Lil' Red, My first slipjoint

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Brian.Evans

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Finally got my metal pieces back from heat treat.

I'm not really impressed with this one. I drilled the scales back before I sent my parts off to heat treat, but accidentally drilled them with a #41 bit instead of a 3/32", which made the holes too big. I broke my drill press chuck, so I couldn't make new scale last night. I wanted to get it done so badly, so I just peened the pins wider.

I sent a much nicer knife blade and spring to Texas Knife, but they lost the blade, so this one ended up being my first slipjoint. My next one should be orders of magnitude better.

Specs:
Closed: 3 3/8"
Open: 5 3/4"
Blade from plunge to tip: 2 1/16"
Overall Thickness: 0.350"
Steel is 3/32" A2, full flat ground. I did double long pulls because I put the first one too low.

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I am proud of this one. Never mind the G10 scortch marks, the spring/blade junction looks pretty good.

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I like to see how the geometry is by slicing paper as thin as I can get. This slices pretty well with the full flat grind. I only sharpened up to about 400-500 grit on an old oil bench stone.

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Hair shaving sharp!
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Not too shabby! I actually like the look of the double pull--it's something I've not seen before. Looks like a very useful blade shape, as well. I'm looking forward to seeing further work from you.
 
I think I like it!:thumbup:

Nice effect with the double long pulls. Give an unusual look, and as a side benifit looks like maybe they will give nice traction pinching the blade open while wearing gloves. The sheepsfoot with swedge is interesting, and just long enough t scoop a sardine out of the can or slice Spam on a camping trip. And with a liner less G10 handle it much be light as a feather.

Okay, you critiqued yourself nicely, so you know the next one will be better. Maybe call it the "back packer."

It could even be a poor cousin from across the tracks to a sodbuster. Maybe like 'the gardner".

I think ya have some real possibilities there. Run with it.

Carl.
 
dont care much for the red but i really like the blade design....the double pull is unique and unique is good. i also say run with it.
 
A lot of what I did with this knife was because I had nothing to loose.

I messed up the pull, so I made a double pull.

I messed up grinding the blade, so I made it a semi-sheepsfoot.

I messed up the holes in the scales, so I peened them larger.

Everything else was going wrong, so why not practice a swedge while we're at it?

All in all, I'll carry this one until I make another one, if nothing else but for real world testing of my work.


As far as light weight, I have plans to do a linerless in 3/32" G10 with 1/16" stock. Very very light, but very strong.
 
:thumbup: :thumbup: I really like the profile of the handle! Its like a trapper meets a doctors knife.. Really makes me want to go ahead and give it a try!
 
I like it. Looks lake a good sturdy user and the blade shape should be strong and useful. Backpacker would be a great name for it.
Jim
 
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medicevans said:
A lot of what I did with this knife was because I had nothing to lose....
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I love this post, even more than the first one!

I may well have given up at the first, "I messed up...."

I do like the look of the double long pulls, and look forward to what you mess up create next. :thumbup:

~ P.
 
What a beautiful mistake on the pulls, that looks awesome :thumbup:
The simplistic handle shape is amazing, the blade shape is interesting and very useful...the whole package looks good to me.

I agree with P up there, the fact that you had nothing to lose while building this one is wonderful; that's where you will find your best work. You never know, that mistake could just be a happy accident.

Keep up the good work, I like what I see.
 
So, it sounds like I need to make a pattern of this knife! The handle is growing on me. It is a heck of a slicer, that's for sure!
 
Brian!

That´s a nice looking knife. I really like everything on it. The red G10-scales and the sheepfoot with the double pull are great looking. I´d like to see more of your selfmade knives :)
 
I am on board with the red 100% for an outdoor use/work knife. On the job, it will make your knife easy to spot in another's hands or if left out when borrowed. And as when camping or hiking, the red will make it easier to find if dropped in grass or water. I have found that in the twilight hours this is most handy when out in the woods.

I think the blade shape is great and looks like a great utility shape. The only thing I think that profile would not excel at is game prep or cleaning fingernails. For 99% or daily use I think it is outstanding whether a result of an accident or by design.

Good work! Hope you post more of your next knives.

Robert
 
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Looks like it is a good functional knife. You did an awesome job considering many mistakes. I really look forward to your next one :)
 
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