Tumb Stud diameter thoughts?

[Brian Avila]

I am on the fence with the sizes of thumb studs that I could use on a folder.

.25" diameter or ~3/16" diameter?

Edited: See Post #3 for pictures.

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

Make them proportionate to the size of the knife. Smaller knives get smaller ones and larger knives get larger ones. You also need to take into account the distance from the scale in the closed position, the distance from the front of the knife as it operates and the height based on the thickness of the scales.

 

[Brian Avila]

Ok, so here is my dilemma, I can't make my own thumb studs.

But I really don't like the thumb studs that I find that are 3/16" diameter.

So here is the plan with a 1/4" stud:

Here is the plan with a 3/16" stud:

How about now?

 

[Chuck Gedraitis Knives]

Why can't you make your own? Before I bought a lathe I used to turn the diameter in a cordless drill, just make sure to drill and tap them before you turn them down.

You can also modify existing ones, grab them in a drill press and use files to cut grooves.

 

[Brian Avila]

Not sure I really want to do that... good thought though.

 

[Brian Avila]

Chuck, you do make some good points. The more I think about it the more I want to try...

 

[Harden Knives]

Its not that bad. Customizing thumb studs just adds a little extra to the knife. Kinda like modifying AKS pivots to make them look great.

If you do decide to make/ customize your own, show us how it goes.

 

[Brian Avila]

Its not that bad. Customizing thumb studs just adds a little extra to the knife. Kinda like modifying AKS pivots to make them look great.

If you do decide to make/ customize your own, show us how it goes.

Didn't even think of that...... :foot: