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! 

Nice first. I wouldn't redo it, instead keep it as is to compare with the next one. Just curious why 1040?

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. 

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Makes sense, do you have any pics of the modifications.

Yes, It is not finished yet, still needs the scales,. but  I made a different spring for the ball-bearing that holds it closed. 

 

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.

 

I like that one. Well done.

 

Came out real nice! I would imagine making a folder, especially ones that are spring assisted and locking, to be difficult.

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! 

Looks great for a first time deal. 

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.

Very nice!