Making Three Slipjoints at Once WIP

kenshin536 said:
Mr Schott,

I have been looking for a black/ orange Micarta for a long time. Would you mind telling where you got that Micarta from? Your work is really impressive. I especially like the fluted bolsters, it really sets the bolsters off.

Thank you,
Chris
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Chris,
Unfortunately, I picked up a sheet about 5 years ago and only have about 4 sets of handles' worth left. I don't know where to get it nowadays. I do know a source for black/orange G10 but it will be a much duller finish than this micarta, which is paper micarta and polishes more like plastic.....

The G10 can be found here:
http://www.usaknifemaker.com/tiger-stripe-38-x-5-x-10-12-sheet-g10-p-2617.html
 
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They look good!

If you don't mind I like to ask a question about the HT.
Doe you harden the blade and spring at the same time and anneal the spring at a higher temperature?
 
do you use a part off wheel (1mm) to do the nail groove? that last one really appeals to me...once again great work!
 
Hengelo_77 said:
They look good!

If you don't mind I like to ask a question about the HT.
Doe you harden the blade and spring at the same time and anneal the spring at a higher temperature?
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Yes I hardened both at the same time then tempered at 1100 for two hours( i think) for the spring while tempring the blade normally .
 
Robert.B said:
do you use a part off wheel (1mm) to do the nail groove? that last one really appeals to me...once again great work!
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I used a thin cut dremel cutoff disc that I sharpened a bit, put into my drillpress chuck upside down. I then held the blade in a vice and moved the blade/vice into the spinning disc by hand.
 
David Schott said:
I used a thin cut dremel cutoff disc that I sharpened a bit, put into my drillpress chuck upside down. I then held the blade in a vice and moved the blade/vice into the spinning disc by hand.
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Thanks for replying, it works well.
 
I'm pretty new to this forum so I missed this when you posted it. But I just got to say what a great work on those slipjoints! I love traditional folders and these have perfect blade shape and finish.
I keep an eye on your future knifes on the forum sale area!

Best Regards form Sweden!
 
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