Not sure if I should post this here or in the "Custom & Handmade Knives" thread. But here we go:
I just finished up designing my first knife and locking mechanism. The lock is a button lock but designed for a manual folding knife (not an auto or assisted knife). This made it a bit tricky and I now see why there are practically no manual button lock knives out there. But I think I've come up with a design that will have a good "detent" leading to a good action and solid lock up.
Some basic stats are:
Front flipper
Custom button lock
S35VN steel
Full Flat Grind
Titanium handles
Titanium 3d machined pocket clip (with hidden screws)
Titanium button and back spacer
Bearings
3-3.25" blade
What do you all think? I'm hoping to start prototyping in the next couoke weeks (with aluminum).
I just finished up designing my first knife and locking mechanism. The lock is a button lock but designed for a manual folding knife (not an auto or assisted knife). This made it a bit tricky and I now see why there are practically no manual button lock knives out there. But I think I've come up with a design that will have a good "detent" leading to a good action and solid lock up.
Some basic stats are:
Front flipper
Custom button lock
S35VN steel
Full Flat Grind
Titanium handles
Titanium 3d machined pocket clip (with hidden screws)
Titanium button and back spacer
Bearings
3-3.25" blade
What do you all think? I'm hoping to start prototyping in the next couoke weeks (with aluminum).
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