I like both of those knifes, especially the ivory handled. And because don't I have an eye for what's wrong...your problem with the pins...I couldn't really tell that there was an issue from the picture. Great looking knives tho...(sorry - no help)
Ha. That's pretty funny..." One of my daughters entered it and won the ugliest knife contest at a Cutco competition." I'd consider that a complement. ha. Welcome To Knifedogs
D-Yager is right about softer woods cutting quicker...but it wasn't noticeable with walnut/holly board I did. Are you trying to make a regulation sized board? Sent a PM
I've used Titebond (original type) on my chess boards. There's some debate over which type of Titebond etc. but I've had no issues with Type 1 over the years. I've used horse hide glue before and it's notorious for floating and slipping - and it does that without fail. So I don't use it for...