LukeS 13 Posted January 18, 2019 So far I have been trying to decide what to make and I am at an impass between a friction folder or a fixed blade. At this point im thinking of doing both and seeing which turns out better. The fixed blade design I have so far would be small, with a flat sheath that would fit into a pocket. Forgive my rough drawings here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JASON VOLKERT 70 Posted January 19, 2019 That's a decent looking edc. I am also trying to figure out what to make. Have you made any drawings of the friction folder you were thinking about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeS 13 Posted January 20, 2019 Jason. Not yet, i’ve been teaching a class all day but im going to try and get it sketched up in the next day or so. I’ll post it when I get it drawn up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joshua States 1,400 Posted January 22, 2019 That design is very close to what was (for many years) my "Standard Hunter" I made these in 3 different sizes. I called them the elk skinners. Bull Skinner, Cow Skinner, Calf Skinner 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeS 13 Posted January 24, 2019 Joshua, thats gorgeous. Looks like a great all around hunting knife! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeS 13 Posted January 26, 2019 Ive drafted a rough sketch of the folder that im going to try and make. This will be the second folder ive ever made, so we shall see how it goes! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeS 13 Posted January 28, 2019 Got a wooden mock up lfthe folder done today, nowjust to start forging. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Dougherty 881 Posted January 29, 2019 Nice. The wooden mock-up will probably save you some headaches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Longmire 2,241 Posted January 29, 2019 Indeed. I have GOT to find my stash of 20 year old graph paper that is ruled in 10ths... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JASON VOLKERT 70 Posted January 29, 2019 That's going to looks real good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeS 13 Posted February 2, 2019 On 1/29/2019 at 3:14 PM, Brian Dougherty said: Nice. The wooden mock-up will probably save you some headaches. I hope so! Its been forever since ive fooled with one of these.f Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeS 13 Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) Got the blade forged and rough ground and the scales are ready to be cut out. Edited March 18, 2019 by LukeS 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeS 13 Posted September 13, 2019 Well I ran into some issues with the folder design and changed course to a fixed blade. Here is a pic from the shop tonight of the fixed blade with ivory micarta scales. I hope to eventually finish the folder, but it won’t be before the kith deadline 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeS 13 Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Terrible pics I snapped as I finished this knife right before work today. But here she is! The one scale cracked when I attached it but I stabilized it and it is also attached to the several layers of spacers. Thoughts? Critiques? All are welcome by this humble smith! Edited September 20, 2019 by LukeS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles dP 411 Posted October 27, 2019 Managed to get to the post office yesterday after paying the government their share of this knife. Thanks Luke. Looks good and is nice and solid. What did you fill the crack with? I can’t feel it; it’s nice and smooth. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LukeS 13 Posted October 28, 2019 Thanks Charles! Glad you like it and it finally made it across the pond! And i filled it with fiberglass resin and then sanded everything flush again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
