W2 Sombrero

[Karl B. Andersen]

Here's a W2 "Sombrero" that should complete the outfit of any discriminating hunter.
Hand-rubbed hamon, 416 stainless guard and mortised Stabilized California figured Walnut.
I used some flush filed bullseye pins to keep the whole shootin' match together.

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Nice work as usual Mr. Andersen. Do you mind sharing how you finished the handle bolts to keep the threads from showing?

 

[Karl B. Andersen]

There are no threads.
These inserts are placed into the handle material and 1/8" pins are peened into place and filed smooth.

This is a post I copied from another forum:

Someone had a question about my assembly so I offered these for their satisfaction.
I pin every single knife I can for my assembly comfort and for added strength.

Here you can see the full length tang and pinned handle/guard junction.

The 'bulls eye' pins I used on this one are just like the one shown, but I didn't bother to take pictures of the 'bulls eye' when I did the Sombrero. When I peen the pins, there's no stress on the handle material as it all goes directly to the stainless inserts, yet I still get the holding power of the pins. Sometimes I dome the pins, but in this case I filed them flush after peening.

 

[Burton Harruff]

Very nice Karl. Interesting construction on the pins with collars. I also like the way you chamfer the fronts of your guards. -Burton

 

[Marlin Man]

That's a real beauty. Thanks for posting it.

 

[quint]

Thats a great looking knife. Seems like a great size as well, nice looking and very useful. Thanks for sharing your technique for pinning. I am gonna have to try that out.

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Thanks for explaining and sharing Mr. Andersen.