My Third Folder and Fighter

[L6steel]

<img src=http://members.aol.com/l6steel/ivorydamascus2.jpg>


It's really amazing how much you learn with each knife you make and it actually does get a little easier and less frusterating.



<img src=http://members.aol.com/l6steel/burlfighter.jpg>

 

[B . Buxton]

Man I need to come work with you, if you can learn to do work like that just after 3 folders, they are fantastic. I can't imagine what they'll look like after the next 3. Keep it up.

 

[Bruce Bump]

L6, Very impressive folder! Nice fighter too! give us some specs.

 

[Peter Atwood]

Sweet folder Michael! Looks like you are doing some really fine work! The fighter is great too.

 

[peter nap]

Man! I love both knives. The fighter is A++!

 

[Ferret]

That fighter is GOING OFF BIGTIME!!

 

[L6steel]

Thanks for the compliments and encouragment folks!!!


Heres the particulars for the folder;
Devin Thomas raindrop damascus blade, heat treated by Rob Simonich.
Devin Thomas ladder damascus bolsters.
Mastadon ivory scales, thanks to Alan Folts.
.090 ti liners.
416 stainless spacer, thanks to Art Washburn.
9 1/2" overall.
4 1/8" by 1 1/4" by 3/16" blade.
5 1/2" closed.

The fighter;
440c blade heat treated by Rob Simonich.
416 stainless dovetailed bolsters.
Burl maple scales.
10 1/2" overall.
6" by 3/16" blade.

 

[dson]

Be careful Michael, dem folders is addicting!!!

 

[RHINOKNIVES]

fantastic! the fighter really catches my eye. looks like it would melt into you hand!

 

[PhilL]

Mike, I love the way you did the finger groove on the fighter, it sure is a beauty, upside down or not.

The folders I've seen from you look great, and I have to admire your daring for using the materials you have on your second and third folders. I have to admit if it were me I'd be using more basic stuff for my first dozen folders, but then again I don't have the years of experiance that you do making fixed blades.

My compliments to you on some fine work.

 

[Bugs3x]

Those are both great looking knives, Michael! I am very curious about the finger groove/cutout on the fighter. Am I seeing it right? It is cut on the right side of the bolster for the index finger? That is really cool. Would think it has the potential to provide a very secure grip. Never seen that before.

 

[L6steel]

Sorry for the crappy picture Bugs! I put the notch in both bolsters. It kinda makes it feel like a guard and your index finger curls around to the opposite side for extra grip. RW Clark tells how it's done in this thread .
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=162656
I'll try to get a better picture of it posted.

 

[richard rosvall]

Wow! Those are fantastic, Michael. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Andrew McLurkin]

Nice work Michael. I like the deep grinds on blade and guard of your fighter.

 

[mikeS]

SWeeet

 

[magnum .44]

wow those are amazing mike, nice work.

 

[Crayola]

That fighter is beautiful Mike! A BIG pat on the back goes to you!

 

[Eric M Ericson]

what can I say that's not already said?

beautiful work,on both pieces!!!!!!!

 

[L6steel]

Wowsers, you folks are so kind!!! Please, say more!!! Double posts are welcome!!! Slobber slobber drool drool!
The fighter has found a new home.Heres a pic of the finger grooves on it.
<img src=http://members.aol.com/l6steel/fingergroove.jpg>

 

[Stumpy]

Very,very nice on both accounts.I'm just preparing the immigration papers on that fighter.