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Keith Willis

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I am wanting to give a folder a try.

What would be a good book to start with?I also thought of purchasing a folder kit.If anyone thanks that would be of much help to me.What would be a good design to start with(frame lock,liner lock,slipjoint)?Also where is the best place to purchase a kit or folder materials?
Thanks for any help,Keith

God bless,
 
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The book "how to make knives" i believe has a couple of simple friction folders. Most start with a lockliner but I found them difficult I like slipjoints. You may need to try a couple to see what fits your tools and skills.

Knifekits.com and texasknifesupply.com have alot of stuff for folders including kits.
 
Thanks Patrick,''How to make knives''.Is that the one by Barney & Loveless?If so,i found one on ebay.If that is it i am going to get it.

Thanks again,Keith
 
I would try How to make folding knives by Frank Centofane and Ron Lake. Then for multi blades try and find the book how to make multi blade folding knives by Eugene Shadly and Terry Davis. The book by Shadley and Davis is out of print and expensive but it is about slip blades. Everything in the book can be used for single blade knives.
 
Also Center Cross video has "makin a liner lock folder" by Don Robinson. Good videoand comes with a scale drawing.
Stan
 
Thanks Robert,i will read through it tonight.Looks like a lot of information,and should be fairly easy to follow through.

Thanks Stan,i am going to look at that now.

God bless,Keith
 
Jerry Van Eizenga has a great little book out on doing Scagel style slippies and such.
If you would like a simple plan for a slip joint email me your address and I'll send ya a hard copy.(but it's also in the book)
Mace
 
"How to Make Knives" by Barney and Loveless is an absolute classic. But it only covers fixed-blade knives.

Bill Burke said:
I would try How to make folding knives by Frank Centofane and Ron Lake.
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I don't know doodly about making folders and have no real desire to make them, but I checked that out from the local library just for fun. It's well-written and I think it would be a great guide.

TKS and knifekits.com both sell folder kits that appear to be pretty decent. The only problem is, the blades are generally kind of lower-end steel. Of course you could start with one of those kits and fashion a blade for it from the steel of your choice.
 
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Thanks Mace,email sent

Thanks for that info James.I have not yet ordered that one,so i'll wait on it.

Thanks again guys,God bless,Keith
 
I get the titles and authors to you for the books that I have, that particular How to make knives is for fixed but I am thinking of another which has fixed and folding. I will post some titles later.
 
Here is the list sorry for the delay.

Custorm Knife Making, MCCreight. this covers fixed and a slipjoint and lockback folder. This is a real simple approach and very good for a beginner. The book is in print and is available for less than $10.

How to Make Folding Knives, Lake, Centofante, Clay
A must have for lock back knives, alot of detail from the masters. They do use alot of advanced methods and machinery so not the best for starting.

Tactictial Folding Knife, Terzula
The best book for lock liners, great book and methods

How to Make Multi-Blade Folding Knives, Shadley , Davis
Put this on your Christmas list, great book but out of print and very expensive.
 
Thanks Patrick,Yea i found the''How to make multi-blade hunting knives'',wife said just to keep wishing.

God bless,Keith
 
For getting started on folders, don't forget the inexpensive little book on Mountain Man Folders.
The title is "Antlers and Iron II",
http://www.oakandiron.com/Antler_and_Iron_II.html
The same author has several other inexpensive books on primitive knife styles to make.

It is a simple and fun project with many variations. This style knife can be made with the most basic equipment. I find it perfect for a file knife project. They sell well,too.
Stacy
 
kieth
there are several good folder makers up my way I'll try and scrounge some numbers up for you. Maybe you could ride up here and spend the weekend with one.
evan
 
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