[ARCustomKnives]

Hey guys.... I'm fairly new to this whole knife making thing, and as of yet, I really haven't done much more than build a grinder and practice some grinds.

When I first got the idea in my head to try my hand at making some knive, I'll be honest: Slip joints were the LAST thing on my mind. Honestly, I figured that fixed blades would be my main focus starting out.

However, after looking at some of the beauties in THIS forum, I'm really getting the urge to try my hand at some slip joints now.

So, that's where you guys can hopefully help me.

Any links to tutorials or beginning info would be much appreciated.

Also, for the spring: is this heat treated and tempered much like a blade? or is there a different process involved?

Is the same material as the blade generally used?

How do you guys cut your nail nicks?


It's funny. Normally a slip joint would be the last kind of blade I would consider buying or trying to make, as they are usually slower to open, and don't have the added safety of a lock.

But after seeing some of the amazing creations you guys are coming out with, I might just be converted!