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I have been busy in my little garage workshop with hand tools rehandling some Hiromoto Gingami 180mm gyutos to give to friendsand relatives as an intro to Japanese knives. I have now rehandled most western handles in the kitchen and find it a fun hobby.
I have been using two 1/4" brass corby bolts and a little 1/8" mosaic pin for my handles. As I was sitting down to order more corby bolts at $2-3 a bolt, I started wondering why I don't just use brass pins. :idea2: Are the corby bolts really overkill for a basic kitchen knife rehandle or do they add to the longevity and strength of the handle? Price is not a huge deal and I don't mind buying the bolts but just want to hear from some more experienced handle makers that the bolts are worth using.
I appreciate all the handle making experts on the forum and have learned a lot over the past year or so. One of these days I will try a WA handle, but a saya is next on my list of things to try.
I have been using two 1/4" brass corby bolts and a little 1/8" mosaic pin for my handles. As I was sitting down to order more corby bolts at $2-3 a bolt, I started wondering why I don't just use brass pins. :idea2: Are the corby bolts really overkill for a basic kitchen knife rehandle or do they add to the longevity and strength of the handle? Price is not a huge deal and I don't mind buying the bolts but just want to hear from some more experienced handle makers that the bolts are worth using.
I appreciate all the handle making experts on the forum and have learned a lot over the past year or so. One of these days I will try a WA handle, but a saya is next on my list of things to try.