How to stabilise wood for knife handle materials

In this video, we're going to show you how to stabilise wood for knife handle materials. By stabilising the wood, you'll eliminate the need for a veneer and the wood will be much more resistant to warping. This video is a great tutorial for anyone who wants to learn how to make knife handle materials from wood. By following this tutorial, you'll be able to create sturdy, well-made knife handles that you'll be happy with! Henry Lee of Blockworks UK kindly shares us his how he processes and makes stabilised wood! Anything from maple, oak, chestnut, yew, and many other lovely species from all over the world are made in his hometown in County Durham (UK)! Some excellent pro tips on how to stabilise wood, discussion on Cactus Juice, correct blades to use for better cut, and many other behind-the-scenes work on how these lovely knife handle materials are made! This knife making video is all about one of the important elements of a knife - which is your wooden handle! We hope you've learnt the art of wood stabilization, vacuum stabilization, and other techniques shared by Henry. Blockworks UK: https://blockworksuk.co.uk/ Blockworks UK Instagram:   / blockworks_uk   Connect with a local knife maker near you directly: https://ukbladeshow.com/makers-near-me Are you enjoying these knife making tips? Want us to make even more cooler videos? Support the UK Bladeshow and get a chance to win some lovely British-made knives:   / ukbladeshow   EXTRA THANK YOU to our sponsors for making this videos happen! Kindly click the link below to check out what they specialise in! Sanding Belts: (===sponsor===) GFS KNIFE SUPPLIES: https://www.gfsknifesupplies.com/Prod... Single-phase Rockblade Heat Kilns: (===sponsor===) GFS KNIFE SUPPLIES: https://www.gfsknifesupplies.com/Prod... Quenching Oils and Anti-Scale: (===sponsor===) GFS KNIFE SUPPLIES: https://www.gfsknifesupplies.com/Prod... Carbon Steel: (===sponsor===) GFS KNIFE SUPPLIES: https://www.gfsknifesupplies.com/Prod... Wooden Handles, Liners & Sheaths: (===sponsor===) GFS KNIFE SUPPLIES: https://www.gfsknifesupplies.com/Prod... Buy a ready-made Damascus Billet: (===sponsor===) CLARKE KNIVES: https://www.clarkeknives.co.uk/shop/ Heat Treatment Services for Knife Makers: (===sponsor===) CLARKE KNIVES HEAT TREATMENT: https://www.vlakvarkforgeservices.co.uk Belt Grinders: (===sponsor===) MULTITOOL PRODUCTS (UK/EUROPE): https://www.multitoolproducts.com/84-... Thanks again to all our Patreon Supporters and Promoters - YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!   / ukbladeshow   Super cool UK Bladeshow OFFICIAL merchandise shirts/mugs: https://ukbladeshow.creator-spring.com