Matthew Paul Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I got this wild idea to forge a folder. I saw a video about a gentleman who made a similarly designed knife on youtube, but I cant remember his name or find the video. So, If you're that guy - feel free to speak up. Anyway, the frame, blade, rivet, and thumb button are all forged pieces. I called it what I did because it reminds me of something out of "Wild Wild West" which was based off of the steam punk culture and designs, from what I know. I like that kind of stuff anyway. I used brass for the pivot pin, 1018 for the frame and thumb pin, and 5/8" round stock in 1095 for the blade. There is a small groove fullered into the frame in which the blade sits in, to protect the edge, and your flesh. The frame is offset at what would be the pommel to accommodate the blade opening and closing while still offering some protection from the edge while closed. The knife and design still need some tweaking to improve the function of the joint. it works but the angles of the flats are a bit off. The next one I'll probably use a steel pivot pin on with maybe a couple brass or bronze washers. Enough chit chat.... here are some pics. Thanks for looking, Matt Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Bryan Morgan Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 What a wonderfully simple, functional design. I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aden Cassidy Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Reminds me a bit of what Wayne Saunders, an aussie bladesmith and blacksmith did a while back around Ironfest here. All forged, http://www.australianbladeforums.com/vb4/showthread.php?8169-Few-Ready-for-Ironfest/page2&highlight=wayne+saunders. It is a little way down the page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I like it! a lot, very cool design, especially the offset Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windancer Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Davidson Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I think it is Gary Huston on YouTube that makes one of these... Not entirely sure though. Nice work with yours, looks great Okay here's the link:http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=uCKD9NA0pNc Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanshin Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Loooooovin' it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Paul Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Yes! Gary Huston was the fella. Thanks for the compliments too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Mullins Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 What a wonderfully simple, functional design. I really like it. Couldn't have said it any better. I am just starting to make knives so am making fixed blades, because of the simplicity, but I really prefer folders for daily carry. They seemed a bit out of my league currently, but this design gives me hope and insight into how simple they can be. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loneforge Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 That my friend is really Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momatt Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I may try and copy that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_ Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Very Nice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Paul Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Thank you guys. I've worked out some things to improve on it. not to just get the time to do it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 That is one cool idea, Matt. I make a lot of blacksmith/celtic style knives. I don't care for working with handle materials. I like doing everything on the anvil, if possible. Making one of these will be my next project. Many thanks for posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeshow Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Nice! Can you bring it to the forge thursday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I have seen this video before, too. Really cool! I hope to do one soon. I thought about making a few for father's day. Hypothetically, can the frame be of mild steel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobody Special Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Made a version of this about a year ago, mild works fine. Make sure you get the offset right for when the blade closes, and don't bother with chiseling the line for it to sit in on the inside of the frame. Very simple little folder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinobi Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I enjoy this design more and more every time I see the pictures :) formally added to the to do list! it just functions like a lockback right? just push it closed and it flexes the frame to close? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch4ging Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Chinobi, I don't believe there is a top lock of any sorts, it just stops against the top frame. I guess you might be able to add a indent of sorts so it catchs some... May be interesting to figure out a lock for this style, if no one already has... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinobi Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 yea that's what I was thinking, like a typical swiss army knife type. I was turning the idea over in my head of leaving a raised stud on the spine of the blade that matches a recess in the frame so you would need to spread the frame open a little to disengage it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benton Frisse Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 What size round stock has everyone been typically using for the frame? 3/8in? 1/4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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