Guards are generally milled using a solid bar stock. This piece is located between the handle and the blade. It is between the ricasso and the handle. The purpose is to literally protect your hand from slipping onto the blade.

Just like anything else knife related, they come in different shapes and styles. Some are purely decorative. That is they line up perfectly with the handle. They can offer some protection. Some guards are intended for balance.

Guards that are intended to protect your hand will often have Quillions. A Quillion is a section of the guard that extends past the handle. This is the area that protects the knife users hand from slipping onto the blade.  This extended area is sometimes called a Lug.

You can save yourself some time by using a manufactured piece in your home or professional projects. In addition, using this item adds beauty to that custom knife and therefore it becomes an integral part of the handle.

By machining a piece you can make it to your own dimensions and shape. Most items will polish to a high shine and enhance any handmade knife.

These items are also very durable and functional. At Heimerdinger we carry both brass and nickel silver guards. They come in different shapes, such as oval and elliptical. There are also shaped and unshaped guards. And finally slotted and crowned and lugged. Some guards are ornate or some are beveled.

Of course, filing the shape of the tang will give a secure mechanical fit. Also, for a precise fitting, you have to have the tang thinner than the slot in the guard.

In conclusion, a guard will compliment any hunting, survival, everyday carry, combat or even kitchen knives!

CP230
CP230 Brass Crowned Guard 1″ x 4″

This CP230 Brass Crowned Guard 1″ x 4 is milled using a solid bar stock. And the slot measures approximately 5/32″ x 5/8″.  The manufacturer Jantz makes this guard in the U.S.A.,

You can save yourself some time by using this manufactured guard in your home or professional projects. In addition, using this item adds beauty to that custom knife and therefore it becomes an integral part of the handle.

 

$17.95 Add to cart
JZ-CP25 Brass Lugged Guard
CP252 Brass Lugged Guard 1″x 4″

This CP252 Brass Lugged Guard 1″ x 4″  is precision machined from 360 brass for do-it-yourself knife making. It has a smooth radius cut for ease in shaping and finishing. This lugged guard measures 1/2″ x 1″ x 4″ long. The slot measures 1/4″ x 5/8″. Made in the U.S.A.

$13.95 Add to cart
CP300 Brass Slotted Guard Drilled/Pin
CP300 Brass Slotted Guard Drilled/Pin for knife making

This CP300 Brass Slotted Guard Drilled/Pin is machined from solid brass and drilled for pins. The guard measures 3/8″ x 3/4″ x 1-3/4″ and the slot measures 1/8″ x 1″. For do-it-yourself knife making. Made in the U.S.A.

$8.50 Add to cart
CP302 Brass Slotted Guard Drilled/Pin/Groove
CP302 Brass Slotted Guard Drilled/Pin/Groove

This CP302 Brass Slotted Guard Drilled/Pin/Groove is machined from solid brass and measures 3/8″ x 3/4″ x 1-3/4″. Drilled with pin and finger groove. For do-it-yourself knife making. Made in the U.S.A.

$10.25 Add to cart
CP362
CP362 Brass Slotted Guard with Finger Groove

This Slotted Guard with Finger Groove is machined from solid brass. The guard measures 3/8″ x 3/4″ x 1-3/4″ and the slot measures 1/8″ x 1-1/4″. For do-it-yourself knife making. Made in the U.S.A.

$7.50 Add to cart
CP365
CP365 Brass Slotted Guard 1/4 X 3/4 X 1.350

This CP365 Brass Slotted Guard for knife making is precision machined from brass stock. . The slot that measures .180 X .325.  Generally, This guard is designed for use with the SS762 Woodland Hunter blade.  The manufacturer Jantz makes this guard in the U.S.A.,

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CP380 Brass Slotted Guard
CP380 Brass Slotted Guard

This CP380 Brass Slotted Guard is precision machined from solid brass and measures 3/8″ x 3/4″ x 1-3/4″. The slot measures 1/8″ x 1″. Machined from solid brass for do-it-yourself knife making. The manufacturer Jantz makes this guard in the U.S.A. They do not drill the guard.

$6.75 Add to cart
CP390 Brass Slotted Guard
CP390 Brass Slotted Guard

This CP390 Brass Slotted Guard is precision machined from solid brass and measures 1/4″ x 3/4″ x 1-3/4″. The slot measures 1/8″ x 1″. For do-it-yourself knife making. Made in the U.S.A.

