Stabilized “Mermaid Hair”(tm) is leftover expendable oceanographic instrument wire from XBTs and XCTDs. We have cast it into resin for a very cool effect in handle material.
Shop Pictures
Selecting Handle Materials
Just a small sample of what’s in the stash, making a few decisions.
Grinding
Grinding a file knife at Knife Night at Rock’n’Roll Knife & Tool, photo courtesy of Rick:
Modifying an early experiment
This early attempt at a petty chef knife needed some serious modifications to stay in service.
Photo Credit to Ian Vaughn (Dr. Jiv)
Knife Night at R’n’RK&T
Another evening at Rock’n’Roll Knife & Tool: Rick is burning the tang of a blade into a block of bocote, while Hans assists with the torch.