Description
Turn a Knife Handle on Your Wood Lathe
Designed specifically for woodturners, this kit uses a single straight brass tube and turns between dedicated bushings on a regular pen mandrel. This eliminates the extra work of fitting traditional handle scales and blending pins.
Turn a comfortable, contoured handle to fit your grip, then sand, finish and assemble it with the blade, threaded rod and pommel. The 3-1/2" presharpened drop point blade is made from corrosion-resistant 5Cr15MoV stainless steel and is well suited to outdoor and general utility use. Finished knife length is approximately 8".
No scales to match. No pins to fit or blend.
Key features
- Uses familiar drilling, turning, sanding and finishing techniques
- 3-1/2" presharpened drop point blade
- Corrosion-resistant 5Cr15MoV stainless steel
- Approximately 8" finished length
What’s included
- Presharpened drop point blade
- Threaded rod
- Pommel
- Brass tube
Handle blank, bushings, drill bit and turning accessories are sold separately.
Blank requirements
Minimum blank:
1" × 1" × 3-5/16"
For the deeper contour shown:
1-1/2" × 1-1/2" × 3-5/16"
A 1" square blank can still be contoured, but it will produce a slimmer handle.
Frequently asked questions
Does it turn like a pen?
Yes. The prepared blank mounts between dedicated bushings on a regular pen mandrel and uses familiar drilling, turning, sanding and finishing techniques.
Does it use traditional knife scales and pins?
No. The handle is turned around a brass tube, then assembled with the blade, threaded rod and pommel.
Is the blade already sharpened?
Yes. The blade comes presharpened and ready for final assembly after the handle is completed.
