September 30, 201213 yr Finally finished my first friction folder and i LIKE it :D It is far from perfect but it WORKS! It locks very securely but it's very loose when it's closed so i might make a little sheath for it if i want to carry it with me. Like my 2 other knives the handle is homemade micarta made with my moms old jeans and this my first knife made with 5160 (old car spring). I can proudly say that this knife cuts just as well as knives that ive bought online. I was also working on a tactical bowie but it won't be finished for a loooong time. I badly sprained my wrist while boxing so forging is out of question and im going to basic training in the canadian forces next month. Won't be smithing for a while :(
October 1, 201213 yr Author Made the sheath today in olive kydex. It was waaay easier than i thought it would be. My homemade kydex press worked like a charm. Came out really nice too.
May 7, 201313 yr put a drop of super glue on the inside of the pin and work the blade till it sets up then a drop of oil it will be just right
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