R.W. Deavers 80 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 By now, I'm sure most of you have seen the colonial folding knives I've done. Since then, I have started making more because of orders and I still have more to make after that. In the first picture is my first folder along with the walnut handle with silver work and inlays, which everyone has seen. The next two knives were custom ordered. In the third picture, the folder has mahogany scales with the customer's initials wood burned in. The last picture shows the latest one with quilted? maple and a stainless steel spring saddle. 4 You are NEVER too old to learn something new. Link to post Share on other sites
Clifford Brewer 384 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Nice work !!! If ya can't be good don't git caught !! People who say stuff can't be done need to git the hell outta the way of people who do stuff !!! Show me a man who is called an expert by his peers And I will show you a good man to listen to ...... Show me a man who calls himself an expert and I will show you an egotistical asshole...............!! Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Colwell 171 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 those have so much character. I love them. It is a great way to make a folding knife that will also be an attention grabber. I personally hate the whole, "tactical," knife thing. These are right up my alley. great work. Glad there is demand for them (though I am not surprised). take care, kc 1 please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Morgan 175 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Really like those... Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 2,501 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I agree with Kevin. This is a fantastic and unique design. I'm not surprised at all that you have created a demand for them. 1 “So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.” The only bad experience is the one from which you learn nothing. Josh http://www.dosgatosdesignsllc.com/#! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdJMFMqnbLYqv965xd64vYg J.States Bladesmith | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dos.gatos.71 https://www.etsy.com/shop/JStatesBladesmith Link to post Share on other sites
R.W. Deavers 80 Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Thanks guys, I appreciate it. And to keep everyone updated, I have two more ordered. Like I said before, I have been looking for something old and different than the average modern folding knife, then I finally stumbled upon this design. I think the cool thing is that everyone can carry and use a piece of history like they were intended. You are NEVER too old to learn something new. Link to post Share on other sites
Gabriel James 90 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I wanna try my hand at making one of these Link to post Share on other sites
R.W. Deavers 80 Posted May 29, 2016 Author Share Posted May 29, 2016 Go for it Gabriel. One of the trickiest things about making these is the fitting. Not only fitting the locking spring to the blade, but also the spring saddle to the spring and handle. It's tedious, but worth it. Oh, one more thing, The rivet through the handle for spring saddle goes all the way through, which is why it sits so high on the handle and it also acts as a blade stop. If the blade is heat treated correctly, the contact is irrelevant. Also, for the that rivet, try not to use something soft like brass or bronze for obvious reasons. You are NEVER too old to learn something new. Link to post Share on other sites
Gabriel James 90 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 they look sharp thats for sure-- im hesitant to try but It would be a good stretch and test of my current skill set. I may wait until ive developed a bit more patience first Link to post Share on other sites
R.W. Deavers 80 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 they look sharp thats for sure-- im hesitant to try but It would be a good stretch and test of my current skill set. I may wait until ive developed a bit more patience first Yeah, your patience will be tested on these. lol You are NEVER too old to learn something new. Link to post Share on other sites
Austin_Lyles 187 Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 These are great, Mr. Deavers. You've nailed the look and it seems you've got a clientele for em. I've got to say, the last one with the maple is my favorite. Nicely done! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
R.W. Deavers 80 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share Posted May 30, 2016 Yeah Austin, that maple did come out pretty nice. That maple came out of a hundred year old butcher's block, so I never really what kinds of maple are in it, but all I do know is that all the blocks used in it are maple. You are NEVER too old to learn something new. Link to post Share on other sites
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