Pommel Cap on stag carver handle

[DavidZ]

I would like to add a pommel cap on the stag handle of one of my favorite knives. I need any ideas and recommendations that you have. My first thoughts were brass, then I thought NS or aluminum to match the guard. Also, I need some technical advise on the best way to attach it, and have it stay there in use. Here are some pics of the knife in question.

Any tips and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Dave.

 

[snorkem]

nickel silver would look good, for attaching it i dont have any experience but i imagine a strong epoxy would do well. I have some experience with stag and i think thats your best bet to use epoxy

 

[Bill DeShivs]

The first time you drop the knife on the butt, any glue will let loose without a mechanical bond of some sort. The easiest method is to simply put a flat plate on the butt, using a countersunk screw and glue. The pommel can be shaped to the stag or the pommel can be undersized, and the stag ground to fit it.

The classiest way is to cut down the edges of the stag and make a pommel that slips over the stag. It can either be pinned or screwed in place. This requires making the pommel out of 2 or more pieces, and soldering them together, and fitting it to the handle.