Bolsters on a Full Tang Knife | Knifemaking

This is my first go at making a full tang knife with bolsters. And it wasn't easy! These brass bolsters are held onto the knife with JB Weld and two 1/8'' mosaic pins. The handle is ironwood with G-10 spacer material between the brass and the ironwood. The knife handles are affixed with two corby fasteners. The Knife is made from 1084.


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Full disclosure, Combat Abrasives sent me the epoxy for free with the rest of my belt order. I plan on testing it out against G-Flex!

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[RedBeardOps]

How do yall attach bolsters on your full tang knives?!

[jamesfishlipsie]

I've been making knives for 11-12yrs. now and this is about the same as I do it. Your very good at what you do. Thank you for taking the time to put this vid out there.

[jameswilkes]

I meant to say I really like your work and videos. You are a true craftsman and a terrific teacher.

[novicesurvivalists]

Beauty bud. Regardless of the bolsters.

[leewescott]

Well done! Looks great and thanks for taking the time to take us along for the ride!

[Aleeknives]

You have officially inspired me to try this again. Thank you, I really enjoy your videos

[bhein]

Those mosaic pins are an excellent touch. Yes, a buffer is a must for the brass. It really polishes the stabilized woods too!
Cheers from Canada

[willw]

You did very good job for a first time. Looks very good.

[centsapop]

That is a beautiful knife. Jeez. Amazing work

[LucasVieites]

Wow, what a great idea for a rock tumbler! I've been trying to figure out how to make one for occasional use, and your setup will definitely serve as an inspiration. Thank you.

[daveintheshed]

That came out great, very pro I like the tumbled look. Nice work!!

[T_L_D]

This looks great, and honestly I think the brushed finish on the bolster matches the aesthetic of the etched and tumbled blade finish. A mirror finish there would be somewhat incongruous I think. Fantastic job.

[Jim-frgr]

I like the look of your pins on that bolster.Good job your finish looked good.

[TalonsKrafts]

I really like your rock turning jig! That’s awesome! I really like how the finish turned out.

[fahadalsayer]

Beautiful work! That finish is much nicer than a shiny one.

[glenpaul]

I've made half a dozen knives with brass or aluminum bolsters like that. In each case I sanded to 2000 grit then buffed handle and bolster with compound to get a high polish. They all look great !

[firemansteve]

I've played around building a few knives from pre ground /heat treated blanks with pretty good results. I would like to step up to making knives from scratch. I'll admit, your work is inspiring.

[MrCremoneseaddi]

How come i didnt see your channel before? Your videos are very informative, to-the-point, inspiring and full of ideas. And separate kudos for video and sound editing.

[ronhagelstein]

Great looking knife... I like the satin finish on the brass and pins

[griffiths-handmade-knives]

That turned out great J. We tend to be the most critical of our own work, but I’d say that’s a pretty perfect EDC fixed blade that anyone should be happy to have hang on their belt. 👌👊👍