Cutler's resin explained

Cutler's resin, also known as cutler's pitch, is a waterproof adhesive used to secure a blade or device to a handle. It is made by including wax when making a pine pitch glue. Cutler's resin commonly consists of pine pitch, beeswax and/or carnauba wax,[1] and usually employs a filler like charcoal, sawdust and/or animal dung to aid with the bond.[2] It has been used for centuries[3] by cutlers to attach knife and sword handles, and as a fastener for other tools and weapons.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cutler's resin. September 2004. Peter Marquis-Kyle: Conservation Architect. November 30, 2020.
  2. Fromme, Logan. Pine Pitch Glue and Cutler's Resin. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/VYrs9HDivYw . 2021-12-21 . live. May 2013. YouTube Instructional Video. November 30, 2020.
  3. Web site: Replica Edgetools. BookandSword.com. November 30, 2020.