tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post7121977933727314116..comments2024-03-20T08:33:54.398+01:00Comments on Knifemaking for beginners: Project #4 - Birch Bark Handle for a Puukko BladeMatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-72747793078407203052019-11-07T10:38:44.839+01:002019-11-07T10:38:44.839+01:00Heating up was also used in the traditional proces...Heating up was also used in the traditional process, as the bark releases some of its natural resins which effectively glues the layers together, so that no glue needs to be used - there is a video on YT showing the traditional process. I was not brave enough to try it this way :)Matushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-59418427636202796832019-11-01T17:01:08.983+01:002019-11-01T17:01:08.983+01:00Hey Matus, i'm starting a knife build with bar...Hey Matus, i'm starting a knife build with bark and i read your story. Very revealing. I read somewhere else on my journey to knowledge that heating up the bark makes it softer and easier to work with. May for the future?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04805409714661465167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-41886316498472060392018-02-09T11:02:20.158+01:002018-02-09T11:02:20.158+01:00Dear Chris, thank you very much for your kind word...Dear Chris, thank you very much for your kind words. I have to shamelessly admit that I was really happy how this handle turned out. I consider doing some more birch bark handles for other types of knives, but I need to overcome the reluctance to work with dried birch bark as it really is not easy to lean and cut it. But more articles are coming, so there should be enough to read :) Regards, MatusMatushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05886807171880395437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-250674008907762708.post-10815256960599059462018-02-09T01:11:22.720+01:002018-02-09T01:11:22.720+01:00Dear Matus,
I love to read your posts! You write ...Dear Matus,<br /><br />I love to read your posts! You write very honestly and it is very educating. I find myself in some stories (making a couple of bolsters until one finally gets it ;) )<br />I adore your patience with stock removal! I will keep on reading for sure. BTW: Your first birch bark puukko looks fantastic! Cheers ChrisMaupuukkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03314009367682118937noreply@blogger.com