Three Piece Morticed tang handle

After a long time I am struggling through with new Editing software. My videos will become cleaner. For now enjoy this simple 3 pice construction method for making neat handles.

[@dwaynegibbs8371]

I made a blade today that I plan on using this handle style on. I went back and watched this video several times taking notes. Thank you for sharing it.

[@ZygmuntKiliszewski]

Good idea, congratulations 😀👋.

[@ВадимКузнецов-з2й]

... молодец парень!-, отличный получится нож, отличный метал для лезвия чёрно-белый Дамаск, я правда давно отказался от всадного монтажа рукоятки, теперь я делаю наборные из бересты, кожи и пробки, здоровья тебе и удачи во всём, новых творческих успехов 👍👍👍😜🤭😁👏🇷🇺!!!

[@msblades5382]

Stuart, it's always great to learn from one of my favorite makers.. Thanks and Cheers, Martin

[@chuckbowie5833]

Incredibly helpful

[@eZTarg8mk2]

Handy vid, I'd figured out the initial idea, but the attention to detail and little bits of filing and glue removal to get a perfect fit are really helpful

[@jamess.829]

I think that this actually makes a better fit than the traditional hidden tang handle. I like it. I have several knife projects on hold due to the difficulty of the hidden tang handle and this makes me confident in getting them done. Thanks.

[@fgriffintx]

Excellent video - more to that procedure than I might have imagined. You might consider getting a piece of plate glass and some adhesive-backed sandpaper for your ever-so-careful final thicknessing of the inside surface around the tang. Doing it by hand you can sneak up slowly on the final thickness - and the finer the sandpaper, the slower the stock removal. I would have liked to see you finish the handle, so that I could appreciate the grain continuity which I think was the basis for making the handle look like a solid piece (?)

[@kellyeaton496]

Thanks for the great video. I have tried this type of handle before. Your tutorial here has offered some really good pointers that I will have to try.

[@paulottowell8835]

Just what I`d been looking for , great video.

[@eclipsearchery9387]

Before you cut the initial block into 3 drill a hole through, hole the same diameter as a piece of steel rod. Then once you cut your block in 3 you have a perfect reference guide for flawless grain alignment. I'd also cut your middle piece thinner eg. same thickness as your blades tang to ensure minimal grain variance due to kerf + removed material.

[@patrickvilda9929]

Great video ! Very useful for me 👍

[@griffithshandmade-knives]

I have avoided hidden tang projects long enough! 😂 This way actually makes the most sense to me, I would imagine it is as good/ as strong as a solid block of wood in the end. Thank you Stewart for taking the time to do a tutorial 🍺👍

[@briancoghlan7446]

Thanks for the video,I have made two handles using this method.They both turned out great,I used wood in the middle of one with micarta scales.The other one has darker burl in the middle of the scales.I put bolster on the front of both of them one brass and the other one has the dark burl.

[@tomk1122]

Thanks for posting your videos. IMHO you communicate very well, and the result is an enjoyable and instructive video.

[@evaderknives]

Awesome, always love watching your videos.... learn so much from you and Neels... I actually just finished my 1st 3 piece handle, it came out pretty nice... I basically did it the same way. A few people asked me why i didn't just glue all 3 piece from the start... this way just seemed more logical... Good to know I'm not the only one, hahaha... Great video, have a great day, take it easy...

[@Jadeddoxy]

The "bless you!' was really adorable though ngl

[@ed.sol.crafts]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@gustavfranklin]

Excellent details! I'm doing this. Like this afternoon. Thanks!

[@6ninetto]

bravo, ottimo metodo senza perni. !!!

[@johnh7003]

Great tutorial thanks

[@NeelsVandenBerg]

I like it!

[@FireCreekForge]

I'm going to try this one of these days...

[@raymondoreilly7569]

I was just wondering why you didn't drill your tang and pin it. Plus bevel your scales before glueing. Nice job 👏

[@lsubslimed]

I've missed your vids, Stuart! You're definitely one of the best bladesmithing/knife making vids to learn from on KZbin, as I've picked up quite a few crystals of knowledge from you over the years. I appreciate that you keep your videos modest and nice and simple/low key on the editing, it's truly the best format to learn from and the least distracting. I've been wondering, I've seen this type of handle construction every once in a while in the past and always thought this would qualify as a frame handle, even though it's a seamless one made of a single material. It's obviously not a big deal, but is this actually called a three piece mortise, or did you happen come up with that? It probably best describes how it's made, just curious is all. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@caperr2]

Great vid. You think wood glue would work to join the pieces and then epoxy for the rest?

[@billclancy4913]

I just made a filet knife using this technique. I'm a believer now.

[@billclancy4913]

Now I've made 3. It's now in my skill set!

[@randallcrisp3266]

This for this guide oom! I have 2 blades that need handles

[@jameshughes9067]

I like that Damascus

[@travispadilla3972]

Thanks this is helpful

[@alejandroduran1654]

The tang on the knife I like is like this with a two piece handle with holes, can I do this type of three piece and maybe use two of the holes and put in a brass rods for “extra support”? Love this idea of handle. I was just wondering if I can do what I asked to do to mine.

[@StuartSmithHandForgedKNives]

That will definitly be better

[@alejandroduran1654]

@@StuartSmithHandForgedKNives thank you so much and thank you for replying.

[@strollingireland9860]

Hi, very helpful, thanks. Is there a follow up on the handle? What became of it?

[@dwaynegibbs8371]

Great video. Now I need a disc grinder.

[@frankbradleyjr]

If you have a belt sander just mount it vertical in a vice and there you go.

[@higiniorojas1708]

👍👍👍

[@johnroberts769]

Stewart where are you from and how do I contact you ? Regards John SA

[@StuartSmithHandForgedKNives]

Hi John, all my details are on my website www.forgedknives.oc.za

[@gagacrazy10]

I would love to buy one of your knives, how long is your waiting list? And are you able to ship to Australia?

[@strollingireland9860]

Other...plans..? What happened next?

[@spokojnykojot5188]

Respekt

[@DanGoodShotHD]

Wouldn't it make things easier to make the pieces perfectly flat before cutting out the notch for the Tang? I'm sincerely just curious as I'm about to attempt my first hidden Tang.

[@StuartSmithHandForgedKNives]

Yes it would. Flat is always better

[@timjohle8876]

Do you ever get the feeling that without a pin that the glue won’t hold up and out flys the blade.

[@StuartSmithHandForgedKNives]

The epoxy I use is incredibly strong. I have tested it by destroying the handle on a few that I have made. I have full confidence in it's ability to hold. But... yes, A pin will definitly make it more secure.

[@johnmillspaugh2129]

@@StuartSmithHandForgedKNives What kind of epoxy do you recommend?

[@khushnoodahmedawan1434]

Uneccasory length

[@griffithshandmade-knives]

I think we should call this the, ‘Sandwich-Tang.’

[@hunterdeers1]

Are you build a bulding not kniefe

[@heeraksingh4722]

What type of steel do you use ?

[@slyfox4564]

Just drill and burn the tang in. Lot less work for the same product

[@ВадимКузнецов-з2й]

... молодец парень!-, отличный получится нож, отличный метал для лезвия чёрно-белый Дамаск, я правда давно отказался от всадного монтажа рукоятки, теперь я делаю наборные из бересты, кожи и пробки, здоровья тебе и удачи во всём, новых творческих успехов 👍👍👍😜🤭😁👏🇷🇺!!!