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  1. 14th February 2013, 07:49 AM #1
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    Default Changed my mind about a handle

    Some time ago I made this small billhook from carbon steel (gauge plate). I turned & fitted a yew handle and while it looked pretty, as a handle it was totally useless.
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    I finally decided to make a new one and after a bit of violence got the old one off (I put handles on not intending them to come off). The new one is a traditional design and much better in use. Made from Imbuia which is a bit of a pain as the grain is all over the place.

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    The scabbard is made from American Whitewood re-inforced with cotton tape /CA bindings. Still have to make a leather belt frog for it.

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    Mark I like the look (colour ) of the first handle but can see the reason for the second one wood likes nice not heard of it before.
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    Default Changed my mind about a handle

    Very nice, Mark. The yew handle looked lovely, it must have really been uncomfortable to push you to replace it, but the new handle looks great too.

    How thick is the blade?

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    Berlin
    The blade is 3/16" (5mm give or take a bit) thick, with the cutting edge bevel about 1/2" wide.
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