Let me start off by saying im pretty handy with most things i have dabbled in leather working and other detailed hobbies but have never made a leather handle.
That being said i have what appears to be an WWii M3 style knife without the plastic sheath but a leather one instead. Since ive never mad a leather handle and the knife has no handle i figured what the hell lets try it.
So ive done some research on the process (several hours) and have a general understanding of the basics of making it happen.
Now for the questions:
1. Which glue do you prefer on your washers to keep them from delaminating so to speak.
2. Do you wet form your washers into their compacted shape or do you leave them in the form/vice dry and for an extended period of time.
3. What spacer material do you use if any and why.
4. What finish do you use on the handle after completion to seal it from the elements and why? Any special steps sanding reapplying etc.
Any insight would be helpfull
That being said i have what appears to be an WWii M3 style knife without the plastic sheath but a leather one instead. Since ive never mad a leather handle and the knife has no handle i figured what the hell lets try it.
So ive done some research on the process (several hours) and have a general understanding of the basics of making it happen.
Now for the questions:
1. Which glue do you prefer on your washers to keep them from delaminating so to speak.
2. Do you wet form your washers into their compacted shape or do you leave them in the form/vice dry and for an extended period of time.
3. What spacer material do you use if any and why.
4. What finish do you use on the handle after completion to seal it from the elements and why? Any special steps sanding reapplying etc.
Any insight would be helpfull