My First Handmade Slipjoint

Wolfe, what an opulent, exquisite slipjoint! :eek::eek::thumbup::thumbup: The repurposed tortoise shell and 18K gold pins are first-class touches! :cool::cool:

- GT
 
That is amazing craftsmanship! Nice job on the inlay and the detail work on the whole knife, it comes together really well:thumbup:
 
Wolfe, I have been a admirer of your work since I first became aware of it, seven years ago, and your methods of crafting them. Your portfolio of past work is truly inspirational. I am so happy that your wife enjoys the gift. It is truly beautiful.

I look forward to seeing more slip joint knives for you. Any chance the Elizabeth will give slip joints a try?

Chris
 
That is a great rendition my friend, I'm glad that this picture came much faster than I was expecting, but I really had no clue when they would be made, so I don't know why I had any thought of time. 😜. Every slip joint you bought before I could get my grubby hands on them were well worth it, you turned out a beautiful knife. I only hope my 100th slipjoint (if I ever make one) is something close to this.

I can not wait to see the rendition that is for you!

Now to look for some old brushes!!
 
Chris Montgomery said:
Wolfe, I have been a admirer of your work since I first became aware of it, seven years ago, and your methods of crafting them. Your portfolio of past work is truly inspirational. I am so happy that your wife enjoys the gift. It is truly beautiful.

I look forward to seeing more slip joint knives for you. Any chance the Elizabeth will give slip joints a try?

Chris
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Chris, Liz has not seen the completed knife, I had to finish it after Christmas. It took more time than I expected. I had to learn how to bend and generally work with old tortoise, then find gold foil for the backing. Assembly for slipjoints is different as well, all pinning for the escution and covers has to be done before pinning the knife itself. Different from lockbacks. I am sure I will get much more efficient after I have done a few.

In any case, Liz was very interested in the knife, so I would not be surprised at all if she tries her hand at it.

Wolfe
 
It may be your first slipjoint but it's obvious that it's not your first knife. I'm wowed that all the work is done without powered tools! I'd love to watch how you grind the blades with a file and sandpaper.... well for a few minutes! I'd imagine that it must be very time consuming. Nice work!
 
That is really amazing and beautiful. I love the shell handles. I bet those really pop out in the sunlight!
 
HoHoHoly smokes! What a stunner!! That right there is a knife worthy of an award!! My hat's off to ya!
 
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