Lightweight slim folder-new design

[J. Doyle]

I wanted to make a really slim, light folder that was still a full size capable blade. I came up with this new design that is a folding version based on a lot of my hunter's. I like the results and will be doing more like it.

Specs:

3 1/4" W1 carbon steel blade w/ selective "French Etch" finish
4 ¹/8" closed
Black g-10 scales
Single jeweled titanium lock/liner.
Titanium pivot and screws
Black g-10 fileworked backspacer
Black g-10 pocket clip
Weighs in at 2.8 oz.











This pic shows all the nest colors and patterns in the blade finish.

 

[john april]

looks great !

 

[Bigfattyt]

Looks very useful. Clean design.

 

[Richard338]

Nice! I'd have to pay extra for gold screws...

 

[i4Marc]

Handsome and classy design.

 

[Biochemdawg]

Really dig it

 

[mitch13]

I like it a lot.
You did a good job, will make a fine user to slip in a pocket.
Cheers
mitch

 

[brownshoe]

Looks nice. What's a "french etch"? Since it's W1 does it change with use or protect from oxidation?

Thx!

 

[jfk1110]

Cool design. Very pocketable!

 

[john april]

Looks nice. What's a "french etch"?

i am just guessing but it may have something to do with french's mustard

 

[J. Doyle]

Thanks for the comments guys.

Nice! I'd have to pay extra for gold screws...

Yeah, that'd look pretty good. Probably give that a go down the road with some carbon fiber.

Looks nice. What's a "french etch"? Since it's W1 does it change with use or protect from oxidation?

Thx!

"French Patina" or "French Etch" is a term I started using (mostly as a joke) to fancy up the mustard finish. I use French's classic yellow mustard, just because that's what I have on hand. I think "French Patina" is more intriguing and marketable than "mustard stained".

In reality, it's a forced patina that I think is pretty visually interesting in some applications and it adds a layer of oxides that help inhibit less desirable corrosion (rust). It's pretty easy and economical, it can mask scuffs and wear a bit, it's fairly durable and it's pretty easy to touch up and maintain.

The colors only get better with time and use, IMO. I left the edge portion selectively plain here, only for visual contrast. With use the edge will patina also, probably slightly differently than the already patina'd blade, which can add interesting visual affects also.

 

[Dawkind]

How does Grey Poupon work?

Very nice my friend, looks like it’d be a pleasure to carry and maybe use.

 

[Matthew Gregory]

Aside from not being left-handed, it's perfect.

 

[Mike157]

A very beautiful and classy piece! Mike