Tom Thornton wrote:

> 
> Anyone any idea where and/or what I could use, round shaft,
> anywhere from 3/4 to 1 inch long, about  3/16 in diameter, soft enf
> to form top without  beating to death.

Check with the knife making fora. They do this kind
of handle riveting all the time, and presumably
have answers for you.

     BugBear