Thoughts on Exposed Pivot Pins

Don't own any, but at some point, I should rectify that situation. It does make sense for something that is made as a tool, and, imo, looks just fine too!
 
Like any other visible feature, the exposed pin (pivot's or the others) needs to fit well in the whole package.
I have seen amazing pieces from Javan (Dempsey) where the domed pivot jumps on the etched wrought iron bolster as the cherry on the cake!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
I love exposed pins. I've been using the heck out of my Sardinian resolza and a few other friction folders, and once a year or so I like to snug them up a bit. A tap or two and its done. I wish more knives had exposed rivets.



This one was a bit wobbly in the blade after 70 some years of use. A few careful taps and it's good to go some more.
 
I'm definitely not a fan of the look, but can't deny the functionality. I use some of my scout knives pretty darned hard, and often have to squeeze out the blade play, re-peen the pin, and sand down the bolster to finish. Sooner or later, those knives are going to run out of bolster.
 
I like the look and functionality but I have to admit it's not for all knives.
Exposed pins don't look good on small knives at all, like peanuts or small stockmans.
Larger patterns like a railsplitter just look like they can work. So I think exposed pins would look right at home there.
The exposed pin really seems to fit this little workhorse barlow. Exposed pins, 1095 and delrin covers very functional.
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Buzzbait said:
I'm definitely not a fan of the look, but can't deny the functionality. I use some of my scout knives pretty darned hard, and often have to squeeze out the blade play, re-peen the pin, and sand down the bolster to finish. Sooner or later, those knives are going to run out of bolster.
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Scout knives and Tl-29's were two of the knives I thought about when I started this thread.
It would match the bail end.
 
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