Knife Handle Pins

[@DanteYewToob]

Hey, I'd just like to say thank you. I got lung cancer at 18 (never smoked a single cig) but I was looking for a hobby, and I've always loved knives. Over the past few years I've tried to get into it, and aside from cost (obviously knife making isn't cheap) one of my biggest hurdles was finding a good teacher. Most videos or sites either condescend, and act like I have brain cancer instead, or expect me to be a knife making guru already! But this video is simple but informative and took my fear of handle pinning away! No more screws and paracord! Thanks! P.s. Beautiful knives! Even the ugly-but-pretty one around 2:40.

[@BowieMaker]

danteelite It really does not take a lot of tools to make knives. Most of the expensive tools just make thing easier and/or faster but that is important when you are trying to make some money. Please use a good respirator and install a dust collection system. Much of what you do in knifemaking creates dust that you do not want to breathe

[@killroy2221]

great video. I'm just getting into knife-making and needed a video that fully explained the pins in the handle. It was like sitting with my old wise grandfather and having him explain it to me. Perfect

[@JustanOldfart01]

Watched this video to learn more about pins in handles and found myself distracted by the beautiful Damascus patterns of your blades. Excelent work Sir Excelent!

[@travissmith7471]

Thank you for these examples of how the final look is created by different brass/copper rods... Your video is crystal clear... Thanks for everything...

[@philc2604]

Thank you sir for this excellent video. I'm restoring an old knife, first time, and your video provided me with all the info I need about the different methods of fixing the new knife scales.

[@charleslawrence2018]

I enjoy and learn so much from your videos and whenever I am in the knife making mood I specifically look for your site! I thank you and consider you the guru of professional knife makers!

[@clydegray9714]

Enjoyed it ,mr Carter. Some good looking knives, you made. You know, I think we become who ,we made. Sculptured, so to speak. Give ya an a+ . Thanks

[@maximon72]

BowieMaker : This video and the comprehensive detail given has expended my knowledge in knife making. I appreciate the information given. Looking forward to seeing more of your clips.

[@Blogengezer]

Maybe you have seen this before? During a visit to a New Mexico Indian trader friend's store 50 years ago, a small rusty knife caught my eye, bought it. No pins, just grip formed, natural hardwood scales, slightly thicker profile near ends to prevent hand slip during stabs. All held extremely tightly in place by 2, 1/4" copper bands. Both were single riveted overlap, polished flush where they met. The bands were set into a shallow relief groove around the relieved full shank and scales. The obviously ancient, deeply blood stained knife, was an 8" drop point.... made from a 'Hand Made' file. If it was a trade knife, it was sure well constructed. Still can't figure out how the craftsman got the rivets set in place with those tight bands.

[@FLBill]

Having no knowledge of knife pins I found this vid to very helpful! Wife tried to kill one of her favorite kitchen knives by turning on the wrong burner and I thought I could mill a new one out of some hard wood. I made a perfect handle but was unsure of the pins. Brass rod is the answer for me. Simple and clean. (And easy to get.)

[@rodl12]

That was excellent! So much to be learned from our elders.Thank you!

[@Timberjackwoodshop]

Mr. Carter- thank you,! Informative, to the point and without the flash, music and distractions. I like when I actually learn something and I did from watching your video. I am a NOVICE knife handle maker and I purchased mosaic pins but was unaware they can not be preened. I would have tried and failed and you are correct...they are expensive. So thanks again Steve - Timber Jacks Woodshop

[@ao30244]

Really like that you just give the facts and stick to the point! Great video!!!

[@The_Joker_]

A person can read all the books in the world but nothing beats experience. Nice vid.

[@bschache]

This was a great video. Thank you for making this. I am a beginning knife maker and I am (or was) fretting over how to assemble my handle material. Thanks to you, I am going to go with the loveless system.

[@vopenacattleco]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful. I enjoy my time spent watching and learning more of your techniques

[@3228000]

Hope you guys would give a grinding demonstration, I have lots of friends that would like to see haw Mr Carter grinds his knives, these are great resource vids, thank you so much

[@mistrcrvr]

Thank you for a simple and easy to understand video. Nice Knives!

[@1234dalaw1234]

Thanks so much for the video. I am new to knife making and have been wondering about all the different methods to attach the scales. Your information was very complete and helpful. Thanks again.

[@DanGoodShotHD]

You can change the length of the Corby bolt by trimming some of the stud and trimming the receiving end. That's how I've fixed the bottom out problem. I found them to be way more versatile when doing that. Mosaic pins are pretty cheap if you make them yourself. They're really easy to make too! I buy quarter inch food-grade ss tubing. Then I got a bunch of different brass wire, epoxy, even rolled up construction paper. I fill it with epoxy and shove the stuff inside, Center it up, let it dry and you've got your Mosaic pins!

[@KeithPeters]

Nice info. I was famiiar with all of these methods, but great to hear the pros and cons of each one.

[@phillipjelks3172]

Thanks for the video. Especially the info on the mosaic pins, didn't know they were not supposed to be peened. Glad I discovered this before I began installing them. Great informational video.

