Non identical twins

[Calvin Robinson]

I finished these two today.
Sandvik 14C28N @ 59 Rc,.75" x 2.5" blades hand finished to 400 grit.
Titanium liners and bolsters.
Maroon and natural linen micarta.

 

[Brad Lilly]

They look great Calvin. Your stuff has such a clean look it, everything in the right proportions.

 

[Craig]

I like them both Calvin. That would be a hard decision on which to carry unless you put one is each front pocket!

 

[Lagrange]

I like them both Cal, those look mighty fine!

 

[Calvin Robinson]

I forgot to say that these are the first flat ground folder blades I've done. I ground them on a 9" disk.

 

[Don Robinson]

Nice work as usual, Calvin. Thanks for showing us.

 

[GWF]

They're just perfect Calvin...real eye candy. If I may ask, any particular reason you chose to use Sandvik 14C28N ?
I'm just trying to learn more about why guys happen to use this or that steel.
Thanks, GWF

 

[Calvin Robinson]

They're just perfect Calvin...real eye candy. If I may ask, any particular reason you chose to use Sandvik 14C28N ?
I'm just trying to learn more about why guys happen to use this or that steel.
Thanks, GWF

Sandvik developed this steel for Kershaw as a replacement for their 13c26 that Kershaw was using. Kershaw wanted a steel that was more stain resistant an better at edge holding. Sandvik and Kershaw working together came up with 14C28N,Kershaw had exclusive rights to it for two years, now anyone can buy it. I started using it about a year ago and like it,it's easy to heat treat and does hold an edge real well. I have been using a folder I made with this steel for about 6 months now and really like it.

 

[GWF]

Thank you Cal.
GWF

 

[dan van]

Calvin. Nice knives, you do nice work. Interesting thumb studs, did you make them? Dan

 

[Frank Niro]

Of course they are well made ! Calvin madee them. Frank

 

[Calvin Robinson]

Calvin. Nice knives, you do nice work. Interesting thumb studs, did you make them? Dan

Thank you for your kind words.
Yes I made the thumb studs,I make all of my thumb studs.i use my Shearline lathe and then hand checker them with a 51 lines per inch checkering file. Making the thumb studs are my favorite part of making locking liner knives.

 

[Calvin Robinson]

Of course they are well made ! Calvin madee them. Frank

Thank you Frank,you are so kind.

 

[NPD]

Man they look ugly.... send them to me and I’ll dispose them for you.
Got to make sure it’s done properly :biggrin:

 

[NPD]

Well that was just a joke they are very nice i like them both.

 

[Calvin Robinson]

Well that was just a joke they are very nice i like them both.

I know your joking.:biggrin: