Frame handle knife

wmhammond

wmhammond

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Hey guys. I've decided to attempt to build my first frame handle knife. I am generally familiar with the techniques and I have seen several pictures of the internal construction and I generally understand how the scales are attached but I still feel like I need a little help. Anyone have any potos of internal construction or how the scales are attached. One main qustion is: should the frame be slightly thicker than the blade or exactly the same thickness. Appreciate and assistance. Thanks, Wallace
 
Wallace - If my memory holds true, Bruce Bump did a build along for a frame handled knife. You may want to search or look on his sub-forum.
 
Here is a WIP from Brad Lily:

Frame handle bowie WIP

I’m going to do a WIP on a frame handle bowie. I plan on using mild steel for the frame and guard, a little brass and kirinite scales. My knife has distal taper in the blade and tang. Here are the raw materials, I chose 3/16” mild steel for the guard and frame. I like to use over sized...
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Go and browse under the tutorial link as well. It is a veritable treasure trove:

WIP and Tutorial MASTER LIST

MASTER-LIST- It's my aim to keep this thread up to date with the latest info available. If I've missed a new or old WIP please drop me a PM with a link so I can get it added to the list. I'll be keeping this thread locked from comments so please post your comments in the main Wip and Tutorial...
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Here is the one I was thinking of from Bruce bump.

Cancer Research Damascus Fighter WIP on CKCA

As you may be already aware, the Custon Knife Collectors Association has a knife made to be raffled off and the proceeds go to Cancer Research. This year my name was drawn to make the knife and Steven Rapp to make the sheath and Brian Hochstrat will engrave both the knife and the sheath. I'm...
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