Pin options.

[Paxaddict]

Hey guys,
I've been looking around for other options to using standard pins. I dont trust myself with a hammer.
Hart uses a hew screw and a blind standoff, are there any other options out there? Or an actual name for this assembly? Anyone know where I could pick up something similar (Aside from Hart Steel for 5 bucks a pop)

 

[Mike H]

You can use Hex head bolts from Micro Fasteners

Hex head bolt, Brass 0-80 x 1/2 HBB0008
Hex head bolt, Brass 0-80 x 3/4 HBB0012
Hex Nut, Brass 0-80 HNBS0080
Flat Washer Brass #0 regular FWB0, wide FWBW0

I did not know Hart sold the hex screws separately. Compared to the minimum order from MF, the Hart is the better option.

 

[Bear_Blade]

Look at Jantz Supply, Texas Knifemaker, or usaknifemaker. You are looking for hardened folder pivots. They come with either spline, torx, or hex heads.

 

[Paxaddict]

Hardened Folder Pivots. Got it, thanks bear.

 

[global_dev]

the smallest hardened pivot folder seems to be about 1/8.. i know some holes in tangs are larger than others no pun intended, but i feel like you would need to by all kinds of sizes just in case. is that right? i was wondering what buddel used on my custom without taking it apparent, and this is obviously it, but he can re-hardening make the hole size appropriate..

 

[Bear_Blade]

You can get a 1/8 carbide bit, that will drill hardened steel, for a restoration, this would be the way to go.