1st Primitive Friction Folder

[Steve Nuckels]

My first folder so far.

Stock removal from an old sawmill blade. Clay backed and etched. File work on the tang and on the whitetail antler crown.

Learned alot from this project, most important lesson is pick the antler, then design the blade, that will save a headache or two! The tang is a bit long too, fun project!

Question, is the antler too dark? Would natural color, darker or lighter been better?

Steve
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Potomac Forge
ABS Apprentice

 

[peterinct]

KOOL folder Steve. The overall color of the antler is fine, but I think it could be enhanced by sanding the high spots a bit to lighten them and yield a "popcorn" look.

Peter

 

[John M Cohea]

Very nice first effort Steve.I don't make a lot of the slotted antler type,but yes,it's easier to pick the antler first and make the blade to suit it!

 

[Raymond Richard]

I think the color of the antler looks natural. You could have gone even darker and I would still like it. I think you did a nice job on the folder....

 

[EScott]

Great knife. I will second peters comments.