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Once the epoxy has set, undo the vise and pull the knife out. Do not remove the tape from the blade just yet. Keep sanding the scales until you reach the metal part of the tang. If you have any lines leftover from when you traced the tang onto the scales, be sure to sand that off too. At this point, you can also sand the edges of the handle so that they are more rounded and comfortable to hold. Begin sanding the scales with 220-grit sandpaper. Once the wood is smooth, move onto 400-grit sandpaper. Finish off with a buffer until the scales are polished to your liking. For an even nicer finish, you can apply 1 coat of de-waxed shellac and 2 coats of an oil-based polyurethane sealer. Buff the finish after it dries. How long the finish takes to dry depends on the brand that you are using, so read the label carefully. This can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Your knife is now complete and ready to use. If you notice any epoxy on the blade, you can scrape it off with a craft blade, but make sure that you go along the length of the blade. You can also try dissolving it with acetone.
Take the knife out of the vise. Carve and shape the handle with a belt sander. Sand and polish the scales. Seal the handle, if desired. Remove the tape from the blade.