Pin placement

[sedergraphics]

I am working on my 2nd simple knife while my 1st is off to HT. I have the blade just about complete but have a question on pin placement for my nickel silver bolsters. Since I'm new to knife making I thought I'd check with the experts.

In the picture below you will see where I am guessing the pins should go, but am unsure. I have four 1/16 nickel silver pins that I am planning but am not sure if this is the best way to go in the narrow area. The narrowest point is 11/16.

Is 4 small pins the way to go, or is is better to do 2 larger pins?

The image below is just an image created in Photoshop. Just my way of sketching out design ideas.

Thanks!


Kraig
www.sedergraphics.com

 

[Alain M-D]

Nice drawing !
On my knives of this size, I use two 1/8 pins.
I thinks that is more than enough !
The less pin you have, the less troubles you have
(less chances that the pins will be visible)

Alain M-D
http://www.miville-deschenes.com/amd_anglais/

 

[sedergraphics]

Thanks for the info. I'll go with two pins. One pin to the left and one to the right I assume ( one centered close to the blade, other centered by the handle)? When I say close I mean the same distance as my red dots but just one on each side?




Kraig
www.sedergraphics.com

 

[sedergraphics]

Alain - PS. I just check out your website. OUTSTANDING website. Very impressive!




Kraig
www.sedergraphics.com

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Two pins will be enough.1/8" is about the right size.1/16" would be too thin.Nice drawing!