My First Folder

Sean O'Hare

Sean O'Hare

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Took a very long time but I've finally got my first folding knife done.

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Specs:
Blade 3.25" ATS-34 (measured from end of bolster)
OAL: 7.75"
Titanium Liners
416SS Bolsters
G10 Scales

Learned a great deal from this. My next ones should be much better. I've got 4 new ones on the go, 2 like this one and 2 of a new design.

Thanks for looking,
Sean
 
A pleasantly dezent design, I like it. How about a version with CF scales?
 
Very clean design. Flows well. I only have one criticism, and it is probably more personal taste then anything.

I don't really care for the screw placement, especially along the bolsters. Have screws on 3 different lines throws it off a little for me.

Other then that, the overall design is nice. You did a great job.

JR
 
Thanks for the comments guys, they are much appreciated.

Carbon Fiber - Man I'd love to use this stuff but my shop is in the basement of my house and I've heard horror stories of how bad it is for your lungs. I use a respirator in the shop but I'm afraid of it getting out into the rest of the house as I hear it stays in the air for quite a while. Don't want to cause problems for my family.

Screw placement - I totally agree my choices of two screw locations namely the bottom bolster one and the top handle one were bad. The bolster one especially throws the look of the knife off. They both are a pain when shaping the handle and bolster. Definitely screws in the middle is much better and I think would look better too.

Sean
 
I like it. Congratulations on your first folder and I hope to see others made by you soon.
 
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