Recommendations for food grade resin or epoxy?
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I would contact these folks. They are very nice and knowledgeable. https://www.alumilite.com
oh...that's sad :(
I have a lot of wood handled knives and on occasion the handles have been chewed on (I have no idea how they didn't get cut by the blades!). If I can I at least sand the wood so that it doesn't splinter or cause splinters and I just keep using it, like you do. It always seems to happen to my favorites that aren't replaceable.
You should be able to rebuild the handle with stainable wood putty, if you bond it one layer at a time. Then dip in a good varnish and you're good to go. I personally wouldn't worry about it being food-safe since you're not using that end directly on food.
A woodworker can simply make a new wooden handle for it.
many epoxy/resins are food safe when DRY/CURED; and you're not going to be stirring, serving, etc. the food with the HANDLE anyway ...
I actually re-varnish my favorite knife handle every few years so it doesn't become damaged by being water-logged. Have had it 42 years and counting! Good luck with it.
Yes, but I would attempt it by purchasing knife scales, epoxy, and I would have to research how to install the metal pins. The rest would be trimming, sanding, and finishing. It looks like you could make a pattern from the good side.
I have several of these same utensils. I got mine in the early 60's when my MIL passed and no one else in the family wanted them. Lucky me. I use them daily. I do however NEVER put in the dishwasher and use food grade mineral oil on them about every 6 months and they still look perfect today. I love them and hope to pass them on someday as well. I hope you are able to fix yours. I will be looking up the knife scales as well. Hope it works for you. I've often wondered what I would do if one of mine fell apart.
I have found an epoxy putty solution that states it is food safe.
I use another manufacturers epoxy putty all the time it’s truly remarkable all the things you can repair. Try patching the missing area with mixed epoxy putty stick, sand if needed and paint.
Every DIY and craftsperson should have one. It does so much more than plumbing.
Ive repaired candlesticks, jewelry, elliptical foot, steering wheel, pottery, ceramics, concrete dog, wood rot and firewire cable damage with the putty and so much more!
Please have a look at these links and good luck restoring your favorite kitchen utensil. Please give the puppy a pet and cookie for me!
https://jbweld.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/203717405-Is-JB-Weld-heat-resistant-and-food-safe-
https://www.jbweld.com/collections/metal/products/highheat-epoxy-putty
I never thought of JB Weld! I've used it for other tasks, but never even though of using it here. This looks very promishing! The pup gets a busuit every morning at 7. We will let him know you sent tomorrow's.