Carving

Inlay is one technique used to customize knife handles and other items. To inlay an item, you carve the depth and size of the item you intend to inlay from the material where it will rest. Inlay...

Hammers, axes, hatchets and other wooden handled tools often stand in need of replacements for their broken or otherwise deteriorated handles. You can buy these mass produced handles most of the...

When it comes to knives, there are typically two basic designs: the full-tang knife and the half-tang knife. A full-tang knife is one whose blade extends to the edge of the handle, where rivets or...

Traditionally constructed from antler and other animal material, hand-carved knives are a staple among indigenous and stone age hand tools. While the majority of knives found on the market today...

Traditionally made from such natural materials as wood, bone and antler, hand-carved Scottish dirk handles date back to the oldest incarnation of the weapon. Though most dirks on the market arrive...

The Leatherman Super Tool is a combination tool that features 18 tools and blades. Each tool has its own slot in the base of the Super Tool to allow for easy and compact storage. Most Super Tools...

Need a new, good looking bone handle for an old knife, or just want to replace that plastic one with a traditional bone handle? It’s simple to do with just a few short and easy steps. The knives...

Knife collectors often look for pieces that have interesting handles. Sometimes when they admire a knife, but do not like the handle, they will simply change it out. The more hardcore collectors...

A summertime party just wouldn't be complete without a watermelon. But watermelons aren't just for eating. With the proper tools, a little imagination and the following instructions, anyone can...

Gourd baskets are made from the dried, hollow shell of gourd fruit. Make gourd baskets in different shapes and sizes depending on the size of the gourd you pick. Another option is to paint or burn...