- Joined
- Feb 27, 2013
- Messages
- 1,048
I've been heavily involved recently with the design and machining of full length carbon fiber back spacers for the CRK small Sebenza and Insingo knives. One member that purchased one of my back spacers posted some nice photos of his back spacer installed on his knife. The picture was of the clip side and he had a really nice looking sculpted pocket clip. I inquired where he got the clip and was told it was a MILLIT Knives product.
So... I thought to play a bit and see if I could machine a sculpted pocket clip for some of the production folders I machine scales for... primarily the Spyderco knives.
After creating the G-code file I needed to actually mill one so I can get a better handle on form and function and material capabilities... i.e. carbon fiber and G10.
The photos are of the MK1 prototype machined in black G10 and installed on a Delica/Lil'Para.
Right off the bat it is apparent that the pocket clip is much too tall or thick. The demonstrated G10 stiffness is such that I'm thinking I can reduce the thickness by 35-40%. I also need to address the relief chamfer at the clip tip for easier catchment of the pockets fabric edge. Retention strength isn't lacking... in fact it is overly strong.
Other than that... I think the idea and design is worth pursuing. More as it happens...
So... I thought to play a bit and see if I could machine a sculpted pocket clip for some of the production folders I machine scales for... primarily the Spyderco knives.
After creating the G-code file I needed to actually mill one so I can get a better handle on form and function and material capabilities... i.e. carbon fiber and G10.
The photos are of the MK1 prototype machined in black G10 and installed on a Delica/Lil'Para.
Right off the bat it is apparent that the pocket clip is much too tall or thick. The demonstrated G10 stiffness is such that I'm thinking I can reduce the thickness by 35-40%. I also need to address the relief chamfer at the clip tip for easier catchment of the pockets fabric edge. Retention strength isn't lacking... in fact it is overly strong.
Other than that... I think the idea and design is worth pursuing. More as it happens...
Last edited: