Putting a Handle on a Mora Blade Blank 

Dave, I think it's really cool that you have a knife shop and still use other companies blade blanks to build a knife. I enjoy building knives from quality blanks and think all knife enthuses should try it.

Skin a buck & run a trout line...make his own whiskey, grow his own smoke too. Ain't to many things this old boy can't do...a country boy will survive!

how do you wear your hair down? as a fellow long haired dude. I have to tie it back when doing anything beside walking lol

Awesome yet simple and a great way to make a mora your own

Nice to see you back in the blacksmith shop Dave.

Dave, it's been a couple of years since this video, so I'm wondering if you would tell us how the use of Gorilla Glue has held up after this time, and to actual use. Do you still do it this way? I'm always afraid of having the handle come off if I don't use pins and epoxy together. Thank you.

incredibly helpful. thanks brother

Enjoyed the video. Prefer pins and epoxy over gorilla glue. But I am a firm believer in that you ride your mule the way you want and I will ride my mule the I want. Still it is a nice looking knife. Good job done. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Nice video Dave love the way you have taught, and I enjoy all the content I get from you each and every year hope all is well for you and your family.

You need to use water to really activate the glue. Read the directions.

I love the smell of burning walnut.

dave can u adopt me ?

There's a semi-circle cutout towards the bottom of those tangs. I'd be inclined to drill a hole in the handle and put a pin through there for extra support. That pin will never fail, whereas 2, or 5, or 10 years down the line that gorilla glue might weaken with use.

fine vid dave, the burning tool was use a lot making mountain music instruments like flutes.. would be a good series for you friend, making mountain music instruments.. ..bill

That's a really good business idea. Everybody complains about handles and grind angles, having blade blanks is a great idea.

wait, I've done no research, but I can get a mora blade without handle?

As my grandfather used to say "now you're cookin' with gas".

pretty kool vid man

awesome sauce!!!!

I wish I had a belt sander like yours awesome piece of kit. Not wishing to teach grandma to suck eggs here but have you ever considered wearing a dust mask Dave. Many hardwoods contain some serious health threats.

Looks like a winner. I might have pick up one of those blanks and see if I can't ruin a perfectly good knife. Though this looks almost foolproof. I've just seriously jinxed myself.

My PKS knife kit should be here tomorrow. Thats my Christmas present this year. I love everything you do sir. I appreciate you selling scrap pieces so we can do it ourselves too. Helps out the "common man" as you say.

Thanks for another really useful video Dave, I love the way your videos kick me up the arse and I suddenly find myself making this ,that or the other out of scrap wood, odd bits of leather etc. Best wishes to you, your family and staff.

Can I ask why you use original gorilla glue as opposed to 2 part expoy. Thanks.

Couldn't see details of the grinding handle, but it is what it is What are your blades made of?

Dave, how can I get that knife from you? I would love to be able to say I own a knife hand crafted by you. I am working on a bushcraft/woodcraft school here in Gloucester VA, and it would be an honor to have it as a tool on my belt. p.s. I'm a 3 time Iraqi vet. I wanted to thank you for your service, brother

Is it me or is he using the belt sander backwards?

By the way, my fiance' loves the camp cooking series! (she is a chef)

I'd love it if you could just buy PKS parts and then I could custom build a knife from there. Sell me the blade blank and I'll put the edge I like and the handle parts I like on it.

It's simple, Just go to stodoys page.

I always used to worry about a knife not being full tang... but realised they do have their place a little Mora type knife is great for doing "small tasks".. Leave the full tang robustness for the bigger bushcraft/survival knife like the Mora Garberg :)

Do you ever make any with antler

awesome

Thanks for the video, sir. Any chance you'll be offering blanks with extended tangs for that full tang approach?

Dave where is the knife shop at in Indianapolis? I would love to check it out. I'm about 30 miles north of Indy.

those kind of projects are always a lot of fun. a little Crown stag would look pretty good on there too. Thanks Dave!

Is that the same portable bandsaw stand that Wranglerstar uses?

