Hello all,
I started making knives about 3 years ago, quickly moved from fixed blades to folders, made a few for friends and then took a long hiatus to build a big new shop/ maker space in my community (www.makeeverythingshop.com)
Anyway, I've carved out time and decided to design and build some new folders in an attempt to actually sell some as opposed to just giving them to friends. Here is my first few new ones. I made several mistakes on these knife, but since the Koa folder was or myself, and the CF folder is for a close friend I am okay with all the "learning" that occurred. Ive learned so much from the internet knife community via instagram, youtube and lurking around this forum. Id like to see what you all think of these.
This is an 0-1 blade with a 10" hollow grind, with titanium liners, titanium clip, on AKS bearings with a ceramic detent, the scales are Koa and the backspacer is brass:
Action video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BP0knuxDrJn/
And here is my second attempt: Another 0-1 blade, 10" hollow grind, with titanium liners, titanium clip, on AKS bearings with a ceramic detent, the scales are blue glow marbled CF from Aj Composites and the backspacer is also CF, on edge to show the wave pattern:
Action video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRL6y7kAOz9/
And just for good measure, I made 2 fixed blues in Cpm 154 for a local charity auction:
My biggest issue is my grinds, Im getting better, but I'm still not where I want to be... Id love to know what you guys think of these. The CF one is FAR better action wise than the Koa folder, thats due to the fact that I paid special attention to the tolerances of my pivot and the flatness of my blade. I love making knives because its such a challenge, and I can't wait to make more.
I started making knives about 3 years ago, quickly moved from fixed blades to folders, made a few for friends and then took a long hiatus to build a big new shop/ maker space in my community (www.makeeverythingshop.com)
Anyway, I've carved out time and decided to design and build some new folders in an attempt to actually sell some as opposed to just giving them to friends. Here is my first few new ones. I made several mistakes on these knife, but since the Koa folder was or myself, and the CF folder is for a close friend I am okay with all the "learning" that occurred. Ive learned so much from the internet knife community via instagram, youtube and lurking around this forum. Id like to see what you all think of these.
This is an 0-1 blade with a 10" hollow grind, with titanium liners, titanium clip, on AKS bearings with a ceramic detent, the scales are Koa and the backspacer is brass:
Action video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BP0knuxDrJn/
And here is my second attempt: Another 0-1 blade, 10" hollow grind, with titanium liners, titanium clip, on AKS bearings with a ceramic detent, the scales are blue glow marbled CF from Aj Composites and the backspacer is also CF, on edge to show the wave pattern:
Action video:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRL6y7kAOz9/
And just for good measure, I made 2 fixed blues in Cpm 154 for a local charity auction:
My biggest issue is my grinds, Im getting better, but I'm still not where I want to be... Id love to know what you guys think of these. The CF one is FAR better action wise than the Koa folder, thats due to the fact that I paid special attention to the tolerances of my pivot and the flatness of my blade. I love making knives because its such a challenge, and I can't wait to make more.