Making a Wooden Knuckle Chisel

If you ever wanted to feel like a badass while holding a wooden chisel, then join the Bourbon Moth Workshop in making this tough-looking yet fine piece of craftsmanship. The chisel is 100% usable and the aesthetics do not sacrifice much in terms of functionality.

The video shows how Jason upgraded some chisel handles into walnut knuckle in brass knuckle-style handles. These were made as part of a larger set in collaboration with other makers to raise funds for “Color of Change” charity raffle.

The final design and finish of the knuckles.

Process.

• Preparing and Measuring Wood
• Brass Knuckle Template
• Building up thickness
• Handle Template
• Ferrule seat using lathe
• Sanding and retouches
• Boring the chisel hole
• Finish with linseed oil

What others are saying.

“Best chisel handles ever! No more wimpy chiseling. "FEAR ME, wood!" Awesome charity/collab. Mahalo for sharing! :)”

- garagemonkeysan

“You, my friend, just made the poshest prison shiv ever :P”

- kanedNunable