Modern Lockback Making Question

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Andersonbushcraft

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Hello all,

I've been wanting to learn how to make some folding knives, and I have a question related to making a modern mid-lock lock back folder. What material is commonly used for the lockbar? I'm thinking I'll go with s30v or something similar for the blade. I was thinking of picking something .010 or so thicker to make the lockbar to allow for some .005 thick washers on the blade sides. I was just going to go with the same type of steel as the blade for the lock bar, but I wanted to check with those experienced to see if I should be using something else. Also, what HRC should the lock bar be hardened too in relation to the blade? I would think similar if not the same.

I was watching a video by Andrew Demko talking about his Ad10m customs and he mentions using 17-4ph steel for the locks and magnacut for the blades, which sparked my curiosity.

Thanks in advance!
 
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SBuzek said:
I've been building them for about 15 years. No one's brought one back yet.
Now that I've said that I'll get one back next week😂
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Awesome! Thanks for the info!

I've been wanting to learn how to make folders for a while now and I like the ambi nature of a lockback. Im going to try to make a one handed opening ti framed lockback for edc. I believe the triad lock patent expires this year as well, I was thinking of trying to make a large triad style lockback with a scandi grind and a contoured coke bottle handle once the patent expires. Something to put in a belt pouch or pack for when I dont want to carry a belt knife.
 
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