First Folder Serge Inspired

[scottishsmith24]

Well in my hard to prove sanity, with one week until my biggest show of the year I decided to try and make my first folding knife. Despite some minor frustrations, I have to say it was the most rewarding and exciting project I have worked on in years. This one was heavily inspired by Serge Penchenko's relic series and I think you will notice the influence. The blade is 1084 with a "grunge" hamon and carving. The scales are textured brass and cast copper with decorative mild steel elements. I was originally going to have dual brass scales but I messed up the one and so to save time I just made a mold of the other and cast it. The spacer is diver salvaged wrought iron from Lake Superior. The blade measures in at four inches and it has a very satisfying "snap" when it comes open (I managed to create a partial friction lock on the spine for the stop bar to "lock" into). Overall I was very pleased with the end result and happy to have finally hit this milestone. All comments are welcome please let me know what you think.

Robert

 

[Lycosa]

Be proud.
How does the handle feel in the hand?
I love the blade profile and finish.
rolf

 

[scottishsmith24]

Thanks! It feels pretty great in the hand, not overly heavy but very solid and pretty well balanced too. Over all I',m very happy with it.

 

[Lorien]

dude, that is one funky knife! I see the beginnings of some very interesting works to come....

 

[scottishsmith24]

Thanks Lorien! There are definitely some crazy designs flowing through my head for the near future.