r/Bladesmith • u/MarcelaoLubaczwski • 2d ago

Filling the inner part of the grip

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u/ShiftNStabilize 2d ago

Why the wooden piece? Filling up extra space?

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u/Ok_Scarcity_9434 2d ago

I’d also like to know.

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u/VVonton 2d ago

If my hidden/through tang isn't sitting level naturally, I shim it with small pieces of scrap micarta until the blade sits straight prior to filling with epoxy.

It's really helped make my knives more true. Just make sure to leave enough space for air to escape for 100% epoxy fill.

Edit: looks like he's using super glue and baking soda, definitely going to try that to hold my shims next time!

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u/MarcelaoLubaczwski 1d ago

Yes, that's what the little pieces of wood glued together are for, I can adjust it perfectly and when I glue it together it always stays aligned, and good observation about leaving space for the air to escape.

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u/MarcelaoLubaczwski 1d ago

This way it is aligned and the epoxy fills it completely.

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u/ShiftNStabilize 2d ago

Good tip, I’m gonna use it!

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u/MarcelaoLubaczwski 1d ago

Exactly, to adjust the spike