Misery Whip Slip Joint

Alan Davis Knives

Alan Davis Knives

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At the last local hammer-in a few months back, I had the opportunity to attend several classes given by Enrique Peña which inspired me to give another shot at some more traditional knives. Having the chance to learn from Enrique was an incredible honor, his fit, finish and insistence on perfection is second to none. All though I can only hope to achieve his level of precision someday, here is one I did using washers instead of a mill relief which is one the areas that Enrique covered in the classes. It has desert ironwood scales, stainless liners and an antique misery whip saw blade re heat treated to a rc 58 as the steel. This is the third slip joint that I have made.
Thanks for looking,
Alan





 
So, it looks like the washers take up the gap from the thinner blade in comparison to the spring thickness?

Love it , looks beautiful!
 
Whew. That's a beautiful knife Alan. It looks like the perfect blade shape for an EDC knife. If I wasn't in a constant state of empty wallet, I'd gladly throw piles of money your way.
 
I love Desert Ironwood. I hear the dust is realy toxic so Im a bit reluctant to ask for it for custom project.
 
That's great! I actually really like the blade shape/design--looks to me like it would be very EDC friendly and comfortable in hand and pocket. Excellent work! I hope to see more.

DJK
 
Alan, that's a great knife! :thumbup::thumbup:

You managed to combine both a refined look overlaid with a rustic appeal. The unfinished part of the blade contrasting with the beautiful wood scales, that thankfully have no bolsters to interfere with the view. I've always loved shadow patterns and no shields on nice natural handle scales.

Carl.
 
I think this is one of the best looking slipjoints i have seen in sometime. I love the rustic look of the blade. I love the look of a hand forged hammered finished blade. Combine this with a slipjoint and its a receipt for greatness!!

I am very interested in seeing more of you work in the future!! I see one in my future.
 
Very nice Alan. I hope to see more slip joints a from you in the future. My city knife could use a folding companion.
 
Alan,
just like the other people here, I do like your design alot...and if you enjoy it, maybe you should really go on making slipjoints. It seems to me that your "cutlery philosophy" is at home in the traditional knife world :)

Fausto
:cool:
 
Alan, Looks like a home run to me. It's a sweet knife I'd sure be glad to call mine.

Ed J
 
Alan, I have been admiring your frame locks, damascus and metal treatments for awhile now. Nice to see you branch out this direction. Looking forward to more of your work.
 
Alan: Richard Rogers uses .002 thin washers. The difference between spring and blade is almost imperceptible......Looks good. He sent me a hundred or so and I like them. I do like that "rustic" blade finish a lot. Using washers removes one last visual from the inside of a slipjoint which was Richards' point.

John Lloyd
 
John L said:
Alan: Richard Rogers uses .002 thin washers. The difference between spring and blade is almost imperceptible......Looks good. He sent me a hundred or so and I like them. I do like that "rustic" blade finish a lot. Using washers removes one last visual from the inside of a slipjoint which was Richards' point.

John Lloyd
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John, Enrique used .002 in his demonstration as well. Since I am still new to slip joints, I just used what I had which were .005. I guess I will have to try to some
.002 material that is suitable for washers.

Many thanks to all for the comments and encouragement, I will certainly try to find the time to continue making more traditional folders.

Alan
 
Hello Alan,
I really like your knife. It has very clean lines and the wood is very nice. My last knife was a shadow pattern and i intend to make many more because of the keep it simple look. Keep up the great work.

Nathan
 
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