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I'm in the process of replacing the handles on a knife. I am planning to use 1/4" hidden pins. Should I use metal pins or wood pins or does it matter?

The blade is from an Ontario Field knife. The cutting edge was straight, but had some low/high spots on it. I'm going to give the blade a little belly and may be regrind it to make it a better slicer. Ultimately, I want it to be a kitchen knife that I can take with me when I know I'll be doing food prep (i.e. my mother in law's place... she has the cheap serrated knives).

Thanks,

Ric
 
Well most often the type of pins really is just a cosmetic decision. If you are using hidden pins, why do you care what they are made of? All the pins do is add to the sheer strength of the scales/tang relationship.

Be aware that your blade is most likely heat treated and going to be difficult to reprofile or grind with normal tools and most machine tools.


-Xander
 
Use metal-wood has no strength.
Pins may be a cosmetic accessory to some people, but properly used pins will secure a handle better than any glue.
 
Metal it is. I was thinking of it anyways. Using all thread is a good idea.

The blade came hardened and tempered, thanks to posts on the forum, I was able to spot anneal the tang in a couple of places to drill holes for the tang.

Reprofiling the blade is somewhat of a challenge. I have the Grizzly with one speed: FAST(a.k.a. bat out of hell). I am just taking my time and cooling it in the bucket frequently. I leave the blade wet so I can see when the water starts to evaporate. So far I haven't over heated the blade yet.

On another note, my oldest daughter asked me if I could show her the basics of sharpening knives. I'll pick up some cheap fixed blades at the thrift store or the dollar store for her to learn on. I'm very fortunate. She is very careful with the paring knife I made for her (01 tool steel and black paper Micarta handle). She is away for college so I only sharpen it every couple of months when she comes home, and it is always respectably sharp. Doesn't take much for me to touch up the blade. What a lucky dad:D.

Thanks for the help.

Ric
 
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