SAK rehandled in leather

[Hepotec]

I originally started thinking about using leather as an interesting spacer for a wood handle, then I got carried away and did the entire handle in leather.

It is incredibly tactile and much warmer and more forgiving in the hand than either plastic, or wood.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...AKleather1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...AKleather2.jpg

[Fiskar]

Nice Job Hepo - did the leather already have that texture, or did you put it on yourself?
Just done my first job on one of these, in wood tho, they look much better than red plastic......

[Hepotec]

Nice Job Hepo - did the leather already have that texture, or did you put it on yourself?
Just done my first job on one of these, in wood tho, they look much better than red plastic......

I put the texture on it to give a bit more grip as I intend to use her. It was done by melting beeswax into the leather and then pressing a piece of threaded rod over the top, rather like a miniature rolling pin. I was going to do it at 90 degrees too, to get a chequered effect, but I like it like this, so decided against it.

[Beachlover]

Nice job
Might even be tempted to have a go. What adhesive did you use - epoxy?

[Hepotec]

Nice job
Might even be tempted to have a go. What adhesive did you use - epoxy?

I just use epoxy resin. I didn't do it in the best way though. I originally glued on a single 2mm thick piece to use as a liner. Then I realised I liked the look and feel, so put a second 2mm piece on top. It means that I don't get the outline of the pins showing through too much, but if I were to do another, I think I would go for a single slab of more substantial leather.

On a slightly off topic note, I also managed to slice a huge deep gash in my palm whilst shaping the first bits on the knife. This led me to a small experiment and I took the second bits of leather and stuck them in a vice with the original scales. The impression left in the leather from the scales was perfect to cut round and meant that I had less chance of damaging myself in the final application.

A lot of beeswax and boot polish later and they shine up quite well.

[Edgehog]

Nice, I like that alot

[cockroach]

Nice, we've seen SAKs re-done with wood, my carbon fibre, and now leather, what else can we come up with

[Stew]

Nice, we've seen SAKs re-done with wood, my carbon fibre, and now leather, what else can we come up with

I have an idea...

[MotorbikeMan]

I have an idea...

Now, why do I have a feeling of quiet worry at that

[Stew]

Now, why do I have a feeling of quiet worry at that

I have no idea!

Although saying that, Oupa did rescale a knife with some stabilized toast.

[Stew]

[cardoso5fr]

Good idea, the leather handle for SAK, i don't know why SAK firm have never product one serie with leather. it's warmer as plastic, it could be a great special serie. In all case, good job, i like it.

@ + ben

[savantuk]

Stabilised toast??

White or Wholemeal

I'd love to see that

[MotorbikeMan]

I have no idea!

Although saying that, Oupa did rescale a knife with some stabilized toast.

[Stew]

Stabilised toast??

White or Wholemeal

I'd love to see that

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