Mar 3, 2000 · I am a new knife-maker, and I hanve no idea how to rivet my handles. Can anyone explain this to me please? I don't know if this makes any difference, but my drill holes are 1/8". …

Aug 20, 2004 · I had a recent email request to help a new maker with his handle assembly. I did this tutorial, and though I would post it here for the many others who are struggling to get …

Oct 4, 2007 · gustav Joined Sep 23, 2007 Messages 112 Oct 4, 2007 #1 what size rivets / pins should i get for the old hickory knife handle? i am trying to rehandle it. links would be good. …

Jun 6, 2000 · The knife can then be swung open and the scale pins peened on the inside. This is how the knives are made. There is a "cutler's anvil" that has a protrusion that you can put …

Dec 9, 2015 · I just bought a Buck 110 and the proud rivets are really growing on me. For those of you who use cutler's rivets and leave them proud, how/when do you do all your sanding and …

Jan 30, 2011 · Knife makers use different mechanical fasteners with epoxy. Is there anyone who (exclusively) uses only pins and/or non-flared tubing with epoxy to attach scales to the tang?

Aug 20, 2004 · It expands and locks in place when the male is driven home. It would be best to experiment on a piece of scrap steel and some scrap wood to get the technique down before …

Dec 25, 2019 · Fit this to the knife tang, and drill for pins/rivets/Chicago screws/cutlery rivets or what ever mechanical means (not glue) you are going to use to attach the handle, through …

Dec 5, 1998 · Removing epoxied handles quickly, 1) drill out rivets,2 set handle on anvil and strike moderately with hammer. Handle scales should break appart and come off, 3) clean up tang …

Feb 23, 2010 · I assume that the Becker line of blades went with bolt on handle slabs due to cost and the ability to change out handle slabs later. What I am wondering is if there is any benefit …