WIP Massive Titanium Roller Bearing Frame Lock

Put me on that list...please:D



WilliamWoods said:
Thanks for the kind words. I will try and keep this thread active with as many updates as I can.



No problem. Once I build this prototype and work out any quirks with the design, I will be set up to do a limited serialized run of 12. I'll upgrade my account and keep a list of anybody who is interested.
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Nice looking folder! I'll be interested in testing one too :) as in getting on your buy list if possible :) I'll keep watching! Yeah, and I'll review one for free if you need another helper :D

edit: put me on the limited run list! thnx!
 
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orork said:
Are you going to recess the bearings in the handle slabs?
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The micro roller bearing is .078" Thick and the slab is .190 if I recess the slab .07 that only leaves .12 of Ti to counter sink the large pivot head that is .125 high. But I have plenty of room on the blade for the 11/16" Counterbore to recess .07 on each side and still have .11 of contact on the .25" pivot. Hell a reduced contact surface area on the pivot area with the blade will reduce friction even further.

Or I could split the difference and recess .035 on each... this is precisely why i got 2 blade blanks cut at the same time. Your first prototype always has a few bugs. The limited production models however, will be perfect.

GTH11 said:
Very nice stuff WW!! Whats your plans for the bevels?
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A a medium distal taper full flat grind. I may experiment with a clip bevel but i definitely will NOT make it a sharpened clip point. I want as much mass on the tip of the blade as possible.
 
Very cool project! I would love to get into folders, but the whole process seems pretty daunting.
 
Well the water jet cutting is all done. I should get the parts back in the mail by Thursday. Here are some more pictures.

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i want to ask of the pricing but i know that
a. you probably have no idea at this point
and b. because i asked that its prob too high

i am interested in buying one though

what about a bearing thumbstud/opening hole knife THAT would be sick
 
Put me on the buy list also, subject to pricing.

Thanks for this very interesting thread.

The design is first rate. The more I study it the more I can see why each detail is integral to the function.
 
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knifeworks805 said:
I think you're going to need to make more than twelve =)
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I'm starting to get that impression. I'm honored fellas.

tacdriver22mk2 said:
i want to ask of the pricing but i know that
a. you probably have no idea at this point
and b. because i asked that its prob too high

i am interested in buying one though

what about a bearing thumbstud/opening hole knife THAT would be sick
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A dedicated thumb stud micro bearing knife would be sweet and I'm already playing with a few ideas in my head. I'll keep everybody in the loop when I decide to do a prototype.

hardheart said:
also interested in seeing pricing and delivery date :thumbup:
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Quite a popular question. I'm not the kind of guy to start making promises before the prototype is done. BUT. I will be going full scale on these and doing a limited run. How limited? Well I guess that depends on the demand. As to price, no I haven't set one yet because I'm still making a few last minute calculations with this prototype on cost per unit. I will keep a list going of everybody who has inquired about price and delivery date. I post up a pre-order thread and we can go from there.

Again guys thanks for all the kind words. There are a lot of talented makers here and I feel honored that the design is well received.

-Will
 
For this prototype I'm using a 5160 steel blade because its easy to work and cheap to use for a proof of concept.

What steel would you guys like to see in the final design? I'm partial to using Aldo because he can get .27"x5"x36" slabs at good prices.

CPM S35VN, CPM S-30V, CPM 3-V, 154CM, D-2? What do you guys think?
 
Will,

Now that I've had time to think about the design:

1) The lines are great. Just from a style perspective I really like this knife.
2) Good placement on jimping. It looks like there will be a couple of secure grips for choking up on the blade.
3) My favorite style of jimping, but ... I pulled out an old two screw Spyderco Military with similar jimping (my favorite) for comparison and the thing I like about the old Military is that, because the jimping is negative (recessed), I get comfort and grip, as opposed to sharp positive jimping. I may be fooled by the scale, but it appears to me that slightly smaller half-circles allowing more flat surface between them would be more comfortable. Another possibility would simply be to slightly round down the sharp edges at the top of the half-circles when finishing. I know jimping is a matter of personal preference but that is my particular point of view.
 
WilliamWoods said:
For this prototype I'm using a 5160 steel blade because its easy to work and cheap to use for a proof of concept.

What steel would you guys like to see in the final design? I'm partial to using Aldo because he can get .27"x5"x36" slabs at good prices.

CPM S35VN, CPM S-30V, CPM 3-V, 154CM, D-2? What do you guys think?
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3V is first choice, D2 second, rather have 5160 for this type of blade than any of the others mentioned.
 
MountainBilly said:
3V is first choice, D2 second, rather have 5160 for this type of blade than any of the others mentioned.
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My thoughts exactly. To be honest s30v is a great steel but this thing is no nail trimming gentleman's folder. This is a folding battle axe and 3V would fit the bill.
 
Yes, I'm interested! Depending on price but this is really what I had in mind when I started the "Most Massive Folder" thread. In fact I specified a .25 blade of 5.5 inches or slightly less. You must have read my mind!
 
I would like to get something in CPM-4V, kinda sorta similar to Vanadis 4 Extra. 5160 would be fine, though. Got 3V, CPM-M4, and 8670M in folders, just keep the mineral oil/Tuf-glide/Boeshield handy :D
 
hardheart said:
I would like to get something in CPM-4V, kinda sorta similar to Vanadis 4 Extra. 5160 would be fine, though. Got 3V, CPM-M4, and 8670M in folders, just keep the mineral oil/Tuf-glide/Boeshield handy :D
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Why go with CPM-4V? 3V has a ton more toughness and only slightly worse wear resistance. 3V is also more stain resistant with 7.5% chromium vs 5% in 4V.
 
I haven't used 4v yet but I have used V4E a few times and in real life it is much more wear resistant. It can be hardened really high(63+) with good toughness where 60 is near tops with 3v. I'm not making an argument for using or not using the steel just sharing my experiences.
 
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