Hi Folks
Just made this:
http://www.kidcouteau.com/sitebuilde...a2-682x513.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
