00:00Alright, so you've decided to start making your own knife handles, and you're staring
00:03at a blank piece of wood or micarta wondering, how do I actually pin this thing together?
00:08I've been there, fellas.
00:11It's overwhelming trying to figure out which hardware is actually going to hold up and
00:15which is just cheap junk.
00:17That's why I did the digging for you.
00:19I found the best deals for the top 5 knife handle making supplies for makers that are
00:24flying off the shelves right now.
00:26First up, you need a solid foundation, and this 200mm brass rod assortment is exactly
00:32that.
00:33The beauty here is the sheer variety, you get sizes ranging from 1mm all the way up to 20mm,
00:39which means you're covered whether you're doing delicate mosaic work or beefy hidden
00:42tangs.
00:43It comes in at just $4.49, which is a steal for this much material, and with nearly 5,000
00:50sold and a 4.8 star rating, you know it's reliable.
00:53If you want a one-end-done purchase for your basic pinstock, this is the bag to grab.
00:59If you want to step up your game from simple brass rods to something with a little more
01:03character, check out these mosaic pins.
01:06These are 30mm long with your choice of 5 or 6mm diameters, and they are perfect for
01:11adding that custom, artisanal look to a handle without having to build the mosaic yourself.
01:16The price is incredibly low at just $2.50, and it has a perfect 5-star rating.
01:23For two and a half bucks, you can turn a boring handle into a showpiece, so why wouldn't
01:27you throw a set in your cart?
01:30Now, for those of you building tactical or folding knives, you know hardware is everything.
01:35These brass primer pattern .45 screws are a fantastic choice.
01:39The best part is the locking screw mechanism, it looks like a .45 ACP primer, which adds a
01:45really cool detail to the spine of a handle.
01:48You get 12 sets for only $5.54, and it's another 5-star product.
01:54It's a cheap way to add a professional, mechanical flair that usually costs way more from specialty
01:59suppliers.
02:00Next, we have something for the guys who want contrast.
02:04This set of 5mm x 30mm brass and stainless steel rivets is great because that two-tone
02:10look really pops against dark woods like walnut or ebony.
02:13These are durable, sturdy rods that will handle a lot of shaping and sanding without
02:17deforming.
02:19You get them for $4.78, and while it sits at a solid 4.6 stars, the visual impact they
02:25provide is worth every penny.
02:27It's an easy way to class up a build.
02:30Finally, if you're getting into complex handle designs, you need these tube mosaic pin rivets.
02:36These are 9cm long with a 5mm diameter, giving you plenty of length to cut down to size, and
02:42the hollow tube design lets you get really creative with epoxy and pigments.
02:46They are a bit of a premium at $6.13, but they are a perfect 5-star item for a
02:52reason.
02:53If you're ready to try something advanced and make a handle that stands out, these are definitely
02:58worth the investment.
02:59So there you have it, the hardware you need to get started without breaking the bank.
03:04All the links to grab these supplies are right in the description below.
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03:13and gear reviews.
03:14Now get out there and make some chips fly!
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