Micarta/G10 handle pin concerns

[Austin Thrasher]

Hey guys, have any of y’all fastened handles with pinstock of micarta or G10? I’m curious as to the best way to securely and permanently fasten the handle to the knife using these since they cannot be both epoxied and peened like I do with metal pinstock. I really like the look that can be gotten with this pin material-like the Fiddleback Forge guys do....
Is that just a epoxy bond that I’m relying on there? Maybe I answered my own questions but I’m a bit concerned about the security of that method. Should it be a concern? I’m using West Systems G-Flex. Any tips or suggestions? Thanks fellas.

 

[Randy Lucius]

I use them all the time. Just rough the surface of the pin and make sure it’s clean. Basically the same as metal pins. They’re not going anywhere.

 

[Heikki]

I use them too. For added peace of mind, I put some drill starts on the faces of the scales as well to provide places for the epoxy to grab in addition to holes in the tang. I figure that's gotta add some shear strength.

 

[Austin Thrasher]

Awesome. Thanks guys

 

[Nick Riggi]

Agree with the above replies. I usually use a countersink behind the bolster or scales on the whole to create an extra recess for epoxy to build up around the pen.

 

[Casey Brown]

I've also used carbon fiber pins. They work well, and have good strength also.

 

[Austin Thrasher]

Glad to hear it. That makes me feel better about using them.

 

[Sean Jones]

I've also used carbon fiber pins. They work well, and have good strength also.

I have one knife with carbon fiber pins I made about four years ago. It doesn't get used much but I don't see any movement or change. They worked well.