elk hunter follow-up

[Karl B. Andersen]

I thought I would show the take-down configuration of this hunter.
I'm sure you can figure out the reason behind the pins.
Eliminates any possibility of twisting.
There are also two pins - one on each side of the tang - connecting the guard to the handle in the front.
This allows the owner to "take up" any shrinkage that may occur in stag or wooden handles.
You can also relieve the hande from any stress during long term storage by backing off the pommel nut.
Allows for FULL! maintainance of blade.
The possibilities of this construction are never ending.
I even use the pins on knives that are perminently assembled - always! This eliminates any lateral movement.

 

[G L Drew]

Great way to install a handle to get a nice tight fit and also let the owner make future adjustments. I have always run the tang out through the butt cap; can I steal your idea? It makes a very clean finish on the butt and gives the customer a lanyard hole!

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

No. I mean yes. I mean - yes you can use it. No, it's not my idea.
No, it's not a thong hole. I turn a wrench on the lathe that fits the hole! If you have a thong in it, you can't turn the pommel nut!
Also, make a shoulder in the hole and on the pommel nut so the nut doesn't scratch the butt cap!
The pommel nut has to fit the hole in the butt cap perfectly so there is no slop!