My first folder

[J. Doyle]

I feel very fortunate to know MS Jon Christensen both as a mentor and a friend. A few weeks ago I was able to attend a folder class along with Doug Campbell at Jon's shop.

Jon's work has been some of my favorite in all the knife world. I think he has great style and his knives have first class fit, finish and flow. So it was no surprise that he put the same effort into his teaching. He had a good setup with the proper tools and included a step by step printed packet for us to take home to refer to for future builds. He cut no corners and I feel that he gave us a good foundation to properly build liner lock folders.

So here is the result of the class. My first folding knife. It is really smooth, it locks up solid and the blade has no play. The blade is also dead center in the handle when closed. I couldn't be happier with it for my first effort.

The damascus is from my own first billet of random damascus. Some might say a nicer pattern would be better but I think my first folder from my first damascus is pretty fitting so I'm good with it. I'm also debating still timing the screws but since this will be carried in my pocket and used daily, I probably won't worry about it.

Specs:
My ownd 310 layer random damascus, 1080 & 15n20
3 1/8" blade, 7" overall, 4" closed .105" thick blade
.050" titanium liners
Black g-10 dovetailed bolsters
Silver Twill g-10 scales with black carbon inlay dots
File Fullered backbar made of same damascus as the blade
Damascus thumbstud

[john smith]

John Great looking knife
I think the color combination is fantastic
How thick is the scales?

[Jeremy]

Really like the knife, John. Great job, can't believe that's your first.

Jeremy

[Woodchuck Forge]

SWEET. Go get em John.

[kcorn]

Awesome job! How did you fuller the back spacer like that? Nice touch there!