|
|
Knife Kits Forum New to the art of knife making? Learn to make awesome knives, using advanced hands-on training inside. From KnifeKits.com. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
combat survivor
combat survivor
I am planning to build a Combat Survivor and need some advice on the handle material. If I were to use synthetic material what size would I order. Same question about woodscales. I have a large hand and don't want skinny scales. |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
As long as you have something 1-1/2 x 5" inches, with a thickness of 1/4" inch, you can make a real good set of handles for that model. If you want to go extra thick for a big handle, use a single 1.5x1.5x5 block and cut it in half. Then do palm swells by sanding out contours. This is more work, but really customizes a knife by helping it fit better in "your" hand.
The general rule of thumb: "Use more material than you need. You can always remove material, but it's near impossible to add it back." Here's a really good example of one with palm swells by Gabriel Lange. I estimate that the total handle thickness was 1.5" inches at the widest point. Alex __________________ Alex Whetsell [======]~~~~~~~> Atlantavirtual.com Atlanta NOC |
Tags |
combat survivor, knife, knifekits.com, palm |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Combat Axe | aiiifish | Knives For Sale - Custom | 0 | 03-15-2005 06:21 AM |
Combat Axe | Ansoknives | The Display Case | 7 | 08-29-2003 02:26 PM |
Survivor Texas Style | KnifeWife | Knife Network Community | 0 | 09-04-2002 06:48 PM |