UK made Slipjoint Folding Knives

Selfe Made Knives said:
Hi all

I thought I would post and share some new knives that I have made, having recently started making slipjoint folding knives.

I've made two different patterns so far. A Barlow and a Native. I have just drawn up a swayback and will be trying them next.

Barlow with brass liners, brown micarta and RWL34 blade and spring

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The same knife, but in vintage maroon micarta

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And this one in lightening strike carbon fibre

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And this is my Native. In Nickel silver liners and bolsters with Olive drab micarta

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And finally a Native in brass with blue crazy micarta

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I would love to know what you think of my first slip joints.

Cheers
Matt
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Matt
It appears you have a wonderful future ahead. Well done on those slipjoints.
Now, how about a lambsfoot.😃
 
The Native is a very nicely executed example, sturdy yet there's elegance. I also much prefer all steel or NS bolsters/liners. Lot of promise here, must be satisfying to have the skills to make a knife :thumbsup: Good luck for the future.

Thanks, Will
 
Blimey, I wasn't quite expecting a response like this. Thank you all for such a warm welcome, and to all of you who have posted some really kind comments.

I shall do my best to respond, and answer some of the questions.
CorporalChaos said:
I favor covers made from natural materials but those look really nice.

As someone interested in dipping my toes into making slip joints myself someday, I would be interested to know how long you have been at it and what kind of equipment you are using.
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Nothing incredibly special in terms of a knife shop. The standard grinder, pillar drill, bandsaw etc.. Probably the most critical piece of kit, which I bought specifically to start making slipjoints is my surface grinder attachment for my grinder. I bought this from 84 Engineering. This is used to flatten my knife blade and spring after heat treatment.

Hatchet_Jack said:
Looks good mate,

Any plans on a swayback lambsfoot in natural materials?
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Funny you should say that. I cut a lambsfoot out yesterday. One of a few new patterns I am going to be trying.

screened porch said:
Beautiful knives.
Why is the native called a native?
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I tried to find this myself, but couldn't find anything on it. Not sure if anyone else can help?

Chui said:
.............if those are your first, Matt - very excited. Wish I'd caught you at your table for a fondle of 'em.

Many people love patina, not me though - if and when you do stainless, please let me know :thumbsup:

Loved your sticker at the knife show...

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Yes, I wish I had been at my table when you came over. Must have been in the 5 minute window where I ran for a wee. That was the only time I left. I would have loved for your feedback on them, Paul. As someone who has collected high end folders for years.

And I do want to use stainless, however I need to get my hands on some decent material that seems to only be readily available in the USA.

black mamba said:
They look very nice, Matt. If you need a "tester" you can send me that crazy blue Native . . . I'll give it a good wringing-out! ;)
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That one sold very quickly, so sorry, you'd have to fight someone else for it 🤣


Johnnythefox said:
Hi Matt,

Nice to meet you at the show I bought a excellent pry bar of you.

I posted photos in a thread I started here.
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Thanks Johnny, glad like the prybar. I shall check that thread out.

Rufus1949 said:
Matt
It appears you have a wonderful future ahead. Well done on those slipjoints.
Now, how about a lambsfoot.😃
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Thank you Rufus. And yes, a lambsfoot is on the horizon.
 
Matt
You may want to get a membership, so members can contact you personally.
I wanted to discuss a lambfoot.
Bob
 
Those are outstanding! I'm looking forward to seeing the swayback. Having recently acquired a 45 year old Buck 501, I've come to appreciate micarta as a handle material, and those look great! 👍👍👍
 
Mighty fine work.

Are you allowed to carry and sell your knives in the U.K.?

I've always heard pocketknives were against the law over there. Must just be a rumor.

Regardless, those look real nice.
 
Howdy,
At this point I'm going to close the thread in compliance with the rules that only members with knifemaker memberships may post pictures of their work.

But they are awesome knives and Matt is very talented.
 
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