stuff laying around, and thought they might go well together.......... So I sent them to Joe Sangster and he added a little carbon fiber ......

Welcome.... Im in Eden Prairie........Larry

I always thought this was a great step by step example Forgot who the maker was, but he did a great job.... - Larry

Yeah like Rhino has mentioned theres blades /boats that have been around for hundreds of yrs that have wooden handles / construction etc. Some don't make it through the winter.... I think the construction of the handle makes a big difference as well. Stick tangs where the wood surrounds the...

Sean heres a couple with stabilized Koa from my kitchen. I like the idea that its stabilized when its around that much water.... L

Hey Doug, Yeah I thought it was cool. I mean sometimes you just NEED a cowboy skeleton with a smoking gun on certain projects..........:biggrin: Larry

Finally Found it............. :biggrin: http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?19341-Genocide-Edition-!

Thanks Sandy, I checked the link. Thats not the guy but I will keep him in mind. The guy I'm thinking of had carved a skeleton wearing a cowboy hat and a gun into some leather. Everyone was saying "it's not my cup of tea", but great work. Anyways thanks for the response, and I will keep...

There was a maker here who was doing some leather carving with a skeleton / skull / type stuff. Anybody know his name or could direct me to a thread of his ?? Thanks Larry

Metal is the dewalt below, and wood is Rikon Deluxe 14.

I hate to be "Safety Sam" but the covers on those paint pots DO come off once in awhile and fly across the shop. I'd feel better with a HD set up like Boatbuilder has versus the paint pot, but thats just me. Larry

Real nice work Mike. Great looking blade. Larry

Anybody regularly HT 52100 batches? I have a couple of blades of it and wanted to see if I could include them in your next batch? Thanks Larry

Sorry Mike, The blocks I have are only 1 and an eighth thick..... Larry

Mike I have some canvas brown blocks that might work for you... Larry

Very nice.....

Wow Bob those bowies are sweet............. Beautiful work, same with the sheaths.