loveless bolt - how to "blend the eye" transistion?

[docbdj]

any body have some thoughts - on how to blend the eye transistion - when i use the loveless bolts - often at the transistion you''ll see a line of the bolt thread and the nut - I know it's subtle and most dont worry bout it but I would like to make it not so visible

thx

 

[navman]

Not sure how well it would work, but maybe peening the threaded rod?

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Most folk's consider the "eye" on each side as a feature of the Loveless bolt and leave it as-is. It shows that the scales are bolted on, not just pinned.

 

[Horsewright]

Characteristic of Loveless bolts. Ya can use Corby's if you're looking for a little cleaner look. Personally I like the "lets get work done" look of the Loveless. Been some years since I've used Corby's. Even on a pretty fancy, I'm using Loveless bolts.

 

[Lieblad]

Aside from tighter thread tolerance what will help a little bit. There is not much you can do with it.
If materials allow it, soldering then polishing flush will at least leave fill tiny gaps filled.

 

[john april]

yes the corby bolts are the cleanest way to go if that is the look you want. i agree with lieblad that the finer threads you use, the smaller the lines are.