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John started making folders this spring.
The first was a framelock, then he made a couple different sizes of liner-lock.
This is the small one - the Cub-Scout or Scout Jr next to my JK Big Bushcrafter.
spine shots to compare thicknesses:
Specs (Thanks to MQQN's review thread)
Specifications:
Weight:3.1 oz - 88 grams
Scales:
Material: Micarta
Thickness: .125" (per maker)
Length: 3.59" - 91.3mm
Overall Width: .569" - 14.37mm
Liner:
Material: Titanium
Thickness: .063" (per maker)
Blade:
Material: 01 tool steel
Thickness: .114" - 2.90mm
Usable cutting edge: 2.19" - 55.71mm
Overall Length:
6.08" - 154.67mm
Construction:
01 steel spear-point blade (Note: JK will make any blade design that you can design, he has made this same knife in a wharncliffe design as well.)
Titanium liner-lock using two .032" bronze washers and a hand-fitted 3/8" bronze bushing which rides inside the blade tang
and locates the bronze pivot washers. The blade tang includes a small protrusion that which contacts the stop-pin/spacer
when the blade is opened.
Ball-detent in liner-lock engages with divot on blade tang for blade retention.
Three .250" stainless steel barrel-spacers, with the blade-pivot boss acting as a fourth spacer.
Stainless steel button-cap hex screws.
In hand: (sorry about the focus)
The knife handled well in several different grips.
Opening was smooth enough for a prototype and reports from others who have bought production models have nothing but complements for the action on these. I had no complaints - it opened easily for both me and my wife.
Blade is short enough most non-knife people do not find it threatening and has enough depth to have a pleasing heft.
Knife came sharp and nothing I did changed that appreciably.
It was used to open packages, make feathersticks, break down a carload of boxes, and as a marking knife while I was building some new back steps.
As to be expected with O1 tool steel and John's heat treat, I had no problems with chipping or rolling of the convex edge.
I carried this in my pocket for close to 2 weeks -- including the day spent outside in 90+ degree heat where i sweat enough that my Carharts would squish when I moved.
Not surprisingly, the steel spotted in that environment, but a quick rinse in the sink and a couple of swipes with a scotch brite pad and the rust spots were gone. Had I thought about it beforehand, a quick wipedown with paste wax and I doubt there would have been any spotting at all.
Lockup was solid.
It disappeared in my pocket, whether I was wearing cargos or Dockers.
Can't really think of much else to say - it was a great little knife and I'm glad I had the chance to try it out.
In parting, here's a comparison pic with a Kershaw Rake, CRKT BULL, the scout, and a Buck 301 stockman for relative size.
The first was a framelock, then he made a couple different sizes of liner-lock.
This is the small one - the Cub-Scout or Scout Jr next to my JK Big Bushcrafter.
spine shots to compare thicknesses:
Specs (Thanks to MQQN's review thread)
Specifications:
Weight:3.1 oz - 88 grams
Scales:
Material: Micarta
Thickness: .125" (per maker)
Length: 3.59" - 91.3mm
Overall Width: .569" - 14.37mm
Liner:
Material: Titanium
Thickness: .063" (per maker)
Blade:
Material: 01 tool steel
Thickness: .114" - 2.90mm
Usable cutting edge: 2.19" - 55.71mm
Overall Length:
6.08" - 154.67mm
Construction:
01 steel spear-point blade (Note: JK will make any blade design that you can design, he has made this same knife in a wharncliffe design as well.)
Titanium liner-lock using two .032" bronze washers and a hand-fitted 3/8" bronze bushing which rides inside the blade tang
and locates the bronze pivot washers. The blade tang includes a small protrusion that which contacts the stop-pin/spacer
when the blade is opened.
Ball-detent in liner-lock engages with divot on blade tang for blade retention.
Three .250" stainless steel barrel-spacers, with the blade-pivot boss acting as a fourth spacer.
Stainless steel button-cap hex screws.
In hand: (sorry about the focus)
The knife handled well in several different grips.
Opening was smooth enough for a prototype and reports from others who have bought production models have nothing but complements for the action on these. I had no complaints - it opened easily for both me and my wife.
Blade is short enough most non-knife people do not find it threatening and has enough depth to have a pleasing heft.
Knife came sharp and nothing I did changed that appreciably.
It was used to open packages, make feathersticks, break down a carload of boxes, and as a marking knife while I was building some new back steps.
As to be expected with O1 tool steel and John's heat treat, I had no problems with chipping or rolling of the convex edge.
I carried this in my pocket for close to 2 weeks -- including the day spent outside in 90+ degree heat where i sweat enough that my Carharts would squish when I moved.
Not surprisingly, the steel spotted in that environment, but a quick rinse in the sink and a couple of swipes with a scotch brite pad and the rust spots were gone. Had I thought about it beforehand, a quick wipedown with paste wax and I doubt there would have been any spotting at all.
Lockup was solid.
It disappeared in my pocket, whether I was wearing cargos or Dockers.
Can't really think of much else to say - it was a great little knife and I'm glad I had the chance to try it out.
In parting, here's a comparison pic with a Kershaw Rake, CRKT BULL, the scout, and a Buck 301 stockman for relative size.
