New Design XL Folder

raylaconico

raylaconico

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Here's a new design I came up with that I made for myself. I really enjoy making these linerlocks. They're a lot of fun. I can already think of a few ways to tweek the design to make it better. Overall I'm pretty happy with it. The blade is 4 1/4" long and the handle is 5 3/8". The blade is Chad Nichols damascus, .160" thick, .060" thick Ti liners, Ti pocket clip, G10 scales and backspacer. Thanks for looking!
-Ray Laconico

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very nice design. No surprise there.
 
Nice one Ray! I need to save my pennies and get one of your folders. I like the thumb ramp.
 
Thanks guys. This is Chad Nichols stainless damascus. I had a difficult time getting the pattern to show up nicely. This was my first time finishing stainless damascus. I think it could have turned out better but I can live with it. I just wish it would have darkened up some.
 
Another beauty Ray!:thumbup:

Your knives just keep getting better and better............:)

Steven
 
I agree, one can almost see the progression with each knife.

I think its time you tried bolsters..... and then a framelock.

I would like to see some knurling on that opening stud. ;)

Alfaholic said:
Another beauty Ray!:thumbup:

Your knives just keep getting better and better............:)

Steven
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Guys, thanks for the kind words. They are very encouraging. Making folders is a lot of fun. I like making them better than fixed blades. It does come with a lot of frustration sometimes. I don't always get it right and I've had to scrap a few but that's part of learning. I just want everything to come out perfectly. I'm lucky to have a good teacher nearby. I do feel that almost every new knife I make is better than the last, at least in design. As far as bolsters I'll get to that real soon. It's just a matter of doing it, I don't see it being difficult. Framelocks, are also coming up soon. I almost started one yesterday but decided to make it a linerlock instead. I chickened out at the last minute.:o
 
Beautiful work, as usual! I wish more makers would finish damascus like that. I really like the subtle look of damascus when it's not etched.
 
You have some of the cleanest grinds and designs... Very nice as usual.:thumbup:

Harry Stone said:
Beautiful work, as usual! I wish more makers would finish damascus like that. I really like the subtle look of damascus when it's not etched.
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Agreed.
 
raylaconico said:
Thanks guys. This is Chad Nichols stainless damascus. I had a difficult time getting the pattern to show up nicely. This was my first time finishing stainless damascus. I think it could have turned out better but I can live with it. I just wish it would have darkened up some.
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Personally I like it when the pattern is kind of muted. I think this one looks fantastic. Overly dark blades look kind of cheap to me.

It is kind of cool when you hand a blade to someone and they have to take a second look at the subdued pattern.
 
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