Linerlock by a newbie

[racinca]

I have been making fixed blade knives for about a year and have recently gotten interested in folders. After a lot of reading on this forum and several others, I tried my first one a few weeks ago. I want to say a big thanks to Ray Rogers. The linerlock tutorial on his website is fantastic. Using Ray's instructions, I designed my knife and completed every step of the construction.

I just finished my second linerlock this weekend. Here's the details on it:

Blade length: 2 5/8"
Overall length: 6 1/4"
Blade: O1
Bolsters: Black paper micarta
Scales: Brown canvas micarta
Liners: .04 titanium
Backspacer: Black paper micarta
Backstop pin: 1/8" 416 stainless
Screws: 2-56 stainless

All critical comments and tips for improvement are welcome.
Tony

[Don Robinson]

Very nice!

Congratulations. But now you're hooked.

[10es&]

That knife looks terrific! I wish my second one looked that good.
I also used Ray?s tutorial for my first folder, I have made several now and I still go back and reread some parts.

Nice work racinca.

Brett

[Frank Niro]

Sure looks to be a terificjob for your second or even if it was your 22nd. Frank

[racinca]

Thanks for your comments gentlemen. Don, you are definately right about getting hooked on this. I'm already thinking of a design for the next one. That will be a project for the long weekend.

[CJS Knives]

very nice Racinca! that knife looks great!

i am in the research process for making my first linerlock knife. i too have been making fixed blade knives for over a year, and want to carry my own folder in my pocket.

so, who is Ray Rogers, and how do i get a hold of his tutorial? can someone give me his website address?

thanks guys,
Captain

[ARCustomKnives]

Originally Posted by CJS Knives

very nice Racinca! that knife looks great!

i am in the research process for making my first linerlock knife. i too have been making fixed blade knives for over a year, and want to carry my own folder in my pocket.

so, who is Ray Rogers, and how do i get a hold of his tutorial? can someone give me his website address?

thanks guys,
Captain

Ray Rogers is a Founding Member/Moderator on this forum. He's typically very helpful and answers a lot of questions in the various forums.

http://www.rayrogers.com/

[CJS Knives]

thanks Drew! i appreciate the info!

[bob levine]

If anyone needs help with a linerlock , I can help. Im the mentor thru the knifemakers guild for the state of Tennessee ,and Im happy to try to help anyone interested in making a liner lock. There is one simple formula for allignment of the pivot and the stop pin on any knife regardless of its size. feel free to contact me at Levineknives@msn.com. Bob Levine

[DAN VAN]

Racinca, nice job, you can look at your first and second with pride. Dan

[Pierre]

Looks Awesome!

I really like the lines when it's open. Blade and handle go nicely together!

One observation - No finger nail 'snick' or thumb studs for opening? It does look like there is plenty of blade available to get a grip to open.. and perhaps the pictures didn't show the 'opening assist' method.

Still, great looking knife!

[Dramako]

Great work. i am also only getting into folders now. Its only been fixed blades for the past 4 years and I need some change.