this is a folder that I made a few weeks ago it is the first one I have ever made. Thanks to all the inspiration from Rich and Steve and their knife class. The blade is from a car timing chain.

 

 

Neato!

I second that Neato!

thanks it was a fun project

For a first knife that looks good!

I need to make some like this. I live next to Redstone Arsenal and you can not bring any fixed blade on post or any folder over 3". I want to make some thick (1/8" to 3/16") broad bladed folders to go in my OCK (Oh Crud Kit) that will have most of the functionality of a fixed blade. 

eseemann it is a very ridged blade it is 3 1/4" L, 1 1/4" W, 1/16" thick. Total length open is 7 1/4" I have been blacksmithing for years and only played with a few fix blade knives before. But I am always looking for ways to get out of my comfort zone

Yup sounds like just the thing. looks very nice, Next time you make one put up a picture of the blade before it goes in the scale so we can see the shape of the pivot end.

 

thanks

Ernest

I made a paper temple to see if it worked first a trick I picked up from a knife making book

If you still have the template and do not mind please post it. Also, what book was that?

 

thanks 

the tactical folding knife by Bob terzuola  isbn #0-87341-858-1 chapter 3 it was real helpful I made it out card stock