deer antler tine folding knife

[razors edge]

i saw a folding knife that was made out of a deer antler tine, id like to try making 1, basically the blade folded into the tine, does anyone have any plans or pictures of something like this, thks.

 

[chouse]

I have seen a few and some are fine looking knives. I think they are called friction folders. You may find them on this sight with a search. Mountain man folder. Friction folder. Good luck. Maybe Google it and find instructions.

 

[Robert Mayo]

I don't have any plans but here are some pics of one i made a while ago.
There are many diff. kinds this is just how i do mine. I hope these photos help.
I'm working on another one now that is a little different and will post pics when it's done.
Bob

 

[LRB]

Here' the type I make when I have a good tine.

 

[JasonSCarter]

Great lookin knives guys!

 

[GenoM]

So what tools and techniques do you use to cut the grooves? (Working on a prototype of one now). I am thinking slow, steady and lots of patience but do not need to reinvent the wheel. Thanks!

 

[Wild Rose]

i saw a folding knife that was made out of a deer antler tine, id like to try making 1, basically the blade folded into the tine, does anyone have any plans or pictures of something like this, thks.

There are two types - lock backs and friction folders:
This book gives instructions on making the lock back style
Hot Shop Blacksmith Stuff, by Gene Chapman - price is $8.95
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/Categ...?catId=4&subId=36&styleId=130&partNum=BOOK-HS

Mike Mann makes a real nice version of the lock back - you can see what one looks like here:
http://idahoknifeworks.com/octcollage.htm

 

[Robert Mayo]

So what tools and techniques do you use to cut the grooves? (Working on a prototype of one now). I am thinking slow, steady and lots of patience but do not need to reinvent the wheel. Thanks!

I use a 4 1/2" side grinder with a zipcut disc to cut the groove in mine go slow and make sure it's straight.

Bob

 

[Todd Robbins]

You can buy a cheap "toothpick" style slipjoint from Smokey Mountain Knifeworks and reverse engineer it for a pattern to work with. You can use tine tips for the handles and won't have to do a lot of reshaping on most tines.