Wilson Knives Friction Folder

Daniel Koster

www.kosterknives.com
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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It's always a treat to be able to own another custom knifemaker's work and Mike Wilson hit the ball out of the park on this one. I'm lovin' it!

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Had some time today while making up some kydex to whip up this neck-knife sheath.

The folders sits snug-n-secure inside, yet easy to draw.

Can be carried knife-down, or knife-up (traditional carry).

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Knife-down (dangler)

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Thanks for the great folder, Mike! :thumbup:
 

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Nice work on the sheath Dan.

I was carrying mine today. Mike did a great job on these. Lots of attention to details such as peening the pins down to the contours of the stag. I have not needed to sharpen mine yet, but it has been stropped a couple of times. The blade is killer sharp and cuts well for me.
 
For anyone liking friction folders, but having a little less budget, check out Svord knives out of New Zealand. After slow-boat shipping costs, you can get a classic wooden-handled friction folder for $30-some, of $60-some for a friction folder built into a red-stag antler.

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We just did a Group Buy of these on THR, and some THR/BF members posted reviews in the Trad Folder forum here. This is not a commercial ad, Group Buy is completed, just mentioning a cool knifesmith that doesn't get much press here in the US.


-MV
 
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