Knife makers rivets

[mmcniven]

Does anyone know where i can get the threaded type of knife makers rivets??
I have only been able to find the press together type which you can buy from www.attacc.com but the threaded type look a bit better and easier to use.
I found a supplier in sweden and sent off an email but got no reply so was hoping there might be somewhere in the uk that could supply knife making materials.

Michael

 

[ChrisKavanaugh]

Michael, You might try a saddlery shop for rivets. Over here the threaded ones are called 'Chicago Screws.' I find they tend to back out very easily.A bit of nail polish or Loctite keeps things neat.

 

[MartiniDave]

Or you might try a boat chandlers.

Dave

 

[mmcniven]

Thanks for the replies.

What type of rivets do other people use as from the replies it doesnt seem as though this type of rivet is readily available.

Michael

 

[Viking]

Is this what your looking for?
How many do you need?

 

[mmcniven]

ye they are the ones, i need about 14, do you sell them and how do i contact you ??

Regrads

Michael

 

[Viking]

I thought you only needed 3-4 pairs wich its all I got...

Check out this site I think they sell what you want http://www.brisa.fi/

 

[ESpy]

If that is for attaching handle slabs, I'd personally get some suitable bolts from Texas Knifemakers - http://www.texasknife.com.

The Chicago screws don't really have the length to stick handle slabs on :-D

Good for sheath making, however.

 

[mmcniven]

Viking

The web site http://www.brisa.fi/ is just what i was after and they deliver to the uk , it is one of the best sites i have seen for knife making supplies and it gives plenty of technical information on knife making, well worth a look for anyone think/going to make a knife.

Regards

Michael