Looks very nice! Are these handle constructions strong or is it more for use in the kitchen? Maybe you can give some explanation about the handle?

Thanks, Chrs

Very elegant design. Pretty ambitious for a first integral but from the pictures it looks like you pulled it off very nicely. Is the handle pinned through?

Good job on the knife! Makes me want to make an integral. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />

Jordan

Well done! I really like the design.

Great looking knife!

I too am curious about this type of handle construction, did you use a milling machine?

Thanks so much guys.

The handle is pinned through with two steel pins (you can see at least one in the third picture, though I was hoping that they would not show). It's a pretty rugged construction, but the design is intended for kitchen use.

I made the metal handle portion by splitting the round bar with a hacksaw and forging out the two points that surround the handle. I then used files to make the inside square and true. I carefully fitted the wood to the metal, making minor adjustments for two hours and checking the fit every twenty seconds or so.

Once the knife was assembled, I shaped the handle on my belt grinder.

Wow, that is quite and undertaking. It is good to know that this type of handle can be done without a milling machine though, thanks for the info. Great looking knife, -Justin

Thanks 4 the info, Jordan. Again, nice job!!