Do you grind the back of the blade flat for striking sparks? Heard Moras were "blunt"...

Nice stuff:) I have a Mora classic 3 . I sanded down the handle and carved some grooves and such and modified the shape a bit, it feels great in the hand now. Does not slip at all. I think I might like to get a blank 2.0 for small crafting/whittling work..and maybe get another no. 3 and make my own handle as you've done here:) Thank you sir, love the vids, haven't visited you in a while here. Be well and keep your topknot tight:)

_walnut is a firm favourite. Its a hard wood and it looks real pretty. The grain strips down in various colours and when you get that BLO soaked into it, damn it looks good_

what type of pedestal grinder attachment is that? looks like a 2x72. jw. havent seen that before.

that is awesome I have a,? have u looked into the PVC take down bows for a common man price they r pretty reliable an inexpensive to make they also can be ranged from 30 to 80 pounds

Cool! That'll work...nice job.

awesome, walnut isn't so cheap. Glad you guys are finding ways to get the most out of that lumber. Everybody has their own preference so being able to carve or shape a handle to your own liking is fantastic. One day I hope to have the skills to shape a handle for my esee knives. love the blades, not a huge fan of the handles (wee small hands).

Dave, does the Gorilla Glue expand into the extra hollow space left by the drill hole around the tang?

Did you make that belt sander/grinder? It's good to see that you think of the needs of those with such interests as your making this video for. Having a central location and store that offers resources for others who do things for themselves is a great help. You're a good man Dave. Thanks.

i would love to see a video on how to make a belt sander setup like yours....

I've done this with Helle knife kits. I like doing this since it is more customized than just picking up an off the shelf knife. They make great semi-handmade gifts.

Awesomeness

Thanks, Dave. Well - done.

beautiful knife, handling blades is a relaxing activity but i think you need more an hairy cutter.

Dang walnut dust tears me up! Very clever with burning the flare slot though. Thanks for another great video.

Did you make that belt sander setup? I need a system that has a bigger motor than the little thing I have now.

As much as I enjoy my Mora and have wanted to add a wooden handle like this, I prefer my PKS Scorpion any day.

Why am I not getting notifications of new videos? Did you do something bad to a snowflake?

I have plans of adding a bog oak handle to a laminated steel mora carving blade in the near future.

Awesome I bought one of your pathfinder fire steels at the smokey mountain knife works and it is amazing

like your videos will you be making more trapping videos soon

Dave, its awesome that you share your immense knowledge with us here, free of charge, on your own time. (Especially since most of it is geared towards the common man.)This channel is by far my favorite on youtube, and I hope to attend some of your classes once my unborn son is old enough to come with me. Keep up the great work, and thanks again for all that you do to pass on your skills and expertise.

mora good shit.

Could you list the metal working and wood craft tools you have?

Did you have to harden your trap spring knife or just reduce it?

Nice handle!

Dave, where can one get blanks like that?

what kind of belt sander is that?

Nice video 👍

Nice one 👍

That just might be my next project. Thanks sir. Always learning and always trying.

Turned out really nice. Have to keep an eye out for when you add that to the store, looks like a fun project.

and is it possible to burn all woods like that ?

Coming to Indy Saturday, really looking forward to the meet and greet! Some of that hard wood would be nice to take home too!

Great. Simple to the point. Quality. Love it.

This is a really informative video and something I want to try. Good Vid!

nice nice pretty cool blade dude

Best video in ages. Loved it. Thanks...

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nice way to customize a mora

You made that look super easy there Dave! Great vid Sir!

Great video thanks Dave!

Dave, Thanks again for top notch content brother!

good vid keep up the good work

Thank you Dave

Hello my friend, congratulations on your channel! I'm Brazilian and I have a channel with the theme just like you would like to know if we can talk and record something together! Hugs

Right on, thanks for the info!

Good work!!

Nice Reed vice.

Great job Dave.

thanks dave

love your work...

works for me !!!

Definitely has a more down-to-earth look than anything Mora sells. Blanks will be their lifeline one day.

hey dave send me a mora blade please :) ı do it handle myself :)