2nd slippie

[DEllis]

Hi all,
Here are a few pics of my second slip joint folder.
3 15/16" long closed.
1/8 inch thick O-1 blade and spring with etched finish.
nickle silver liners bolsters and pins. brushed finish.
Mammoth ivory scales.
Comments and critique welcome.
Darcy

 

[Longbowkid]

Very nice.

 

[Jos]

Very nice.

The groove in the bolster looked a bit weird at first sight, but after looking at the pics a bit, I think it's good.

Only thing I don't like is the rectangular "shield"?

Kind regards,

Jos

 

[DEllis]

Thanks for the replies guys.
Darcy

 

[theflyingplatypus]

Not a huge slipjoint knife but man that is nice! I love the rectangular Shield, please don't change it.

Kaleb

 

[TMHunt]

That is awesome! I've made knives for 15 years and have made a few folders. O-1 is my 1st choice of steel. I love everything about it! But I don't hear of many makers making the springs out of it. Would love to hear more about this project. Nice work!

 

[DEllis]

Thanks for the feedback guys..........the shield is there to stay, for better or worse. I am moving on to the next project
I just heat treated the backspring the old fashioned way........ hardened and then tempered to a spring temper(purple blue) with a small torch 3 times. Makes a tough spring. The blade underwent a more indepth and precise heat treat.......proper soak time and carefully controlled temps.
Thanks again,
Darcy