How to make knife handles (from Brass and Ebony)

I have this kitchen knife that I really like, but the cheap plastic handles were falling apart. I decided to make some new ones from ebony and brass. This was a fun project that was very labor intensive, as I had to shape the handles with hand tools.

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Please remember when using tools of any type, there is the potential for injury. Work at your own risk, be safe, wear your safety gear, and most of all, have fun!

[arjnsdca]

Great job, I like how you explain what you’re doing.

[gothamantiquities]

Great work on that finish and the end out take was funny!

[cbpuzzle]

I just did a handle replacement for a chef's knife with a big Mesquite branch that fell in my backyard.

[urielwiliiams]

Thank you very much! I did something like this once over forty five years ago and have since lost touch. For the past couple of days I've watched a number of videos, none of which really addressed the issue. By watching your video, it all came back to life, and two and a half hours later, my handle is on. It's not perfect as I don't have all the right tools, hence I had to do things slightly different, but it's very close. So all I've got to do now is to fine tune it b sanding her down.

[scottie]

The new handle looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Oh, I need to get my drill bits in order too! Would be interesting to see a video of what you come up with if you decide to make a holder/storage for them.

[steveday]

Great job Jeff. This is something I've been meaning to attempt for a while. I've got a really nice Sabatier knife that's got a cracking handle, some idiot (me) put it in the dishwasher.

[kennyhallam]

Awesome video!! Love the extra realness at the end!!!

[johnmadden]

Sorry to bust on this but, what happens to your hand at 2:43 if your drill catches in the hole and turns you knife blade and drill into a food processor.. You don't ever hold a knife blade with your hand while drilling it, you clamp it securely and keep your hands and everything clear. I know you survived this but someone else might not.

[charliewood]

Nice job on the knife I have one I use all the time and it needs the same thing I watched your vid and went looking for some walnut in my wood pile I am going to put that on my to do list I don't have a band saw yet but I do have a big belt sander

[robdevenney]

Extra holes in the handle of the knife were likely for epoxy / glue adhesion on the original shitty handle. I and lots of other knife makers on Youtube usually drill a considerable number of holes in the handle of a full tang knife for this purpose in addition to slightly larger pin holes (in my case 6mm)

[BIGBUDDY]

I was hoping you would make a video, they very interesting and funny at the end. keep up the good work, can't wait for the next one,

[cbpuzzle]

I need a video on how to replace a kitchen knife handle WITH an integrated steel pommel on the tang.

[malcolmmcdonald]

Hi Jeff, Great video. I agree with John Madden re 2:43. At least wear thick leather gloves, please !
Re solvents: I use white spirit (turps) to wipe off most glues. And acetone (nail polish remover) to wipe sticky epoxy from my fingers.
NOTE: Both are not kind to skin, so rub in a dab of hand cream afterwards. This does not mean you are being a sissy, it means you do not have skin problems after 40 years of handymab jobs.

[kichansilva]

What size were the holes you made and what size is the brass??

[ahmedbaig]

How much is labour and material cost? People throw the knives in dust bins. I have few kitchen knives and feeling lost to fix them. Actually I really wants to fix them cheap!

[RubenGarcia-kcop]

great job with few tools! lot of work! jajaja

[unbelievabubbledave]

Quick tip. Use lighter fluid to remove any sticky tape or sticker residue. Wipes right off.

[charliewood]

Jeff what kind of vise do you have is it a Cloumbian d-45 or a Craftsman 4 1/2 I restore older Vises I have 10 to 20 at all times my biggest is a Chas Parker x79 weight is 160 lbs its a beast

[lylekobberstad]

Great vide, always look forward to the out takes at the end. Did you try carb cleaner or brake clean to get epoxy off your hands?

[UncleFjester]

9:12 Jeff admits he skips arm day @ the gym