Loveless Fasteners (10 Pack) with Step Drill for DIY Handles & Knife Handle Repair - USA Size (0.312 x 8-32US x 1.15 Inch) - (Brass/Brass)

This is a Loveless fastener & step drill combo kit. It features 10 Loveless Fasteners in the material and size specified below with the corresponding precision step drill for installation.Loveless Fasteners were initially introduced by knife making legend, Bob Loveless, and are used for affixing knife handles. Loveless Fasteners are a 3-piece design and include (2) threaded heads and (1) threaded screw. With this design, you will create a step hole in each side of your handle material that is slightly larger than the shank of the threaded screw. The three-part assembly allows for you to pass the threaded screw precisely through your knife tang hole and handle material, allowing the larger radius of the Loveless fastener heads to create pinch points on both sides of the handle material, where it can then be tightened down using the screw slot to a secure hold. Once the threaded heads have been tightened, the screw head can be removed and the assembly can be sanded to a flush finish with the handle surface. This will result in a very attractive final surface that resembles a bull’s-eye. Using different materials for both screw and heads will further the contrast of the effect. When used with epoxy and/or thread-locker adhesive, they will create a permanent handle bond.Specifications Loveless Fasteners Head Material = Brass Head Diameter = .312 in. (ea.) Head Length = .200 in. (ea.) Screw Material = Brass Thread Diameter = .160 in. Thread = US 8-32 Threaded Screw Length = 1.15 in. (Under Head) Overall Length (max) = (1.15 in) Driver = SlotStep Drill Designed for: Loveless Style Fasteners (shown in image) Bit Dimensions = (0.312 step x 0.165 pilot) Inch Material = HSS - High-Speed SteelSold As: (1) Loveless fastener Combo Kit = (10) Threaded Screws + (20) Threaded Nuts + (1) Step Drill

• (10) Loveless Fasteners USA Size (0.312 x 8-32US x 1.15 Inch) with (1) Step Drill (0.312 x 0.165 Inch) | CKK Industries designed Loveless Fasteners are used for all types of knife and tool handle construction. You’ll see them in use on steak knives, chef knives, butcher knives, traditional hunting knives, and many others. They work very well for cutlery repair and new handle creation.
• Head Material = (2) Brass | Head Diameter = 0.312 in. (ea.) | Head Length = 0.20 in. (ea.) | Loveless Fasteners are used to fasten a set of handle scales on to the tang of a knife or tool. They work by passing through the handle tang and handle material layers and creating a “pinch” effect. Loveless Fasteners feature differential head and threaded rod diameters. This creates the “pinch point” when used with a “stepped” pre-drilled hole.
• Screw Material = (1) Brass | Thread Diameter = 0.160 in. | Thread = US 8-32 | Length (Under Head) = 1.15 in. | Loveless Fasteners can be sanded off like normal pin stock to create a seamless transition between handle material and fastener. When sanded flush with the handle material, they can create a beautiful visual contrast. Loveless Fasteners can be used with any type of handle material, with or without spacer material layers. They also work well for knife and tool repair.
• All sizes and dimensions = USA Standard | CKK Industries Loveless Fasteners are designed in the U.S.A. and fit American standard cutlery part sizes. Our head and thread diameters are created around American standard drill and hole sizes. We also offer matched step drills for each of our Loveless Fastener sizes to help you create the perfect mounting hole.
• Ultra high quality parts for serious knife enthusiasts. | Our U.S.A. designed Loveless Fasteners are offered in three standard materials. We feature Stainless Steel, Brass, and Nickel Silver assemblies. These material types are the most common for knife handle construction and will match most commercial and custom handle finishes when replacing or repairing. Visual contrast can be achieved by using two material types within the fastener assembly.