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jojo
22-01-2011, 18:10
This is a project that's been on the back burner for a while and I finally caught up with it today and finished.

This friction folder is different from all the others I have made, though. It's got a forged blade, rather than stock removal. It came out pretty good, and I am very pleased with the finished article.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/DSCF4504.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/DSCF4499.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/DSCF4497.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k270/mollygypsy/DSCF4507.jpg

The blade is forged from Silver Steel, overall, it's 6" long, although the handle is 3 3/4" long. Although I like the long tang, it is a bit long to fit comfortably inside a pocket. It could easily be carried as a necker though. I also did some file work on the spine and sort of linked it in design to the twisted tang. I made some thick conical washers because I couldn't find any to buy anywhere! The pivot is 4mm brass from the DIY shop.

There are 3, "step by step", posts about the making of it on my blog for anyone interested. It's just too much work to copy it all up for now!
dorkingbushcraft
22-01-2011, 18:34
looks excelent, really like the tang
Wilderbeast
22-01-2011, 19:00
lovely! But what have you done to your hand jo?
jojo
22-01-2011, 19:51
Thank you gentlemen.


lovely! But what have you done to your hand jo?

Nothing too drastic, just sprained my wrist, but it feels like I am poking hot needles in there at time! I must say I am sick and tired of it now. Since October I have had a hernia op, was off sick 5 weeks, then I cracked a rib when I slipped on the ice and fell over a low brick wall, then I have had a nasty cold and now that...I'll be glad when the winter is over too!
plastic-ninja
22-01-2011, 20:07
I love the simplicity of the friction folder design but that one is just superb.
It doesn't matter how much I customise my Svord now It's never going to be enough.(sob)
stekker
22-01-2011, 20:34
Very nice job! I like "old school" knives.
I want to make myself one in the future.

Theo
bilmo-p5
22-01-2011, 20:45
Very sweet. Love it! http://www.skype-emoticons.com/images/emoticon-00152-heart.gif
ex-member Raikey
22-01-2011, 21:18
i want to make one this year ,

if it turns out anywhere near this i'll be happy ,...

very nice,...

Stu
RobF
22-01-2011, 22:40
Looks awesome, I really like friction folders, would be happy to have one like this.
kawasemi
23-01-2011, 00:37
5 star excellent - I love friction folders and antler so this pushes all the buttons for me.

kawasemi