How Do You Make A Bone Knife Handle?
A bone handle on a knife makes it aesthetically pleasing. Bone works best as a stacked handle. Stacked handles are a little more difficult to make than other handles, but they add value and visual appeal, an important point if you are making knives for sale. Use a fine mill file to adjust the fit of the bolster or guard to your knife. The bolster should be snug against the blade. Lay the bolster on your leather pieces. Use black marker to outline the slot for your knife tang on the leather, as in the diagram. This will make two leather washers. Put the bolster and the first leather washer back onto the knife tang. Lay out a length of bone for your handle and cut the ends with your hacksaw. Use a chainsaw file to expand the hole inside the bone, if needed, to give a snug fit. Place the bone and the second leather washer on the knife tang. In order, the piece indicated in orange is the bolster, which is another name for the hand guard. The two brown pieces are the leather washers, and th
