Rivet types

[Endy0022]

Hello,

So i recently got trc apocalypse, and one interesting thing struck me , that the way micarta scales are attached to the body, what i would say look like some sort of pipe/tubing, of which ends were widened, and thats how it stays in place ?
There is no seam anywhere visible, it literally is in my opinion piece of tube ¿

So if i wanted to do this myself on my custom knife, would i just go and get some tubing, get the right drillbits, figure out something to press outward the tube with n thats it ?

Really seems like the best way to attach scales to me, no moving parts and gets locked in place by literally bending out the tubing.


However if i am missing something i would like advice, and also if this method i described here actually has some name i would like to know

 

[Del Raso Knives]

Check the stickies, I’m sure you will find everything you need to produce flared tube rivets.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Or, you could drill a hole and then put brass rod through it and hammer the ends. Or, you could use screws!

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Flaring a tube to rivet the handle on is a popular method on survival knifes. It is strong, light, and may allow the handle to be tied to a stick to make a spear.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Don't forget the epoxy.... For bonding, and to keep moisture out

 

[Endy0022]

Thank you everyone so much, this literally answered all my unknowns.