A question on filework

[Luckypaul777]

When doing filework on the springs; can a knife be taken apart, with out removing the handles? I guess what I am asking is; will it come apart by, removing the bolster pins? The handles are glued on and not pined. Thanks.


Luckypaul777

[jonet143]

if you are "lucky" the scales won't crack when you split the bolster pins and rocker pin. use as thin a pin cutter as you can and work gently.

[Luckypaul777]

Thanks johnnie, I had forgotten about the rocker pin; I was focused at the pins on each end.


Luckypaul777

[Hukk]

I know one guy who does it without taking it completely apart (our fellow member and scrimshander Colin) RealMontannan. He has moved and was building a new shop last I talked to him and needed Back Surgery just after Christmas or something like that. He has a store here, Paterson Custom Knives. I'd been giving him time to heal - I guess it's past that time now. I didn't realize it had been that long.

[jonet143]

if the rocker pin is exposed, you can carefully dremmell the head away and use a punch to remove. this will take a lot of stress off the handle material.

[muskrat man]

I talked to Colin a few days back, he's in his new place and just trying to get his new shop rewired and insulated. Can't wait till he's back in business I have a rooster I need some scrimshaw on.