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Permalink Reply by Brad T. on October 21, 2013 at 13:48

Over the Weekend, I epoxied the liners and Cocobolo to the knife and let set in a clamp over Sunday. This morning I ground off the excess material and this is what I have now.

I know, it looks a little too plain without any pins or bolsters. I have some ideas, but that will be a surprise.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on October 21, 2013 at 13:57

Looking great so far!

Permalink Reply by Michael Kelley Sr. on October 22, 2013 at 1:12

Agreed, looks real good already.

Wasn't sure where you were going with the green paper, thought they might be templets at first. Do they serve a purpose other than asthetics?

 

 

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on October 22, 2013 at 8:24

Since I didn't do a complete dis-assembly, the paper in my thinking was to keep the excess epoxy out of the inner workings of the knife. I applied a thinner coat when applying the paper than I did when gluing the wood. It also is more absorbent than the steel liners of the knife, which in turn creates a better surface for the wood to adhere to.

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on October 28, 2013 at 9:00

I was thinking about cutting out the embossed fish from the old handles, but then thought better of the knife after I finished sanding and polishing. I like it as it is now. What d'ya think? (It is also thinner than the pictures above)

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on October 28, 2013 at 19:39

i think it came out just great, looks very usable and clean...a one of a kind fish knife!

Permalink Reply by Michael Kelley Sr. on October 28, 2013 at 19:44

I have a new appreciation of fish knives now....nice and clean look.

Great work.....definately gives me some insperation.

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on October 29, 2013 at 13:34

These Imperial and Colonial knives are cheap enough on the market that you can do anything that you skill level permits. Don't be afraid to mess it up, you can always get another one cheap. Just having fun.

Michael Kelley Sr. said:

I have a new appreciation of fish knives now....nice and clean look.

Great work.....definately gives me some insperation.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on October 29, 2013 at 13:46

Great job Brad. I like it a lot.

Permalink Reply by Michael Kelley Sr. on October 29, 2013 at 14:42

Did you use Tongue Oil or something else?

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on October 29, 2013 at 16:38

Actually after sanding I just rubbed in some cutting board oil, let it sit over night and buffed the heck out of it the next day with a buffing wheel.