This step is optional. You can just as well buy some. Making your own is probably cheaper than driving to the hardware store. Even including labour.



I made a little sketch of the profile on the endgrain of the wood. Then I cut everything away that wasn´t part of the handle. This took a bit of adjustment to get all the cuts at the right position and depth. Make sure to use push sticks! Never ever put your hand near the blade!

A router is overkill for such a small piece. I used a little block plane to round over the edges, followed by some sandpaper. I oiled them too, but later on gave them a clear coat finish with a spray can.



The whole process took about 20 minutes.