r8shell
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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- Jan 16, 2010
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I have realized that sometimes when I have trouble opening a traditional folder, it's not because the spring has too much tension. It's because of the geometry of the nail nicks. That is, I can't get a good angle with my thumbnail. So here is my attempt at tinkering:
(hope you can see- it's also my first attempt at posting a photo here!)
I filed the scale down in front of the spey blade so my thumb can get the better angle on it, and put a little swedge on it, so I could get to the sheepsfoot easier. I'm pretty happy with it!
It seems to me, that if the nick is farther away from the pivot, it would be a lot easier to pull. I love the look of long pulls, so maybe someday I'll try turning one of those half moons into one.
(hope you can see- it's also my first attempt at posting a photo here!)
I filed the scale down in front of the spey blade so my thumb can get the better angle on it, and put a little swedge on it, so I could get to the sheepsfoot easier. I'm pretty happy with it!
It seems to me, that if the nick is farther away from the pivot, it would be a lot easier to pull. I love the look of long pulls, so maybe someday I'll try turning one of those half moons into one.