Prototype folder

[Bailey Knives]

So I have been trying to get into making folders lately. I didn't realize how expensive it can be just buying the mill bits, reamers, titanium, stainless, and other odds and ends that go into making one of these. I need to build up a good stock of stuff before I make too many more. Anyways, I like this pattern and will do some along the exact same lines soon.

It is a framelock with .150 titanium and CPM154CM steel. The clip is carbon fiber.

I was told by a serious folder collector to make sure that my folders have the look that identifies them as mine. So far my identifying marks on a fixed blade have been hamons and forged finish. Hamons are notoriously hard to get on CPM154CM, so I thought I would go for the forged finish look.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks

 

[Danke42]

Nice! Big fan of the hammered look.

It's grippy and if you ding it the ding can blend in.

 

[Pokerchip]

Really like the shape of the clip.

 

[benchwarmer380]

Love it! Hope to see more!

I really dig your fixed blades, especially ones with hamons. Hamons are not too common on folders. Could be just what the knife community needs.

 

[bacustomknives]

nice matt I think were all leaning that way :thumbup:

 

[Bailey Knives]

Thanks guys. I will be making these for sale soon. Dinging the blade won't be easy. It is 61rc with cryo from peters. I also like the rough texture. It is kind of a pain to do but the end result is good.

 

[someoldfart]

Matt, it looks great, simple yet has an elegance to it. Should be a big hit.

 

[demon emperor]

Love the two tone of the handles

 

[navman]

I like it! What do you think about doing a single divide line at the bottom of the texturing on the handle, turning it into a faux bolster?

 

[JG Custom Metal Works]

I always look forward to seeing your work and now is no different. Very nice.