I've been crafting my own knife handles for a while now and typically use Bob Smith Industries epoxy to attach the blades. While it gets the job done, I often find the process frustrating. I'm curious if anyone has recommendations for better epoxies they've had success with? Also, does anyone know what kind of epoxy DHK uses in their knives?
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I've primarily used Bob Smith too, specifically the 30-minute variant. I've read it’s less brittle than the 5-minute type once set, so that could improve your experience!
From my experience, most epoxies require mixing two parts together, which can end up making a mess if you're not careful. I'm not sure if there are any that skip that step altogether. Just be cautious with the ones you choose; different brands can behave quite differently!
Yeah, I think most do work that way. It’s a common thing with epoxies. Maybe try looking for ones that have user-friendly mixing ratios?
Although I'm not a professional knifemaker, I've heard that West Systems Gflex is kind of the go-to choice among many in the field. Might be worth checking out!
I might give that a shot! The 5-minute seems handy but maybe not ideal for durability.