Finally got my courage up

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dobro59
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Finally got my courage up

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First time taking a knife apart. Have it cleaned up and ready to go back together. Since this is my first, should i use brass pins? I would think they would be easier to work with. I've been told nickel silver is a little harder to work with. :)
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Re: Finally got my courage up

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Not a lot of difference in nickel silver and brass.
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Re: Finally got my courage up

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I think it's more about how the pins will look in contrast to your handle materials.

But as Bill said, there's not much difference in the workability.
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Re: Finally got my courage up

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Thank you, good to know. Since it is a practice knife, i will try both!! :D :)
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