How to bed a knife handle with epoxy

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for watching!

[@S.Vallieres]

Hello Tony, I know I'll look like I've been living under a rock, but it's the first time I hear/see about this process despite watching probably hundreds and hundreds of knifemaking videos over the years... I'm actually surprised I had not ever come across a video showing this process before. I really learned something new about knifemaking today! And, as usual, you show and explain your process very well. Thanks a lot!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks man I’m glad you got something out of it. There’s a few that have talked about it but not much detail out there. So that was my intent in this video. Thanks for watching! 🙂

[@jamesperkins9833]

This works to fit up like a glove, really like doing this. Wish I had known this technique when I started out.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Yes it does brother 🙂

[@guillermoalfaro2714]

Hi 👋 there Tony?!! This is my first time commenting on your video 📹 and I have to say it it's a beautiful 😍 knife 👌 🔪 sir

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you my friend, I appreciate the kind words and thanks for commenting!

[@guillermoalfaro2714]

@@TonySeverioKnives anytime 😊

[@nicholaskillmeier4895]

Pretty cool tutorial thanks! My knives lately have been coffin construction to avoid exactly this issue haha.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks! I hear ya, several ways to avoid it for sure. 🙂

[@richardbranton190]

I haven't done this yet I've just epoxied them together then grind and finish them together. I would like to try it. Thanks for the video 👍

[@TonySeverioKnives]

It’s not hard just time. You’ll get it just fine. Thanks brother. 🙂

[@RedBeardOps]

Heck yeah! Been waiting for this one... thank you sir!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks brother. I hope it helps a little. 🙂

[@josephsedgedtools6464]

Great work processes!!! Gonna try this with two hidden tangs I have to finish!!!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks brother. It works great!

[@sdunca4864]

My good sir- as I sip my coffee and ponder this info... all i can say is Bravo my dude! I've been gearing up for this operation in a few weeks- as always- thanks for sharing... this is a great rabbit to catch for sure! Edit to add-comment added at 12 sec in... but I'd already seen the video on the wife's phone!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Awesome man, I hope it helps. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! 🙂

[@myrv]

I’m just starting and this looks like an awesome idea. I’ve learned so much from ya and I just found you today! how bout a video about common beginner mistakes and how to avoid em. And then how to fix em?

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks! Glad you get something out of it. Yes I will add that one to my list to make. Thanks for the feedback. 🙂

[@justingoodman5600]

Very nice Mr Tony! I’ve been meaning to try that method just haven’t got around to it. I’m glad I read all the comments because I’ve been using G-flex but looking at POP’s. Now I know where to buy next

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank my friend, I hope it helps! Yes pops is good stuff. 🙂

[@offcenterforge1098]

I needed this video, this morning. I am trying to do my I think 4th hidden tang. Thank you for all of your videos!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Awesome. Hope it helps with the process! 🙂

[@GlennInLaguna]

Good stuff. Always learn something.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you sir. I’m glad it helps someone. 🙂

[@mgannotti]

This is awesome! Thanks for posting!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

You’re welcome!

[@DONJUILIO]

Great information, thank you for you time sir.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you and you’re welcome! 🙂

[@Jasoncohenour]

Good demo

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you!!

[@freedomforgetactical]

awesome as always!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks buddy!

[@BootStateKnives]

Thanks for sharing Mr. Tony! Quick question what epoxy were you using?

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks brother. This is pops but it’s the same thing as g-flex. I put a link to g-flex in the description but you can get it from pops marketed as pops epoxy. It’s all I use.

[@michaelstrauss6587]

Thanks, very informative....no pun intended...well, okay, maybe.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@Jim-fr3gr]

Did you use releasing material.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

No. Just like you see in the vid. Based on drying time

[@vikinghandmade9609]

👍👍👍👍

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks. 🙂

[@michaelmorrison4843]

Did you put Vaseline on the tang prior to putting it in the epoxy?

[@TonySeverioKnives]

No I didn’t. I don’t ever do that.

[@joewalworth5479]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’m VERY much a novice at knife making but really enjoy it. If I was making this style of knife, I would glue it up and leave it to harden overnight. Next day tape up the blade to prevent it from getting damaged and sand my handle to shape. What are your final steps to permanently attaching blade to handle? Do you add additional glue? Do you pin the tang by drilling through the handle ? Is the soot deposited from heating the tang and inserting into the glue cause concern? Again, I’m very new to this and probably asking questions I should know. But, hopefully others will learn along with me. Best wishes sir.

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Hello Joe. The fit up style for this knife handle is a museum or heirloom fit. Meaning the fitup is slightly proud of the guard or spacer. It has to be done precisely or it will not look right. It is a more difficult construction and collectors understand that. Just as peening and doming the handle pin is as opposed to sanding flush. It’s a little more skill involved. So the handle finishing has to be done before final attachment for the museum fit style. The tang is cleaned before final glue-up. The handle is drilled through while it is still square and flat so the pin will be straight. Sometimes I drill straight through the tang at the same time but most of the time not. I always use a carbide bit to drill the tang. A small amount of epoxy is needed for final glue-up.

[@joewalworth5479]

Thank you. That helped me to understand what you are doing. Most of the knives I’ve made are full tang Loveless style drop points. I use a lot of micarta because it’s just about indestructible and I make my own sheaths. Keep up the great work!

[@TonySeverioKnives]

@joewalworth5479 thanks!

[@jasonscott7803]

👍✌️⚒️

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thank you. 🙂

[@ClenioBuilder]

👏👏👏🤜🤛

[@TonySeverioKnives]

Thanks!