Newbie: in need of a short terminology lesson/advice

[Redbusa06]

I'm getting a BK-2 shortly and am gonna try making some scales for that which should be easy enough since I have a strong "MacGuyver" like personality lol. However, I wanted to buy a cheap blank and make some scales for that as well. My trouble is, how do I choose the right bolts for it, as I do not eat to rivet or pin them on the blank. Also, what is the proper terminology for those bolts? I remember briefly passing another forum and know they have a distinct name.

I apologize ahead of time to anyone who flames me for these questions, it's late and I'm at work so I don't have much time to search. Thank you.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

There are several types of "bolts" used.
Corby bolts are the most popular. Another is called Loveless bolts.Tere are several other types,too. Take a look in any knife supply catalog or on-line seller and you will see the ones available. USA KnifeMaker supply has a good selection.They are under "Handle material and Hardware". Here is the page:
http://www.usaknifemaker.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=95_70

 

[Justin King]

Chainring bolts and sex bolts are 2 of the more common styles of takedown scale fasteners. I just use 1/4" threaded folder pivots as a threaded insert and use 6-32 torx head screws for the bolts.