Bali #3 - Sneak Preview

Laredo7mm

Laredo7mm

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Well guys, here she is. Ugly as usual, but all that is left to do is heat treat, grind, and make her pretty. But I thought I would give you all an update.

She has a 3/16 thick O1 blade, "zen pins", stainles steel channel construction handles with Gabon Ebony inserts, and no latch.

Right now she weighs in at 8 ounces but that will drop after the bevels are ground in and the handles are contoured. She has a 4 inch blade from tip to pin pocket. 9 & 3/16 open and she is 5.25 closed. Phosphor bronze washers and the pivot pins ride in broze bushings.

This is the one I am planning on using as my pass around Bali. I am also working on some skeletonized stainless steel sandwhich construction bali's.

Let me know what you think. Sorry for the crappy pics. :rolleyes:

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Looks cool so far buddy. I've been thinking about making one of those myself. One of the first knives I ever carried was an old butterfly...still got it too. Very nice.
 
Lookin good Sean. I admire you guys that make folders. Maybe some day I'll try it.
Scott
 
I like the way you built the handles Sean, machining stuff is handy! That should be very sturdy. I'm looking forward to seeing this baby finished.
 
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