Need pin stock

DavZell · **on:** May 03, 2021, 06:29:41 PM

Good morning, fellow SAK'ers. I am doing some modding on 91mm SAK's. The pin stock I've gotten is of poor quality compared to what I used on my first mod, despite being from the same supplier (which I admit was no-brand). It bends instantly when peening. Both diameters (smaller and larger) perform the same, yet I had no problems with either size before, so I don't *think* it is my technique. They also bend in hand much easier than the last piece from before. It could be quality, brass content, or level of hardening, I suppose.

Anyway, I am in need of pin stock, preferably from a US source so it doesn't take too long, and of a known good, consistent quality.

Can anyone help me out?

Thanks,
David

Explorer · **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2021, 04:09:46 PM

I’m in the same boat- looking for some good quality brass rod stock for mods. Finding the 2.5 mm seems much easier than finding the 2.2 mm. A good US based source for both sizes would be awesome however I’ve yet to find one That carries both sizes. But I have not searched high and wide as of yet.

I found this 2.5 mm brass rod stock on Amazon made by K&S Precision Metals it’s 2.5mm Diameter X 300mm Long, 4 Pieces per Pack, Made in The USA (i’m not sure if it’s OK to post links to things on Amazon let me know if it’s OK and I will) here is a pic of it.

I’m wondering if anyone has experience with this brand or could possibly recommend a better source for some good brass stock as well so I’ll just be here eating some popcorn don’t mind me...

Mike 56 · **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2021, 06:58:40 AM

.I have been using K and S brass rod it’s pretty hard that makes it hard to peen. Next knife I mod I am going heat the rod with a torch and let it cool to soften the rod.

DavZell · **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2021, 05:22:45 PM

Quote from: Mike 56 on May 05, 2021, 06:58:40 AM

.I have been using K and S brass rod it’s pretty hard that makes it hard to peen. Next knife I mod I am going heat the rod with a torch and let it cool to soften the rod.

I would be careful about softening too much, as you may face my issue. I'm not sure if mine are soft or just not the right/best quality/composition.

Let us know how it goes.

Explorer · **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2021, 03:11:19 PM

Quote from: Mike 56 on May 05, 2021, 06:58:40 AM

.I have been using K and S brass rod it’s pretty hard that makes it hard to peen. Next knife I mod I am going heat the rod with a torch and let it cool to soften the rod.

Thanks for that Mike very helpful information

knifecoop · **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2021, 05:50:19 PM

One option, if you have the tools, is to take an oversize rod stock and turn it down to fit. This can be done quite nicely using a metal lathe. In a pinch a simple way is to mount a short piece of pin stock in a drill and run it turning the opposite way against a running belt grinder, you can carefully sand it down to fit. Note this takes some practice to have consistent results, but will work.