First Friction folder

Knifemaker87

Knifemaker87

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hey everybody!
this has been in the works for some time now, but i just finished it up for my future father in-law.

I really wanted to use some of this cool composite that i got. it is alot harder than micarta, but is the same sort of thing. but i didnt want to tap it. so i used a piece of steel for the back, and used that to hold the scales together. the pin in the spine is help into the steel back spacer by a set-screw, so the whole thing will come apart.

the blade is O1 and i left the final tempering cycle till the very end so i could keep the golden color. it is polished sharp , and made as a user.

i have always kinda disliked the friction folders that are made from antler. they look very... frontiersy, which is fine, i just dont personally like it. so... i wanted to make something modern looking without the Ti liner lock.. and here is what i did.

your critique is greatly appreciated.

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thanks for looking!
~Chris
 
Nice folder man. The grocery list on the background adds a lot of fun. :P
 
I love how you took the simple handle shape, and then added scallops to create a nicer grip and a visual delight. (I see SO many knives with simple slab sides, and this is an example of how 'easy' it is to fix that. Of course nothing, done really well, is easy. It took experience.)

I'm confused on the purpose of the pin. Wouldn't the backspine screws have held it? Please explain.

Very, very nice.

Coop
 
hey guys!
thanks so much for the comments! my mom got back from shopping and the paper was interesting and everyday... good for a background! i am glad you enjoyed it!

Coop, thanks for the comments. the pin in the back is to aid in lining up the scales. it is a trick i picked up from a tutorial online. the screws have enough play in them that if you just use those to line everything up it doesnt go together stright every time.

This way you drill the pivot hole and install your pivot, the stop pin hole and stop pin, and the line-up pin. Two pins will keep the liners (or scales) aligned, but you usually have some slop. three pins will keep it rock solid. if you have those pins in when drilling your other holes everything will match up, and your knife will go together the same every time. Normally the stop pin and the line-up pin would simply be ground flush to the liner, and held in place on either side by the scales, but as i didnt have scales holding them in... i had to do something else. So... i used a set screw to hold the line-up pin in place, and a 1/8th pivot for the stop pin.

i hope that makes sense..
thanks so much!
~chris
 
K87---I see a rebirth with the Friction Folder. Good luck and tnx for the pix!
 
Nice job. I like the profile and shape. It appears to be slim and like Coop said, I like the scalloped handle. Good looking overall shape.
 
Hi Chris,

Thanks for the thorough explanation. Smart and sturdy. I get it.

Be well,

Coop
 
Knifemaker87 said:
hey
the pin in the back is to aid in lining up the scales. it is a trick i picked up from a tutorial online. the screws have enough play in them that if you just use those to line everything up it doesnt go together stright every time.

This way you drill the pivot hole and install your pivot, the stop pin hole and stop pin, and the line-up pin. Two pins will keep the liners (or scales) aligned, but you usually have some slop. three pins will keep it rock solid. if you have those pins in when drilling your other holes everything will match up, and your knife will go together the same every time. Normally the stop pin and the line-up pin would simply be ground flush to the liner, and held in place on either side by the scales, but as i didnt have scales holding them in... i had to do something else. So... i used a set screw to hold the line-up pin in place, and a 1/8th pivot for the stop pin.

i hope that makes sense.. :confused::confused:
thanks so much!
~chris
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WHAT???

Can you say that again - ????????????

I'm just BS you - too cool.

You have a lot of talent - do NOT let any one BS you... :p

Just keep on keep'n on... :thumbup:

Happy Holiday's

TA



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Looks good, how is the handle in the hand? The pics make it look a bit small compared to the blade (to me) of course its probably just how I see the pics.
 
Chris--- I hope you are getting some FF orders. If I did not have a FF coming from Filip, I'd order one. Heck, If I get a Christmas bonus, I just might!
Tnx!!
 
thanks Rolf! if you get the bonus let me know!

the whole knife is a small package but it feels really good in the hand. When i hold it it is sort of like a three finger necker where my fourth finger is resting on the swell at the end but isnt "underneath" the knife. it is smooth enough that i you can work it with one hand, but stiff enough to stay closed. i also left a little resistance at the end of closing so it take a little extra effort to close it.

merry christmas everybody!
~Chris
 
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