Knife/spatula handle replacement questions

[BlackdogGS]

In this case it’s a spatula. This was ownEd by my deceased mother-in-law so we would like to save it. The handle fell of so I’d like to use this oak to repair. I’m thinking of gluing it together with some JB weld then sand it down to fit. Think would that hold? Got a better method? Thanks

 

[TMcCay]

That looks like red oak. Red oak does not stand up to water very well. White oak is a good choice, as is walnut, cocobolo and some of
other tropical woods. Look at some knife supply websites for knife scales. You should be able to find something there. And I would probably
also pick up some rivets from them. JB weld or a similar epoxy will aid in holding it to the spatula.

 

[Wood Rat]

Your spatula has a full tang construction, you need 2 slabs of handle material, heavy dense hardwoods or a heat resistant synthetic like Pakkawood, lasts longer than light softwoods you will need a few knife handle rivets it looks like. That and 30 min epoxy and you good.

Just look for forged inn fire tv show or a youtube video on handling a full tang knife its simple. If you don’t want to risk it with the wife. You could always find a local knife maker to fix it for you.

 

[The Cobbler]

The red oak will stain and look crappy in no time.(it will really darken ) if you're OK with that, it will hold up well.
You need rivets or something to hold the handle on. epoxy will help to make it tighter fit ( keep it from sliding around)
My dad years ago fixed some similar handles & he used stainless screws & nuts that were countersunk into the wood . also the tang would normally be flush with the edge of the handle .
neat project

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Rivets or binding posts (aka: *** bolts, Chicago screws and probably a few other names).
I'd recess the metal in the wood. Probably glue the two halves together with a waterproof wood glue.

 

[Jeff Ivers]

I restored a couple of kitchen knives using 100 year old oak baseboard for handles. I used no glue, just the proper knife rivets. Once you determine the finished thickness of your assembly, pm me the dimension. I bought a quantity of the knife rivets and if the ones I have are long enough, I will mail you some. By the way, the rivets can be shortened as I did that for one of my knives.

 

[nadogail]

Good Luck, you might try Trex or another synthetic wood substitute.

 

[Daniel Dudley]

Glue one side on, use 5 minute epoxy, not JB. Drill from the tang side through the wood, and then glue the other side. Back drill through the holes you made.

 

[Retroman]

Here is what I have used on a few knife handles and it is handy to have around. Make sure you don't over tighten your clamps or to much of the epoxy is squeezed out creating a weak bond.

Amazon.com: Bob Smith Industries 9 oz Slow-Cure 30 Min Epoxy #BSI206 : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

Amazon.com: Bob Smith Industries 9 oz Slow-Cure 30 Min Epoxy #BSI206 : Arts, Crafts & Sewing

www.amazon.com

 

[southalabama]

Check out Walter Sorrells on YouTube