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kid_couteau
12-09-2007, 05:31 PM
Hi Folks

Just made this:
http://www.kidcouteau.com/sitebuilder/images/hempcarta2-682x513.jpg

I wanted to try making a version of micarta after I watched the Science channel show Invention nation. They were actually making the frames for bikes from bamboo and hemp. They would "paint" the hemp with resin making a sort of fiberglass with it.

Figured I would try it on a blade.

I made the blade full tanged and pinned and epoxied two slabs of black walnut to it then sanded it to a taper towards the blade.

I then wrapped the handle in layers of hemp cord and epoxy. I sanded it a bit and added another layer or so.

Coated the entire handle in epoxy and let sit. Seems to be a real solid handle. Whole thing is about 16" long

I want to make a wooden scabbard to keep with the polynesian look.

Just sharing
Kid
Rick
12-09-2007, 05:37 PM
Nice job, Kid. You always do good work. Is the blade another from the sawmill?
Gray Wolf
12-09-2007, 06:10 PM
Have you gotten to use it yet? Just wondering how your hand feels after a while.
Does it get slippery when wet? Scratchy? How is the impact absorption?

Looks Nice!
kid_couteau
12-09-2007, 06:16 PM
Hi

Yup retired sawmill blade

Havent worked it yet
Gotta smooth the handle a bit first

Seeya
Kid
Nativedude
12-10-2007, 05:10 AM
"Just made this. . . .I wanted to try making a version of micarta after I watched the Science channel show Invention nation. They were actually making the frames for bikes from bamboo and hemp. They would "paint" the hemp with resin making a sort of fiberglass with it. . . ."

Kid you do beautiful work!! ;) :D :)
beerrunner13
12-10-2007, 07:12 AM
Very nice work Kid, I love seeing people reuse cast offs and thinking outside the box. You must get quite a few knives from and old saw mill blade and your inovation is impressive. Also good to know I'm not the only one to watches the "geek" chanels,I'm addicted to Discovery and History chs
kingfisher71
12-10-2007, 11:27 AM
Very nice!
nell67
12-10-2007, 11:45 AM
Nice knife kid.
kid_couteau
12-10-2007, 11:56 AM
Thank you Folks
Kid
sh4d0wm4573ri7
12-19-2007, 04:39 AM
yes is a work of art, nice work
Borelli
12-19-2007, 06:53 AM
how long have you been making knives from scratch
kid_couteau
12-19-2007, 09:48 AM
Ohhhhh around 20 years