My first patch knife

[user 49399]

I like the way it looks. If you don't want it, send it to me and I'll give it a good home!

Seriously though, wrap some rawhide or sinew around the gap and call it good. I did the same thing on one very similar to yours.

 

[TarponStalker]

Thanks for all of the replies and suggestions. One generous member on here is sending some artificial sinew for me to try. If that doesn’t work I’ll try heating and adjusting the blade. I didn’t know JB Weld would soften when heated. I don’t know this is correct as I’ve seen it used on engine blocks.
I’m happy to hear some like the way it looks. I wasn’t going for a fancy knife. I wanted it to look rustic like something a backwoodsman Pioneer may have made with the tools he had.
I was happy with my first try except for the gap mistake.
Merry Christmas everyone.

 

[TarponStalker]

Hawkeye2 was kind enough to send some artificial sinew to me. Again this is my first try using this on my first knife attempt. It filled the gap just fine. Thanks Hawkeye2. Now to build a sheath so I can attach it to my bag.

 

[Bob McBride]

That looks awesome. I love the finish on the handle as well. I’m a ‘dings and scratches’ man. Finished up great.

 

[user 49399]

Looks good. That's my kind of knife. It's not a run of the mill, ordinary knife. It's one you can be proud to use for many years.