Micarta Selfmade

One can make micarta for handle material of knives from differant fabric.

I used hessian for my first try.

Basically you cut some sheets, add some resin and layer on top of each other.

I used fiberglass resin for mine. Then you clamp together and let dry.

 

 

My first peace of micarta. 

This will be used on a knife I'm getting handmade by Derek vd Merwe.

 

 

Also made some micarta from an old denim.

 

 

Decided to make some new handle scales for this knife from it.

 



 

 

Took a stock standard Opinel No 10 (carbon blade) and did my own micarta thing on it.

Wrap one layer of camo material around the handle, and secure is with Epoxy Resin

 

 

Also added a pocket clip



I call it the "Bushcraft Opinel"


Some hessian micarta left, so used it on this knife

Wooden Spoons (Big)

Did not make these myself; bought it from a guy on the street.
Added some personal touch though . . . . .

 

Ready for some serious "potjie" stirring  !