Made my first slip joint.

Darrin Sanders

Darrin Sanders

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Hello guys, I lurk here some but hardly ever post because I've always made fixed blades. I finally got off the fence and made a folder. It aint perfect but I learned a lot and hope they get better because I'll definitely be making more. I'll be ordering the tooling to do a proper nail knick soon.
It is 3 7/8" long closed, has a 3" blade, & is 6 7/8" open. The steel is Z-FiNit and is at HRC-59. It has a full flat grind and a 600X belt finish. It is linerless and the scales are O.D. green canvas Micarta. The pull is perfect (in my opinion) and the walk & talk are really nice. It is flush in all 3 positions and the blade is perfectly centered.
Comments, questions, & constructive criticism are welcomed. Thanks for looking.
 

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I really like that square hole nail nick actually! Overall the knife is awesome especially for your first go. I like the serpentine pattern. My only constructive criticisms are that I think the blade could use a swedge, and the pivot pin is showing.

Great job!
 
I agree with Phil awesome first slip joint. I'd like to see more rounded ends on serpentine models an I think that curved hole nick will look better on the knife, rather than straight one. Overall a knife I drop into my pocket without hesitation.

Mike
 
Overall I like the knife, nice job :thumbup: the only criticism I have is that it looks like a stockman with just the clip blade, and if you were gonna pick just one of the blades you shoulda went with the sheep's foot :D
But seriously nice job ! ( maybe add a bail or lanyard hole on the next one )
 
Darrin,
I think it turned out nice, it looks like You are headed in the right direction. :thumbup:
 
Darrin, this is really good news! :thumbup: I know you've been thinking about it for awhile and I'm glad to see you taking the plunge. I look forward to owning/using one of your pocket knives.
 
It is a clean and simple, yet modern looking. I really enjoy the square nail nick. Unique!!
 
:thumbup: I have an addiction to green canvas micarta so it gets bonus points from me just for that. ;)

When you mark future knives, will you use a stamp or an etch?
 
Some may call it an opening hole but nice use of the 'Scagel' hole. I agree, instead of a blocky finish some rounded sides to the scagel pinch opening would be a nice transition.
Great looking blade, can't wait to see more to come.
 
philllll said:
I really like that square hole nail nick actually! Overall the knife is awesome especially for your first go. I like the serpentine pattern. My only constructive criticisms are that I think the blade could use a swedge, and the pivot pin is showing.

Great job!
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Thanks philllll. The square slot actually allows for a really easy and quick pinch grip. I meant to add a swedge but got all excited about finishing it and forgot to grind it in. LOL I may yet go back and grind it in.
 
mike Berkovitch said:
I agree with Phil awesome first slip joint. I'd like to see more rounded ends on serpentine models an I think that curved hole nick will look better on the knife, rather than straight one. Overall a knife I drop into my pocket without hesitation.

Mike
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Thanks Mike.
 
Hickory n steel said:
Overall I like the knife, nice job :thumbup: the only criticism I have is that it looks like a stockman with just the clip blade, and if you were gonna pick just one of the blades you shoulda went with the sheep's foot :D
But seriously nice job ! ( maybe add a bail or lanyard hole on the next one )
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I hear ya buddy, once I get the basics down I will be doing lots of different things. I really wanna do lots of old patterns that you rarely see anymore.
 
That sure is purdy, and great work for a first! I just put together (not made from scratch) my first slippie. It isn't something to be taken lightly, that'sfor sure.

Connor
 
MerryMadMonk said:
Darrin, this is really good news! :thumbup: I know you've been thinking about it for awhile and I'm glad to see you taking the plunge. I look forward to owning/using one of your pocket knives.
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Hey Al, hows it goin buddy? You're right, I've been wanting to try them for quite a while. I finally decided that reading and researching was never gonna produce a knife. However, I think doing my homework did pay off. I'm sure I'll have to make several that will have to be given away before I make one that I feel is good enough to sell. Don't worry, you're pretty close to the top of the "give away" list.
My phone number is listed below so give me a call when you wanna kill some time. We need to catch up.
 
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