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My handle procedures have evolved over the years.
These days, my handles are fully shaped before epoxy. Only the edges (which are very close) and the finer grits remain. I generally have them through 120 toward the back and all the way through polishing at the front due to my signature handle design.
Blue tape the blade
Pin and epoxy together (wipe away globs and smears with a Q-tip damp with alcohol-repeat)
Clamp and allow to cure
After fully curing, trim pins as indicated and peen
Carefully grind even with the finished dimensions of the handle (already established)
Get into you finer grits and desired finish (hand sand, polish, etc.)
That's how I do it.
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