"Bent Coffin" friction folder

[oupa]

Around 6" overall with a 2 1/2" ATS34 blade by Ray Cover.
Cross-cut Yew panels and Bloodwood "bolsters" make up the handle.
Bloodwood spacer, Ti liners and an adjustable pivot.
SOLD thanks Brett Shipping included (insured $10 extra) Paypal only please.
Dirk

 

[Diamond Dog]

That's a real beaut there oupa-I like your work!

 

[oupa]

Thank you sir.
Let's try $160 shipped....

 

[bdws1975]

god dirk, that's BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

Nice job. Love the bloodwood on that one. The blade is immaculate and very nicely shaped.

Wish I had the scratch!!!

Brett

 

[oupa]

Sold to Brett.
Thank you.
Dirk

 

[hangmans joke]

im pretty dumb but how does a friction work ? does your grip hold the blade in position ?? im curious to how it would not slip and cut the hell out of you lol

 

[Mick57]

Very nicely done. :thumbup: I almost went for it myself.

 

[Absintheur]

im pretty dumb but how does a friction work ? does your grip hold the blade in position ?? im curious to how it would not slip and cut the hell out of you lol

First they are made to cut with the sharp edge, not the back of the blade, second they are not meant to be used as a stabbing tool, third most have a tang similar to a straight razor that recesses into the handle when opened, your hand holds the blade in the open position when using the knife. Fourth most friction knives are fairly tight so the blade doesn't just flop.

Those four things keep your fingers safe when combined with basic knife handling safety.

 

[oupa]

Thank you Absintheur - your explanation is right on the money.
Dirk

 

[hangmans joke]

First they are made to cut with the sharp edge, not the back of the blade, second they are not meant to be used as a stabbing tool, third most have a tang similar to a straight razor that recesses into the handle when opened, your hand holds the blade in the open position when using the knife. Fourth most friction knives are fairly tight so the blade doesn't just flop.

Those four things keep your fingers safe when combined with basic knife handling safety.

thinking i will stick to slippies and locks

 

[bdws1975]

thinking i will stick to slippies and locks

oh man, you are def. passing up on a COOL design. You get it when you hold one and use it.

No doubt, I love em!

Thanks Dirk for the opportunity to own this beauty!

brett

 

[Dan Pierson]

Very nice indeed. I really like the paneling with the yew.

 

[oupa]

Thank you gents.
Cross-cut Yew is truly beautiful, with a natural light yellow and sometimes even an orange tint to it.
Dirk