Thread: 3 pin, 2 pin, 1 pin?

hi all

drawing very near to the end of my dubl duck total overhaul. Now, i designed it with three pins originally, one at the pivot, and two at the end spacer. Since completing it, and using expoxy to bond the end spacer in, I really think the razor looks sweet without anymore pins in it. I like the uninterupted expance of scale right down the razor.


Just wondered if i'm compromising any constructional issues here, or if i'm good to go with one pin?

the razor stops itself in the scales so no need for a pin at the shank (like the dovo i have)

If you ask me, I would advise to use a pin through the spacer to keep the scales securely together. In my experience it's not enough to just glue things together with epoxy. Lateral force may cause the scales to separate from the spacer. I've had that happen with scales on full tang knives I've made, even with pins to keep them in place.

So, in short, I'd advise you to use 2 pins.

so long as the scales and wedge are sealed and will not have moisture seeping into the joint I cant see any reason you cant leave it plain.

But again... if there is any chance of moisture seeping into the joint it will eventually delaminate and fall apart.

Another option is to do these scales in 2 or 3 pin and make (a?) 1-piece scale(s?) out of thicker wood for the duck, the way the Maestro does.

Hell i'm gonna take the risk. This is my first razor and a man who never made a mistake never made anything right??! I've had worse things fall apart on me!

Pictures should be up tomorrow to be critiqued(?) by the srp crew!!

and go easy

pea