The Basics of Corby Handle Fasteners (Bolts) - Knifemaking

Everything you need to know about corby fasteners. These corby bolts are a durable, robust way to attach your knife handle scales to your tang. If you're looking to make bullet proof knife handles... these bolts are for you!

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0:24 - Outline
0:43 - Cut Away
1:06 - Drill holes for Corby Shaft (#12 bit for 1/4 Corby)
1:33 - Counter Bore for Corby Head
2:18 - Schematic
2:57 - Stock Corby Dimension
3:10 - Modify Corby Length
3:29 - Modify Corby Head OD
3:50 - Corby Installation
5:34 - Cut off Heads and Grind
5:49 - Finished Product!

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[danielnorris]

Much thanks for explaining something to a newbie knife maker. Very clear and easy to understand.

[luca]

I am a blade smith and I make lots of knives with wooden handles thank you to the guy in the video explaing how you use Corby bolts this is going to help me so much thank you dude✌️😎👍

[chris]

Great video, I've been wanting to make myself a knife for a few years. I haven't because I've been worried about how to do the scales. This video is great, I think I'm ready now.

[jexmartinez]

i dont have a step drill bit, neither I would dare to create one :-) :-) . I used a regular drill bit (I guess a #12 as you said) to go across the 2 scales and the knife as you show in minute 1:20 . I then used a 6mm or 1/4" countersink bit to match the outer diameter of the corby bolt. It worked beautifully. I used a drill press to for the go through hole, but a regular hand drill to do the countersink. It is important to go very slow on the countersink hole. And of course THANK YOU sir for such informative videos. You do awesome knives.

[johnfarmer]

I wish I saw this vid yesterday. I'm making my 1st knife, and destroyed my handle scales trying to work these things out. Luckily I have more material to make more scales. This will really help. Thanks!

[spurs]

Brother, thank you for all these videos. They are so helpful and informative. 👍👍

[StefanMLemak]

I’m just getting into knife making and this was super helpful. Much obliged!!

[Anderson-HandForged]

hey this Yankee ! :) learned another thing from you thanks buddy good video

[xxstrjacketxx]

Love these vids I'm watching them all!!

[craigtravisfehr]

Little warm today, stopped by the house to grab a sammy thought 'Hey I'm gonna sport my new Redbeard opps-Texas tank top, then I remembered I don't have one. You gonna put some of them in the line up? and Thank you for the videos.

[GenericSpace]

I haven't tried Corbys yet but you've inspired me to give it a shot.
Mostly wanted to thank you for using wood scales instead of micarta!

[badass]

Yep...good stuff.
Anyone know where to get Corby fasteners or Chicago screws from store in New Zealand?

[heyimamaker]

Thanks for the tips! I bought a knife blank but it has 9/32" holes. All of the Corby bolts that I found are smaller.


Would you say that as long as the scales are counter drilled correctly that it wouldn't be a big issue if there was a 1mm difference with the bolts?

[Squatch-sjvg]

"What are you doing step drill!"

[e.t.preppin]

And I thought corny fasteners were used for removable scales. I’ve always used epoxy and plain old pins. I like it. What would you use however for removable scales which I’ve never done before. Thanks. Very informative video

[WBradyNeal]

i am clearly doing something wrong. I cannot find a "#12 drill bit" to purchase

[warrenwilson]

It would be nice if it would play on YOUTUBE...