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Old 12-10-2012, 10:40 AM
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Harder handle spacers?

Do I need something harder than just the leather in a stacked handle? I have the butt cap and I have the guard on the front of the tang. Would I need something harder to keep the knife sturdy?
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Old 12-10-2012, 10:46 AM
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Usually, the leather pieces are slathered heavily with epoxy or soaked in resin to harden the handle. If you're going to make a leather handle you should try a Search to see what others have to say about the process....


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Old 12-10-2012, 11:00 AM
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The tutorials I've read have suggested to have something hard on both ends. You could use bone or wood spacers on each end.
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