Tie tack vs. bar pin backing

[TheSp8]

I've used the tie-tack type pins and they've done well. I'd say use a dab of epoxy to help hold the head on the antler. They gently file down the back to make a nice flat spot to epoxy the pins. The further apart you can get them the better. that's a nice looking knife.

YMOS,
Tony

[JS Sanders]

Ditto on what TheSp8 said.

I carved a kilt pin specifically for one of my kilts over a decade ago. Epoxied clutch pins (2) were used to secure the kilt pin and are still going strong. And no damage to the woolen kilt fabric.

As long as the pins aren't too short, I would think you'd be just fine.

Slainte yall,
steve