My first multiblade slip joint

I have some cut off pieces of antler I'll try that on. Thanks for sharing, I'm always open to ideas.
 
So i shaped everything and peened it all together. I still need to finish the bolsters, I'll post a pic after everything, it turned out awesome! Only thing is the pen blade sticks a little when closing, it won't quite close all the way unless i give it a gentle push. I'm hoping it just needs a little break in.
 
You might want to check out the Videos from GEC (Great Eastern Cutlery)it was filmed in 3 segments for an outdoor show. There are some GOOD tips on things that you can do when you find an issue like the stiff blade closing(Video 2 as I recall). I highly recommend watching these so you can see how a Great Quality Slipjoint is made in a factory. I have quite a few of their knives and I used them to judge the quality of my own products. Watch the part where the blade is being assembled in the liners and when the owner is peening the blade pins how he uses a Thick Shim to not close the liners to tight...Good Stuff check it out

 
Finished everything except sharpening! I may still do the potassium pom- whatever stuff, I don't know yet. I still can't get the pivot pins to not show. This knife is mine, the first knife that I'm keeping for myself. It fits like a glove, so smooth, there are multiple comfortable gripping locations. This knife just wants to cut, i can feel it!

I'll watch the video and see if i can prevent the blade sticking again. I still have the other base from the other antler so I'll get a second chance at this same knife. I've listened to a lot of tips so far on this forum and it has made a world of difference!

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Watched the videos. Very good info there, especially on the post assembly. I looked and my bolsters were aligned, so pretty sure I didn't bend the pin. So i stuck the blade in a vise and gave it some good wiggles and the blade quit sticking and didn't have any side play! No way i would smack the blade with a hammer like they did in the video, seemed a little unnecessary, but the idea is right. I do have a little gap between the spring and liner now on the oen blade end, but I'd much rather have that than a sticky blade!

I suspect the problem was due to the antler having a slight twist to it. I am going to get a disk sander soon, i need one bad, i sand all my scales by hand with sandpaper on a flat surface.
 
The videos give a condensed picture of all the manufacturing steps, but it's helpful to pick up on some of the finishing steps. I have no idea how old some of the equipment is, but some of the stamping equipment looks well used. They produce a huge quantity of knives and I suspect it was a Saturday tour to film the documentary so I think that facility is buzzing with workers during the week. When the owner was adjusting the blade play I'm sure he's done thousands so he made it look quick and simple but did mention taking care not to scratch the blade.....Experience. Well I hope you were able to take away some helpful tips on slipjoint building. Enjoy the journey remember to make the next one better than the last one...:thumbsup:
 
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