![]() ![]() after cutting the handle scales out, drill holes out on the markings that match the holes on the tang. First, you mark out the shape of the tang on you handle material, and mark the holes on the tang. ![]() To assemble the handle you will need your handle material, 3/16 inch brass rod, and 5-minute epoxy. A downside of micarta is the fact that it is expensive. One of the best materials you can use though is micarta because it is very strong and looks nice. ![]() ![]() I usually use walnut because I think it looks good when you finish it, and it is also pretty strong. There are a lot of different types of handle materials to choose from. Picking the right handle material while making a knife handle is very important. (I recommend using corn oil to quench because it smells better than other oils and is not toxic) Step 5: Sharpening If you choose not to have an ammo can be your quench tank, just have something you can put a lid on to make the fire burn itself out. The ideal kind of quench tank would be an ammo can, because it has a lid that can be closed if the oil catches fire, and it won't burn or give off toxic or harmful fumes if exposed to heat. Do not make your quench tank out of anything flammable like wood, as well as anything that could give off toxic fumes if exposed to heat, like PVC. The material of your quench tank is also something you should consider. You can heat it using a propane or charcoal forge, or you could use an oxyacetylene or propane torch for an edge quench (Advantages of an edge quench over a full-blade quench include making the blade less brittle, as well as the blade having a reduced risk of bending or cracking, but edge quenches are much more of a hassle and are harder to get right.) The Heat of the blade before your quench should be between 10 degrees Celsius, (19 degrees Fahrenheit)but if you can't measure the temperature, just heat it until it is a red to orange color. The way you quench is by heating the blade, then putting in in oil to cool it down quickly, hardening it. This step is important because it is where you put the strength into your blade. This is one of the most important parts of the knife making process. (You can skip this step if you don't have access to a forge) For example, use ear protection for loud tools like angle grinders and sanders, and use eye protection and dust masks while grinding and sanding metal and wood.) (ALWAYS always use safety gear while using power tools. Also, if you haven't made any knives before, I do encourage you to try it because they are surprisingly fun and satisfying to make. The worst-case scenario is you just have to reuse the material for another project. If your lack of skill or knowledge is preventing you from trying a project, just try it. I decided to try it though because I figured I could always reuse the steel I to make another knife if it was too difficult. The one thing holding me back though was my lack of skill and knife-making knowledge. When I saw this episode, I immediately thought it would be very fun to make. I found out about this blade while watching season 6 episode 9 of forged in fire. The Greek Kopis was a large, one-handed weapon used by the Greeks as a tool for cutting meat, ritual slaughter, and performing animal sacrifices. ![]()
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