[@BowieMaker]

Yes, see my video "Mammoth Ivory Knife Handle". Install your pins before you finish the handles and then just grind and sand them down together.

[@chrissymckirgan8971]

Those are some very awesome looking knives. Great video!

[@BowieMaker]

Jeremy Turnquist; I assume you are asking where do I get my guards as hilt refers to the whole handle and all of it's parts. I make all of my guards from bar stock brass, nickel silver or steel. I mill the slots and finish shaping and fitting with hand files. Pin placement is mostly just what looks best but you do need to make sure you have enough pins to securely hold the handle in place. Larger handles or materials that tend to warp need more pins.

[@musicman112753]

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[@musicman112753]

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[@jackblack7827]

Thanks for the video, very informative and easy to understand. I am working on rehandling a knife and it has a strange tang that needs to be bolted or pinned, so this video has helped me understand the basics.

[@wadejensen3301]

Thank you Mr Carter, really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us......good health to you sir!

[@DanGoodShotHD]

Damn, I could see MY reflection in that blade. That took some time. Nice work.

[@DirtandRust]

Thanks for passing on this information...never have made a knife but hope to one day...for now just a pocket knife collector and appreciator. TFS

[@graypistachio4141]

Thank you for the extensive and clear explanation!

[@stainmorelegend]

Thanks, that's one of the clearest videos I've seen on this topic.

[@rickfrazier5284]

very nice knives, was kinda hoping to see some of the old ways of attaching handles, like the burn in method using a sinew glue, ill keep looking for this way, But very informative Ive been using the ballpien and rod method mostly, after watching you i may try some of the screw in types as well never knew they were that reliable. thank you

[@TheUlisesRamone]

Very useful information, thank you and greetings from Mexico

[@aligned4good]

Thank you for sharing your expertise ! To the point and very informative!

[@maplehouseknives]

A very informative video indeed! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, it has helped me tremendously! Greetings from Germany

[@XXxCHRISxXX]

Great video. Very informative. Thanks for sharing and BTW those are some gorgeous knives.

[@billr4886]

Excellent information. Thank you sir! I need to repair my butcher knife handle and I'm looking forward to the job.

[@colingore6364]

Great video. I have been planning some rehandles, but was wary about epoxying scales on. The blade lasts longer than the handle (or I wouldn't need to rehandle in the first place!), so I didn't want to permenantly epoxy wood to the handle. Now I realize I need the epoxy for water tightness. In the future I can knock or drill my mosaic pins out and probably pry the handle off easily when it needs replacement. Great to know!

[@MawoDuffer]

Thank you. I'm first time handling a knife so I'm glad I've got the right idea and I'm not doing wrong.

[@AgileWoodsman]

Great info Mike, just what I needed to know for my project. Thanks!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thank you. That was very helpful. I am in the process of replacing a handle on my Woodsmans Pal and intend to use black walnut wood that I cut. Based on your video, I think brass pins are the way I will go.

[@davidandrews1580]

Good solid information, thank you. Very nice work all around!

[@jons4real]

Fantastic walk through! Thank you Sir

[@TA-op3vn]

Most of the videos are kind of skipping that part. I really like your detailed explanation. Thank you very much.

[@ikerent5607]

What a good job and beautiful knives…

[@josephcimino4203]

Great information as an old new year to knife making. Will save the Corbie for a thick handled knife. Why don’t someone make a short version for thinner knives?

[@woodlandsnorth]

Very nice explanation, was thinking of a future project and this helped.

[@BowieMaker]

I have not used them but I have seen them used. I have seen makers use steel brake lines and flare the ends to lock the handle scales down.

[@metim21]

thank you for this information. really do appreciate it. i have a loveless book and this is much more clear.

[@Richard-y7q]

Awesome video bud, thanks for sharing 😊

[@seanrich1367]

Awesome video, Learned lots, thanks for sharing, Take Care!

[@jackbloznowski5429]

Thank You for your knowledge and experience in knife riveting.

[@MrDaveGeneric]

Love your work, timeless styling, beautiful... Subscribed and gonna' check out the rest of your videos... Thanks for the info

[@marvmeng1630]

Just found your videos. Great information - Thanks

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

Didn't know any of that and that just what I needed to know. Thank you

[@johnpauljohnson6525]

Same here:)

[@JohnDoeRando]

I didn't realize you could use stainless steel rod. thanks for the info sir. Old guys rule! Cheers.

[@Templar451]

Thank you for your knowledge and experience.

[@halfgod85]

Very informative. Thank you for making this

[@Twistnthewind]

I've gotten into the habit of drilling some smaller holes throughout the tang for the epoxy to bond through.....not too crazy, just a couple depending on handle size....very strong.

[@Twistnthewind]

Love your videos..........You do the nicest mirror finish I've ever seen 👍

[@samuelrodriguez3724]

Very good information. Now I can fix the handle on my machete. Thank you!

[@stevenkrycho5780]

Amazing video. Everything I needed to know to rescale some knives.

