First Folder

[Nowicki]

Spent a weekend with Steigerwalt. Kenny makes folders look easy. He helped mostly in making a slip joint from scratch....Sketch drawing to ready for finish. I forged the blade and we went from there. 5160 blade, nickel silver liners and pins, damascus bolsters with tiger maple scales. I did the heat treat and silver wire inlay. I didn't do any filework on this one but he showed some. Lots of tips and tricks. I'm happy with the results.

Great Weekend.
Larry

 

[howiesatwork]

Nice one for a first folder, Larry. Even nice for a second or third...

 

[steierknives]

Great looking knife. Wished my first had looked that good.

 

[Gossman Knives]

Looks great Larry.:thumbup: I bet there aren't many 5160 folders out there. You coming to the meeting tomorrow nite?
Scott

 

[Nowicki]

I'll be there. It will be too. If the rest of the day goes better I'll have a couple new fixed blades with me too.

 

[Will52100]

Cool, thats a lot of work too!

 

[B . Buxton]

Nice job Larry, I have plans for a wire inlay folder and was wondering how thick your scales are?
Again nice work. :thumbup:

Bill

 

[Darrel Ralph]

You are lucky to have a person like Ken help you .
Great knife.
Enjoy!

 

[Nowicki]

Nice job Larry, I have plans for a wire inlay folder and was wondering how thick your scales are?
Again nice work. :thumbup:

Bill

Thanks
It's 1/8" at the bolster and tapers to 1/4" at the but. Been a couple years since I've done any silver inlays...Guess I'll get into it again.
Yea I guess I am lucky to have friends with so much knowledge.