Seth Lancaster Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Well, I made recently my first folding knife. I used 1040 steel and bamboo scales. It is not perfect. and I am actually thinking to re-do it soon. Any pointers would be nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Nice first. I wouldn't redo it, instead keep it as is to compare with the next one. Just curious why 1040? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Lancaster Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 On 11/28/2015 at 8:52 PM, T.J.watts said: Nice first. I wouldn't redo it, instead keep it as is to compare with the next one. Just curious why 1040? I have actually already re-done it. The problem is that the lock did not work very well, and it did not open smoothly. Now it works like a charm! Also the bamboo handle did not work very well. It was in a way too soft, and did not finish well. I used 1040, as that is the only metal I could get here in Mozambique. It is actually made from a grass cutter, which is 1040. If I had better steel I would use it, but I don't. Then you may wish to edit your location to where you really are located, we cant help you resource if your posted location in fantasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.J.watts Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Makes sense, do you have any pics of the modifications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Lancaster Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Yes, It is not finished yet, still needs the scales,. but I made a different spring for the ball-bearing that holds it closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Lancaster Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 I have now finished with the modifications. It changed the handle material to be Umbila wood (Also called Kiaat) and I changed the spring for the lock. I still need to do some perfecting, but it is definitely a start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnie Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I like that one. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forging Carver Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Came out real nice! I would imagine making a folder, especially ones that are spring assisted and locking, to be difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Lancaster Posted March 16, 2016 Author Share Posted March 16, 2016 Thanks guys! It was a lot of fun to make, though it really wasn't too hard. I took apart an old folding razor knife to get the idea for the lock, and then I modified it for this knife. I also took gun blueing and blued it, now I use it as my normal carry around knife. I am pretty impressed with the steel actually, it holds an edge well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7A749 Posted July 3, 2016 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Looks great for a first time deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephKen Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 On 11/17/2015 at 10:50 AM, Seth Lancaster said: Nice work. Looks cool. Seems like both your attempts came out very well. Keep it up man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1776 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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