I bought a hand forged blade at Bridgeton yesterday and wanted make my own handle for it. Does anyone have any tips on what wood I should use or anything else?
Layer up some linen and epoxy. Vacuum seal or press between closed cell foam. Shape to fit.
Any hardwood will work. It'll last longer if you soak it in Cryocyanurate (SP?) glue. There are also thin epoxies designed to stabilize wood.
Was it from that guy pounding iron out there?