In a recent attempt at attaching handle scales to a knife blank I have learnt a few lessons:
- I need access to a wood workshop with a pillar drill and a sanding wheel.
- I can hand carve for hours with sharp knives and not cut myself, but will gouge my hand with a screwdriver in minutes.
I have had my Laplander knife blank for almost 5 years with the intention of fitting my own custom scales, I originally wanted to use oak but in the end decided to use up a nice piece of white ash I brought from The Bushcraft Store. Me and the wife had gone on a Woodland Folklore and Myth walk at our local park and the guide explained that Ash trees are protected by fairies, which is more the kind of thing my wife is interested about when it comes to bushcraft. So I now have a knife handle that is protected by fairies.
I will finish the scales when I have access to a wood shop with a sanding machine, so if you have a wood shop and can help please do get in touch.
