Montana maker?

[Sean Yaw]

Hey,
I have been reading up on slipjoint knife making and think that it would fun to learn more and see it happen. Does anyone know of any classes/makers in the southwest Montana region who may be willing to have me hover over their shoulder and ask questions? Thanks.

 

[seanj]

Ed Caffrey is in Great Falls and he offers classes including a Liner Lock/Folder Class.

 

[AVigil]

Go to Chris Craword website and purchase the video "Slipjoint making by Luke Swenson"

This will show you in detail everything you need to know how to make a slipjoint from scratch.

 

[Sean Yaw]

Thank you, Adam. There are numerous slipjoint videos there (Brewer, Crawford, Swenson), so it is good to hear a recommendation for a specific one.

 

[weo]

who may be willing to have me hover over their shoulder and ask questions?

we're still a couple/few months away from this for most folks that I know.

 

[Sean Yaw]

hear hear.

 

[DanF]

+1 for the Crawford and Swenson dvd’s

 

[Sean Yaw]

Yes, thank you. I have watched both of those videos and have some O1 steel on the way. If the result is not too embarrassing, I will post a picture.

 

[AVigil]

Thank you, Adam. There are numerous slipjoint videos there (Brewer, Crawford, Swenson), so it is good to hear a recommendation for a specific one.

I have the Swensen, Rupple and Craig Brewer videos.
All are great, but Swensons is the best for a new maker and he shows a lot of steps that make it clear.