Stone Wedges

[geauxtig3rs]

I can't find any info on the mystical art of crafting stone wedges/spacers.

Anyone have any pointers?

[rangerdvs]

Hmmm... I must admit it has crossed my mind a few times but the process for shaping and drilling I assume, would be a daunting task. I can imagine that it has been done though. Not sure the work is worth the benefits on this one but if you considered a semi precious stone might be worth the effort. I know of a few knife makers who do a little work stone for scales. I do know that they use similar grinding methods and processes that jewelers use in their work. Best Regards Kenny

[geauxtig3rs]

I've seen quite a few restores on here using turquoise and jasper wedges.

[ezpz]

i would be afraid that stone would be too brittle to hold up, but i suppose some might work well.

[Adam G.]

Hi Guys,
99% of the time the stone you see on razors and knives is reconstituted stone. Natural stone is crushed and mixed with a resin giving you a reasonably stable material to work with that can be drilled, sawn, cut, sanded, etc, with woodworking tools. Then it is simply sanded through finer grits and buffed. Guess the idea is kinda like stabilised woods. The natural beauty with the easy workability and stability of synthetics. All the major knife supply companies carry both. i have found the stone easy to use, so don't be shy - have a crack at it.
Regards,
Adam

[Jeltz]

Well I'm waiting on some scale material then I shall be trying an epoxy putty to form the wedge. As par as stone goes a soft stone like soap stone would be quite easy to work.

[Undream]

I've only used recon stone as well, but, I don't see why you couldn't try to use real stone, if you had the ability to cut/sand it. My guess is the easier-to-shape stone (sandstones, etc) would be icky looking as a wedge... and the more beautiful stones (granite, etc) would be more difficult to cut and shape.

Recon stone is fairly brittle as well, I've broken many pieces.

-Brad