How to Fasten Handles of Knives and Forks.
Mix together two ounces of powdered rosin, one ounce of powdered sulphur, and one ounce of iron filings. Keep these in a box, and, when a knife or fork becomes loosened from the handle, fill the opening in the handle with the powdered mixture. Heat the tang of the instrument and press it into the handle. Should it not go in to the hilt, heat again, and the second attempt will be successful.
Do not pack the powder into the opening. Should the powder blaze up when the heated metal is inserted, blow out the flame. Be careful to turn the fork-tines or knife-blade around until in the right position, before the filling becomes hard.