$14.50 Add to cart
CP544 Offset Unshaped Slotted Guard
CP544 Offset Slotted Guards 1/4 X 3/4 X 1-3/4

This CP544 Offset Unshaped Slotted Guard for knife making is precision machined from brass stock. . The slot that measures .180 X .325.  Generally, This guard is designed for use with the SS544 Woodland Hunter blade.  The manufacturer Jantz makes this guard in the U.S.A.,

$12.65 Add to cart
CP561 Brass Precision Guard 1 5/8 x 7/8 x 1/4
CP561 Brass Precision Guard 1 5/8 x 7/8 x 1/4

CP561 Brass Precision Guard 1 5/8 x 7/8 x 1/4  The slot measures approximately 13/32″ x 1/8″. And the slot measures approximately .118″ x .450″.  The manufacturer Jantz makes this guard in the U.S.A., For do-it-yourself knife making. Made in the U.S.A.

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CP761 OFFSET UNSHAPED SLOTTED GUARD 1/8 X 3/4 X 1-5/8

CP761 OFFSET UNSHAPED SLOTTED GUARD used in knife making is precision machined from brass stock.  Generally designed for use with the SS761 copperhead blade and the manufacturer Jantz makes this guard in the U.S.A.,

$8.50 Add to cart
CP544 Offset Unshaped Slotted Guard
CP762 Offset Slotted Guards 1/8 X 3/4 X 1-5/8

This CP762 Offset Unshaped Slotted Guard 1/4 X 3/4 X 1-3/4 used in knife making is precision machined from brass stock. The slot measures.093 X .408.  Generally designed for use with the SS762 Woodland Hunter blade and the manufacturer Jantz makes this guard in the U.S.A.,

$8.50 Add to cart
CP940
CP940 BRASS BOLSTER SET with pins

This CP940 BRASS BOLSTER SET used in knife making is precision machined from brass stock.  Generally designed for use with the SS640 Idaho Hunter blade and the manufacturer Jantz makes this guard in the U.S.A.,

$13.75 Add to cart
CP220
JZ-CP220 Brass Slotted Double Guard 3/4″ x 4″

This CP220 Brass Slotted Double Guard for hidden tang blades is machined from solid brass. The guard measures 1/4″ x 3/4″ x 4″. The slot measures 3/16″ x 1″. For do-it-yourself knife making. Made in the U.S.A.

$12.95 Add to cart
CP232
JZ-CP232 Brass Crowned Guard 1″ x 4″

The CP232 Brass Crowned Guard 1″ x 4″ is precision machined from 360 brass for do-it-yourself knife making. The radius is cut to make it easier to shape and finish. The thickness is 1/2″ at the center and reduces to 1/4″ at radius. The guard measures 1/2″ x 1″ x 4″ and the slot measures 1/4″ x 5/8″. Made in the U.S.A.

$16.95 Add to cart
JZ-NS302 Nickel Silver Guard
JZ-NS302 Nickel Siver Guard With Finger Groove & Pin

This JZ-NS302 Nickel Siver Guard With Finger Groove & Pin is machined from nickel silver stock and measures 3/8″ x 3/4″ x 1-3/4″. Drilled with pin and finger groove. For do-it-yourself knife making. Made in the U.S.A.

$15.95 Add to cart
JZ-NS362 Slotted Guard
JZ-NS362 Nickel/Silver Slotted Guard with Finger Groove

This JZ-NS362 Nickel/Silver Slotted Guard with Finger Groove is machined from nickel silver stock. The guard measures 3/8″ x 3/4″ x 1-3/4″ and the slot measures 1/8″ x 1-1/4″. For do-it-yourself knife making. Made in the U.S.A.

$15.95 Add to cart
MS330 BRASS OVAL SPACER
MS330 BRASS OVAL SPACER 1 X 1 1/4 X 1/8

MS330 BRASS OVAL SPACER 1 X 1 1/4 X 1/8. This spacer will add accent to a knife. Jantz manufactures this spacer here in the U.S.A.

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MS504 BRASS ROUND SPACER UNDRILLED
MS504 BRASS SPACER ROUND

MS504 BRASS ROUND SPACER 1 X 1 1/16 X 1/16. Manufactured in the U.S.A by Jantz. Used to add accent to a knife the slot  can be drill any position.

Save yourself some time by using this manufactured BRASS ROUND SPACER in your home or professional projects. In addition, using this item adds beauty to that custom knife and therefore it becomes an integral part of the handle.

$2.95 Add to cart
JZ-NS300 Nickel Silver
NS300 Nickel/Silver Slotted Guard Drilled with Pin

This NS300 Nickel/Silver Slotted Guard Drilled with Pin 3/8″ x 3/4″ x 1-3/4″ is machined from a solid nickel silver also includes a pin. The guard measures 3/8″ x 3/4″ x 1-3/4″. And the slot measures approximately 1/8″ x 1″.  The manufacturer Jantz makes this guard in the U.S.A.,

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