Fallkniven F1 Rivet Holes?

[arty]

It is easy to drill the tang with a good carbide bit that is designed for this. I was unable to do it with cobalt bits and destroyed a few trying to get through the tang of a scandi blade.
You can get the bit you need from a knife supply vendor.
If you want a full tang knife blade, you need to get the blank. If you rehandle a knife, you will need to bury the tang in the handle, since the tang is a little narrower.

 

[rinos]

What did you use to cut the slot?

Drilled wood and antler with 5.5 mm drill bit,but after that it was lot of sanding with small rasps,files and modified saw.

 

[NRaiano]

Drilled wood and antler with 5.5 mm drill bit,but after that it was lot of sanding with small rasps,files and modified saw.

Ok, I might give it a go in the future and if I fail miserably(which I might on my first attempt) I can always have it done professionally.

 

[rinos]

Ok, I might give it a go in the future and if I fail miserably(which I might on my first attempt) I can always have it done professionally.

Just take your time,and go step by step,i was nervous stripping down handle and having a go (well,i did have some experience with handling scandi blanks, as hobby) :thumbup: