Hidden Tang WIP

Heikki said:
This project is finished. I learned a lot doing it, not just construction, but also etiquette (thank you @J. Doyle). I ended up using Gene's idea of plugging the tang hole with brass rod and drilling through it for a smaller pin- it worked great. I have a lot more respect for those who make hidden tangs. Keeping everything straight, symmetrical and square was a challenge. Thanks to all for the input.

The steel is 1084, the spacers are copper and blued steel. The handle is Koa from Gene.

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Looks great! Well done.
Did you done the pins on this knife?
 
Heikki said:
They’re peened. I started out leaving them slightly proud of the handle to try to dome them, but it didn’t quite work out that way.
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Great job, Heikki. There is a very good tutorial on raised pins on you tube by Nick wheeler. Check it out. Very informative.
 
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