hey everyone i was wondering what parts are put into a friction folder. is it just like a blade parts or is it something totally different? could anyone give me some kind of plans or something to help me out :)

buy a cheap one at a box store, take it apart for a starting pattern :)

thank you!

A friction folder is the easiest type of folder to make and a fun project.



The link is to a post here on iforgeiron about a friction folder I built not too long ago. The parts I used were:

1 star head pivot bolt
2 brass liners
2 brass bolsters
2 bits of wood
1 small bit of aluminum for the back of the handle
1 blade forged out of a file



You could do without bolsters and liners if you used a tough enough handle material (micarta or G10 etc.)

Some people use a brass rod for the pivot, peening it to keep it in.

The minimum number of parts would be 4 - Blade, slotted wood for a handle, Pivot pin and stop pin. In practice though more parts are normally used.
Have a look at some of the fittings on a Knife supply site for a better idea of whats available.

deer horn and blade and pin

Look at the SVORD Peasant knife, made me think about making a friction folder. Just haven't gotten around to it yet.

Where are you folks getting your pivot bolts and such?

 

thanks 

we have a suppliers lists in the Knife Class Reference Material section, check that out sometime

with the one I just made its 3 parts the blade handle and rivet. it works well