Had some last minute changes made right before cutting out these new parts. As you can see from the drawing on the lock showing the original length of the body I have at the owners request brought out just a bit more pinky support in the new body. Once it was retraced I got to cuttin'.
Made some progress today on it after that.
Seen here is the lock side of .107 thick 6AL-4V titanium supplied by the owner of the knife to use here. I've cut out my lock, drilled the holes and have them all recessed for the flat head screws I will be using in each 1/8" barrel. I opted for a complete barrel construction on this. It should be a very sturdy little giant of a knife.
Also shown is the G11 non lock side missing the thumb ramp to release the lock at this point. All holes are drilled and recessed on this one also and then I have a spacer for the rear in the same G11 material.
I have also redrilled the pivot hole in the blade to the new 1/8" diameter size needed for the pivot barrel.
Coming along nicely at this point. When I get back to the shop I'll mark drill and set the detent ball in the lock, then cut the lock relief and then spring the lock, assemble and finish out.
Stay tuned.
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