Second folder, first framelock

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Shannon Carter

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Finally wrapped up my first framelock. This is my second folding knife, so I'm pretty stoked with the way this turned out!

** Edit: Started a very detailed "How I made it" post over in the Shop Talk section. Check it out here. **

.140 CPM S35VN blade
.158 titanium lock side / carbon fiber show side
3/16" Alpha Knife Supply pivot and bearings
3 3/4" edge
8 3/4 overall length
Carbidized lock face
Blasted/stonewashed frame and blade bevels - satin flats
Stainless backspacer

Lockup is around 35% and tight!
Action is quick with zero blade play in any direction.
Blade is centered and detent sucks it right in!

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Alright, which one of my kidneys do I need to sacrifice for one of these?

This thing looks slick, great work.
 
It reminds me of a ZT 0770cf, just much better looking! Amazing work, I would buy one.
 
Beautiful knife! When do you plan on taking orders for them (if you are going to), and do you make left-handed versions?
 
Looks really good for a second folder! I'm pretty interested in how you made this and what tools you used. Mind sharing?
Can't wait to see more of your folders :)
 
Larsje100 said:
Looks really good for a second folder! I'm pretty interested in how you made this and what tools you used. Mind sharing?
Can't wait to see more of your folders :)
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I took a ton of pictures of nearly every step of the process... I thought about doing a WIP, but knew that I would screw it up at just about any moment. I wouldn't mind sharing them.. is this post the best place to do it? If so, just let me know if anyone else is interested and I'll start uploading and change the title.
Thanks for all the comments!

--Shannon
 
Shannon Carter said:
I took a ton of pictures of nearly every step of the process... I thought about doing a WIP, but knew that I would screw it up at just about any moment. I wouldn't mind sharing them.. is this post the best place to do it? If so, just let me know if anyone else is interested and I'll start uploading and change the title.
Thanks for all the comments!

--Shannon
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You can always email them to me if you don't mind. Maybe it's better to start a new thread? I would love to read a WIP of your frame locks :)
 
Larsje100 said:
Looks really good for a second folder! I'm pretty interested in how you made this and what tools you used. Mind sharing?
Can't wait to see more of your folders :)
Click to expand...

Started a very detailed "How I made it" thread over in the Shop Talk section. Check it out here.

--Shannon
 
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