[@Method_MOK]

excellent reference just what i was looking for thank you

[@xxwes997xx]

awesome very informative video, this answered a question i couldnt find anywhere else. Thanks!

[@kevinhoffman8214]

Timberjack said it best , no serenade or flash , just honest information , thanks

[@thelastdragon3242]

Every knife this guy makes is gigantic lol , :: crocodile dundee nods in approval::

[@jons4real]

100% I'd make one

[@PhilipArmstrong-we2xg]

A kid in a Black smith shop> You remind me of Jerry at Jerrys Welding 1954 to 1963 Achild;s memories

[@SENGVIN]

Hey Mike can you make a video on different type of handles about advantages and disadvantages of each type and how secure they are . Me in particular I'm interested about the handle on Expendable bowie knife . Thanks I like your videos !

[@BowieMaker]

Good idea. I will try to do that when I have time.

[@alexgeorgopoulos]

You rule Sir! Great video! Thanks!

[@j.r.8592]

Great video and gave me some good ideas

[@Allbbrz]

Great informative vid Mr. Carter.

[@typhon6029]

Great Info! Thank you Mr. Carter!

[@110americalovingpatriot2]

Very nice Damascus blades.

[@jean-pierrebergeron1605]

pertinent and enjoyable vid. thanks old experienced man

[@v8bunga]

Fantastic video very well explained ...cheers

[@fshng2114]

Excellent video.

[@jannielangenhoven3984]

Please make a video on knive polishing # love this

[@BowieMaker]

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[@larryaikman1241]

This video was very helpful. Thanks!

[@augustussutton2379]

Marvelous video I learned a lot

[@garyf5192]

Excellent helpful overview...thanks!

[@keithalleman8637]

Just curious, what kind of epoxy do you use. I've been using Chicago decorative screws. Works well. Locktight the threads. Just starting using pins. We look to be the same age. Don't let that lil pic of me fool you. Great video. No crazy music. 9:05 9:05 9:05

[@WTHFX]

Newbie question: How do you grind down the pin without damaging surrounding wood/horn ...etc?

[@BowieMaker]

+WTHFX I usually install the pins before I finish the handle material and then grind them flush and finish them together by sanding to a very fine grit and then polishing.

[@WTHFX]

+BowieMaker thanks for your reply. That makes sense. I have a buckhorn that I want to preserve its natural bumps and grooves in the final finish, hence the curiousity as to how to get the pins flush with the horn without marring the handle material.

[@YManCyberDude]

Great video !

[@TheEdudo]

thank you very much Mr. Carter

[@timrobinson6573]

What about cutlery rivots?

[@samp1394]

Really pretty

[@tomoliver6027]

Great video! Thanks for the tips!

[@7volcast]

This deserves Wayyyy more likes!

[@pleaseusernamework]

Thanks for a great video. What do you cut and grind them with?

[@wayned5872]

thanks for the info Mr. Carter

[@GottliebGoltz]

Thank You, that covered a lot of ground.

[@kullcraven]

Very nice video thanks , and very well done knives, gorgeous . I just made a handle scales for my bushpoint i designed. Tho i didnt have pins, so used 1/4 hardwood dowels. And epoxied the scales on and the dowels in. I know its not as strong as metal, but still two 1/4 inch hardwood dowels will work for a skinner and light carving knife i believe. I wanted to try brass pins but couldnt find any . anyhow thanks for the video.

[@BowieMaker]

You can usually find brass rod at a hobby store or you can order from knifemaking suppliers.

[@kullcraven]

Thanks , i think i can get it at a local canadian tire here but in only 3 foot lengths, so rather pricey. I dont plan on making many knives i only have an angle grinder and flat file, altho i have made a few in the past years, tho nothing that is beyond my personal use . lol

[@BowieMaker]

Yes, you could do that but epoxy alone is really not that reliable for attaching scales. Another way to do hidden pins is to drill partially through the scales from the back side but not all the way through and then epoxy the scales and the pins into the scales. That does require some precise measurements.

[@d.j.saxton546]

excellent video, very informative thanks.

[@gordonbeiser5431]

Liked this a lot, answered a lot of my questions. But I was wondering if peening would be sturdy enough for a sword handle?

[@BowieMaker]

That is how they used to do it. Peening is basically like riveting. It mushrooms and spreads the head of the over the smaller hole.

[@Bernievids]

Thanks for the informative video. Do you have a video showing how you ground those screws down. I'm unsure how the handle stays intact yet it is flush.

[@BowieMaker]

I grind the grinds down before the handle is finished. I grind, sand and buff the pins and the handle together.You can see how I do it 31 minutes into this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmXCmoyih7F_qbc

[@dboles-ok3so]

very helpful, thank you. good stuff to know and keep in mind when planning a build,

[@lelandbates7941]

thank you so much sir for sharing .. this cleared up some confusion for me..

[@PaulStewart55]

good info Mike, thanks for sharing.

[@DjSkillerTV]

Good video material. Thank you very much Sir.

[@jakobabbott5084]

Thanks this was super helpful!