I am a blade smith and I make lots of knives with wooden handles thank you to the guy in the video explaing how you use Corby bolts this is going to help me so much thank you dude✌️😎👍
Great video, I've been wanting to make myself a knife for a few years. I haven't because I've been worried about how to do the scales. This video is great, I think I'm ready now.
I wish I saw this vid yesterday. I'm making my 1st knife, and destroyed my handle scales trying to work these things out. Luckily I have more material to make more scales. This will really help. Thanks!
Little warm today, stopped by the house to grab a sammy thought 'Hey I'm gonna sport my new Redbeard opps-Texas tank top, then I remembered I don't have one. You gonna put some of them in the line up? and Thank you for the videos.
Thanks for the tips! I bought a knife blank but it has 9/32" holes. All of the Corby bolts that I found are smaller. Would you say that as long as the scales are counter drilled correctly that it wouldn't be a big issue if there was a 1mm difference with the bolts?
Yes sir. It's ok if the holes in the tang are slightly over sized. Make sure you cut your handles scales a little large. Also make sure the holes in your scales are perfectly in line with each other so as not to get crooked with each other when attached. Also use epoxy for sure. make sure it fills in all the gaps in the tang.
Something else to keep in-mind is that if the holes in your tang are too tight and you have ANY alignment issues, it can put undue stress on the scales and force them to chip-out when installing any kind of pin or Corby as well as even cracking or splitting the scales. It's for this reason that I've seen where a lot of smiths have actually suggested the holes in the tang *should* be slightly larger than the pin or Corby.
@Bad Ass- I made six trips to Christchurch in the '80s....Doubt you will find Corbys in a store -even here in the USA. I have seen them at Knife Shows. Office supply stores should have Chicago screws for paper binding. You can always buy Corby fasteners online here: usaknifemaker.com/
@@flashgordon6238 I'm watching this video because I saw them in a local auto/tool/farmer/etc. shop flyer. Makes sense why they were listed near the micarta. One day I'll learn knife making, I've wanted to since I was a teen, but for now I'll take my new knowledge and leave buying them for another day
And I thought corny fasteners were used for removable scales. I’ve always used epoxy and plain old pins. I like it. What would you use however for removable scales which I’ve never done before. Thanks. Very informative video
Hey Chip, I really like the corbies due to their strength in comparison to straight or peined pins. I've never done removable scales, however, I've seen the hardware sold on various knife supply sites. Normally you'll have to create a step for the screw heads to sit on that places the heads of the screw under the "surface" of the handle scales. Glad you liked the video!
0:24 - Outline
0:43 - Cut Away
1:06 - Drill holes for Corby Shaft (#12 bit for 1/4 Corby)
1:33 - Counter Bore for Corby Head
2:18 - Schematic
2:57 - Stock Corby Dimension
3:10 - Modify Corby Length
3:29 - Modify Corby Head OD
3:50 - Corby Installation
5:34 - Cut off Heads and Grind
5:49 - Finished Product!
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Much thanks for explaining something to a newbie knife maker. Very clear and easy to understand.
Glad it helps!
I am a blade smith and I make lots of knives with wooden handles thank you to the guy in the video explaing how you use Corby bolts this is going to help me so much thank you dude✌️😎👍
Very cool! Good luck!
Thank you I'll need all the luck I can get 😎
Great video, I've been wanting to make myself a knife for a few years. I haven't because I've been worried about how to do the scales. This video is great, I think I'm ready now.
Good luck with your build!
I wish I saw this vid yesterday. I'm making my 1st knife, and destroyed my handle scales trying to work these things out. Luckily I have more material to make more scales. This will really help. Thanks!
Good luck with the next round! Cheers sir
Brother, thank you for all these videos. They are so helpful and informative. 👍👍
Glad you like them!
I’m just getting into knife making and this was super helpful. Much obliged!!
Glad you liked it sir!
Excellent teaching style!
Glad it was helpful!
Super valuable video, thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I haven't tried Corbys yet but you've inspired me to give it a shot.
Mostly wanted to thank you for using wood scales instead of micarta!
Cheers Nick! I use it all!
Little warm today, stopped by the house to grab a sammy thought 'Hey I'm gonna sport my new Redbeard opps-Texas tank top, then I remembered I don't have one. You gonna put some of them in the line up? and Thank you for the videos.
Thank you Travis! I'll look into that! Cheers sir.
hey this Yankee ! :) learned another thing from you thanks buddy good video
Glad you enjoyed! Have a good day sir!
Love these vids I'm watching them all!!
Hell yeah! Thanks man. Glad you like them and can get something out of the!
@@RedBeardOps well I dont really know anyone locally that makes knives so the school of TH-cam is the only way I can learn lol
@@xxstr8jacketxx The school of YoutTube is strong!!
These should be nice
"What are you doing step drill!"
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Thanks for the tips! I bought a knife blank but it has 9/32" holes. All of the Corby bolts that I found are smaller.
Would you say that as long as the scales are counter drilled correctly that it wouldn't be a big issue if there was a 1mm difference with the bolts?
Yes sir. It's ok if the holes in the tang are slightly over sized. Make sure you cut your handles scales a little large. Also make sure the holes in your scales are perfectly in line with each other so as not to get crooked with each other when attached. Also use epoxy for sure. make sure it fills in all the gaps in the tang.
@@RedBeardOps Thanks, this is exciting! I still have to wait until spring, but I am starting to piece things together :)
You can drill some more holes in the tang if need to!!
Something else to keep in-mind is that if the holes in your tang are too tight and you have ANY alignment issues, it can put undue stress on the scales and force them to chip-out when installing any kind of pin or Corby as well as even cracking or splitting the scales.
It's for this reason that I've seen where a lot of smiths have actually suggested the holes in the tang *should* be slightly larger than the pin or Corby.
Yep...good stuff.
Anyone know where to get Corby fasteners or Chicago screws from store in New Zealand?
@Bad Ass- I made six trips to Christchurch in the '80s....Doubt you will find Corbys in a store -even here in the USA. I have seen them at Knife Shows. Office supply stores should have Chicago screws for paper binding. You can always buy Corby fasteners online here: usaknifemaker.com/
@@flashgordon6238 I'm watching this video because I saw them in a local auto/tool/farmer/etc. shop flyer. Makes sense why they were listed near the micarta. One day I'll learn knife making, I've wanted to since I was a teen, but for now I'll take my new knowledge and leave buying them for another day
Sorry man, I don't know.
And I thought corny fasteners were used for removable scales. I’ve always used epoxy and plain old pins. I like it. What would you use however for removable scales which I’ve never done before. Thanks. Very informative video
Hey Chip, I really like the corbies due to their strength in comparison to straight or peined pins. I've never done removable scales, however, I've seen the hardware sold on various knife supply sites. Normally you'll have to create a step for the screw heads to sit on that places the heads of the screw under the "surface" of the handle scales. Glad you liked the video!
i am clearly doing something wrong. I cannot find a "#12 drill bit" to purchase
You have some options on amazon for numbered bits - amzn.to/42bZNhT
What type of epoxy were you using?
I'm a fan of G-Flex from West Systems.
@@RedBeardOps For the price of the epoxy and corby bolts, I feel like I can buy a decent blade 😅
It would be nice if it would play on TH-cam...
Hey Warren, sorry for your frustration. It should play on TH-cam since that is where it lives.