Found an old friend. Who can help fix it?

[rishma]

Darn. Alright. Ill see if i can get over to hobby lobby tomorrow. Hopefully i can and ill be able to finish this up tomorrow. If not, ill finish sanding this weekend and have to put it together next week at the shop. Thank you

 

[Ernie1980]

I would practice peening before putting the knife together by pinning together a couple of scrap wood pieces. Also, you need a small jewelry hammer to to it correctly. Those can be bought where you get the brass rod Go slowly and check often so you don't over tighten your pivot!