2 completley unrelated questions

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Everyone,
Here are 2 things that are bouncing around the old marble jar that I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on. First of all, I was wondering if anyone has ever made a slipjoint with only G10 for handles. I think the concept is interesting, and, becuase the scales serve no purpose other than keeping the spring in the correct relation to the blade, then it would seem that G10, in maybe 1/8-1/4 inch slabs would be capable of maintaining the integrity of the slippie.

Now, for a completely unrelated question, I have a grandma and grandpa who own a cabin in the yamhill area. it is heavily forested and they are willing to get me up there if I will clear out some of the wood. they also have no problem helping me get that wood home so that it can be converted to charcoal. However, I will not be able to start for a while, so I was wondering if coal/coke was an acceptable substitute and, if so, then how different a setup would have to be for the two. thanks all for the help. I am trying to get my ducks in a row for forging. Thanks to our own Mr. Richards, grinding will never quite be the same.

Thanks,
Steven
 
I've seen friction folders made with only wood (no metal liners) so I imagine it's worth a shot. As for the fuel thing, I'm guessing just buying coal would be a lot cheaper/more efficient than the work involved in making your own charcoal.
 
Very possible to make linerless slippys.
This one was done by an Australian maker, Alistair Phillips.
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Forging coal is the low sulfur type. Pocahontas #3 is the preferred type. Most blacksmith supplies sell it, as well as blacksmith clubs. Coke is coal that has been "cooked down". Availability varies, and most folks just start with coal and coke it around the fire pot.
 
I've made a bunch of shadow slippies without liners, mostly with micarta, but a few with G10.
Makes for a superlight knife, never had any problems with either.
Ken.
 
Ok, thanks all. I would prefer to go with linerless G10 just to reduce complexity. Now, as far as the coal goes, I have a farriers shop somewhat close that I will get in touch with today. Do you think they will have the right thing, or do blacksmiths and farriers use different stuff?

@James Terrio, I have a lot more time than money, and so free and hard is better than expensive and easy.
 
A Farrier's supply and a Blacksmith's supply are often the same place. They both use the same forging coal.
 
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