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Title: Shed antler handle ???
Post by: bearfootin 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

Title: Re: Shed antler handle ???
Post by: KHALVERSON 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
 (http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/IM000978.jpg)
i hope this helps
kevin

Title: Re: Shed antler handle ???
Post by: bearfootin on December 25, 2008, 02:43:00 PM

Thanx Kevin, nice knife. I wasn't sure what type of epoxy to use. Lloyd

Title: Re: Shed antler handle ???
Post by: skullworks 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.

Title: Re: Shed antler handle ???
Post by: Steve Nuckels 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!