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Hello all,
Just finished up slipjoint #3. I got a lot of good feedback from #2 and I believe i was able to correct some of those mistakes. I still have a lot of things I need to work on but I feel like I'm taking a step forward between #2 and #3.
Again, I'm posting here for the ones that know slipjoints the best to give me your critiques and feedback. If you see something wrong, or a better way to do it, please tell me. I can't get better without knowing whats wrong.
so here she is....
Blade and spring are O1, .075" thick
Bolsters, pins and liners are Nickel Silver
Scales are Arizona Ironwood
Closed length 3 3/8"
Overal Length 5 7/8"
Pull is a nice 6-7 (I know that is a subjective #) with a real nice walk and talk. Blade sets centered when closed and the spring is flush in all 3 positions.
What I see wrong.....My pins didn't come out as nice and round as I would like. I can see a pivot pin if i look hard enough and at the top of the knife I can barely see where the liner and bolster meet on one corner. This was my first swedge. I like it but not sure if i got it a little thin at top. I guess that is a matter of preference.
All in all I'm happy with it but of course not happy enough. Still lots to learn and perfect but it is very addicting!
Again all comments, questions and critiques are welcome. Thanks for looking.
Tim







Just finished up slipjoint #3. I got a lot of good feedback from #2 and I believe i was able to correct some of those mistakes. I still have a lot of things I need to work on but I feel like I'm taking a step forward between #2 and #3.
Again, I'm posting here for the ones that know slipjoints the best to give me your critiques and feedback. If you see something wrong, or a better way to do it, please tell me. I can't get better without knowing whats wrong.
so here she is....
Blade and spring are O1, .075" thick
Bolsters, pins and liners are Nickel Silver
Scales are Arizona Ironwood
Closed length 3 3/8"
Overal Length 5 7/8"
Pull is a nice 6-7 (I know that is a subjective #) with a real nice walk and talk. Blade sets centered when closed and the spring is flush in all 3 positions.
What I see wrong.....My pins didn't come out as nice and round as I would like. I can see a pivot pin if i look hard enough and at the top of the knife I can barely see where the liner and bolster meet on one corner. This was my first swedge. I like it but not sure if i got it a little thin at top. I guess that is a matter of preference.
All in all I'm happy with it but of course not happy enough. Still lots to learn and perfect but it is very addicting!
Again all comments, questions and critiques are welcome. Thanks for looking.
Tim






