First Slip Joint

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Justin Presson

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My first slip joint is done!!! This sure was another learning experience. It aint perfect but this was a proof of concept and design prototype. I'm pleased with it, its not a traditional by a long stretch but my modern take on a slip joint. The biggest problem I ran into was I do not have a mill or surface grinder so that was a challenge.

Blade and spring are 15n20 and handle is carbon fiber.

I ended up free floating the blade and backspring with washers to avoid the ricasso getting scratched. Not sure it is the best way to construct one but it allowed me to keep the spring and blade the same thickness.

I also have not been on in awhile and hope I figured out the pics whitout photobucket.

Thanks for Looking!!!
JP
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Thanks guys!
Dawkind and John, lucky for me I started making knives in the internet age and have been blessed with people like Steve Culver putting out excelent tutorials that really helps shorten the learning curve. Also I have made a bunch of fixed blades and 1 framelock that helped me hone my skills.
I have to say I rather enjoyed making this slip joint and already have plans for the next one.
 
I really like the knife! And the blade shape. I will add that to me in the closed position, something looks a little off. Maybe the blade a bit short in the handle? Not sure what it is.
Still I like it!
 
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