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Mike Botts replied to Mike Botts's discussion Reliable suppliers of brass and nickel silver pin stock for pocket knives. in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"Good idea Kevin. Tomorrow I'll start looking at weld wire."

Apr 4, 2023

KnifeMakerAndy Larrison replied to Mike Botts's discussion Reliable suppliers of brass and nickel silver pin stock for pocket knives. in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"I think I usually am using 3/64" brass. I've not used any small n/s pin stock yet. I believe when I've re-pinned a shield in i tried very, very hard to use the pins that were in it. Like you say, it's gotta be…"

Apr 4, 2023

Kevin D replied to Mike Botts's discussion Reliable suppliers of brass and nickel silver pin stock for pocket knives. in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"Hey Mike, I am asking out of ignorance... Anything I have made has been bigger fixed blade stuff, so I have not had the need for real small stuff. How much of a difference is there between small diameter pin stock and wire?"

Apr 4, 2023

Mike Botts replied to Mike Botts's discussion Reliable suppliers of brass and nickel silver pin stock for pocket knives. in the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"Thanks Andy. I think I have tried USA and Texas. I'll check out Pops. So Am I to understand that you haven't found a need for the really small pins? I have found that even on the larger knives, the shields are…"

Apr 4, 2023

"Wish I could help on that one. I get my smaller brass at Hobby Lobby. I usually use Jantz or Pops Knife Supply for my other stuff. Might try USA knifemakers or Texas knifemakers?"

Apr 4, 2023

Mike Botts commented on Joe Vadala's photo

Some of my guns..

"Nice. The side-by-side, and the saddle ring carbine second from the bottom are my faves."

Apr 2, 2023

Mike Botts added a discussion to the group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

Reliable suppliers of brass and nickel silver pin stock for pocket knives.

I have been getting most of my supplies for my pocket knife work from Jantz Supply. But lately so much of their stuff has been out of stock. I don't think they ever had anything smaller than 1/16" for pin stock, in either brass or NS. I'm doing some little pen knives that have really small pins. I've managed to find some 1/32" brass rod on Amazon, but I still haven't found any NS in 1/32". I have checked some jewelry supply places on line, but what they have is nickel silver wire, and…See More

Apr 2, 2023

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Mike Botts commented on Jan Carter's event 'Spring Knife Roadshow ** TN'

"I would like to go, but too far from me and have prior obligations."

Mar 10, 2023

Mike Botts commented on Terry Waldele's group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"That's a good idea Andy. I hadn't thought of epoxy. For a while, I was leaning toward sweating them on with solder, you know, like sweating copper water pipe. I have sweated brass tubbing before, and NS is just white…"

Mar 8, 2023

Mike Botts commented on Terry Waldele's group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"That is some top drawer stag isn't it? I got it just for doing this knife. Actually, my question for you was more about attaching the new bolsters I intend to make for this knife. As I said, the stag will be thicker than the…"

Mar 7, 2023

Mike Botts commented on Terry Waldele's group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"Thanks Andy. I'm real happy with the outcome too, being so new to this hobby and all. Say, that's one fancy hobo. I doubt there are many hobos out there carrying knives like that. On the subject of stinking…"

Mar 7, 2023

Mike Botts commented on Terry Waldele's group Knife Repair, Modification, Restoration & Improvement

"That's some nice work Andy. Very professional looking. I've also been trying my hand at knife restoration and rehandleing. I just finished this old Case coke bottle jack. This was handled in bone. When I got…"

Mar 3, 2023

Mike Botts left a comment for Ken Mundhenk

"Thanks for making me feel welcome Ken."

Jan 31, 2023

Mike Botts commented on lou gerrick's group REMINGTON KNIFE CLUB

"In the past two months I have added half a dozen nice old Remingtons to my collection. Over the years I've had several R100A and R100B dogleg stock knives. Always upgrading in condition. I love the concealed backsprings, and…"

Jan 31, 2023

J.J. Smith III commented on Mike Botts's photo

Valley Forge Radio Knife blades out

"Love it. "

Jan 28, 2023

KnifeMakerPaul S commented on Mike Botts's photo

Clements Stag Sportsman c1850 to 1875 Sheffield England

"Part of a beautiful unique collection. "

Jan 23, 2023

Profile Information

Profile: User/Collector

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?: magazine

Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline): No

How long have you collected knives?: 21- 25 years

Favorite Kind of Knives: antique folding knives. Mostly American made.

About Me: Retired home builder/remodel contractor.

Interests: Collecting. Playing music. Camping.

Other Hobbies: Woodworking/furniture building. Re-handling folding knives that have broken handles. I also restore the blades if they're in really bad shape.