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Third folder well on its way
Like my first 2 this is a lockback folder. At this point I made all the metal parts and the heat treatment. I still need to do:
1) the wooden handle 2) the finish on all metal parts Done with tempering (colors are still there), I reassembled the knife. Third picture is before heat treat but shows the filework What I like so far: The general shape is more pleasant than on the first one, different than on the second but I liked the second knife's shape. The lockbar is flush with the liners in both open and close position. The mechanism works well (locks solidly and the knife snaps closes) What I don't like: the protruding part of the lockbar (the place you push to unlock)should be just a bit longer so that the bottom of it is hidden by the liners. the spring is not flush with the liners I welcome any criticism (hopefully constructive though) and will keep you updated with progress. PS: as my previous knife this is made only with hand tools except for a drill press, no sander, grinder and so on, files, hacksaw and sand paper so be indulgent if updates are far between every thing is time consuming. |
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