My first balisong project - 20 pics

[Ruben Calo]

4 1/2" blade in diferentially heat treated 5160 - 5/32" thickness.
10" opened lenght. 5 7/8" closed.
Stainless steel stopping pins. Textured and fileworked bronze handles.

As always, 100% hand made with the tools you see on my workshop.

This is my first piece in the bali arena, I'm using it to learn about the construction and design.
Any kind of feedback is welcomed!

 

[Ruben Calo]

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http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/

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Thanks for looking!

Ruben

 

[kkim0229]

Good sir,

I'm sure that there will be quite a few fans of your balisong if you just do what you usually do with your knives to balisongs, including me.

 

[grease-man]

Ruben, I have to say that I am extremely impressed with it! I love the shape of the blade...very utilitarian and not at all threatening. Keep up the great work! -Matt-

 

[Ruben Calo]

Thank you

I'm working on some pictures to show how I've made it.

 

[saint o'killers]

very nice Ruben...i love bronze, especially when patina starts to develop. i hope there's more to come.

 

[J.Marsillo]

Nice work Ruben .I would say you are right on par with the rest of your knives:thumbup: Good to see the bronze too

 

[Ruben Calo]

Thank you

Here's how I've made it:
http://www.calocustomknives.com.ar/docs/tutorial10.htm