Relic Friction Folder

[Serge Panchenko]

Hi all, just finished this one. I've had the idea for a one handled friction folder in my head for a while now and finally decided to see what it would look like made. The right handle is cable damascus, the left "bolster" is textured copper, copper bar on the cable slab as well. The blade is clay hardened 1080, interupted quench in water then oil. Overall length is 5 11/16" with a 2 1/2" blade, and 3 5/8" closed. What do you guys think?

 

[ScottRoush]

that is really cool .... love the subtle cable pattern... and nice activity in the hamon. water made a difference eh? anyway... my kind of folder.

 

[butchesforge]

That is good looking Serge,like a funky version of the CRKT Kiss knife--great job,like your style,outside the box or in this case outside the frame

 

[sheathmaker]

Serge, I like the friction folder concept and the hammered texturing, but the open side would be a deal breaker for me. I could see the open side covered with the textured copper and a big smile would appear on my face. Nontheless, your thinking out side the box is good and refreshing.

Paul

 

[fast14riot]

Really cool! I would like to see a little more shaping on the handle, but you didn't make the knife for me so oh well. I really really admire your work, with textures and materials. Always looking forward to whatever you post!


-Xander