Recent content by mikexd40

That is beautiful. What a pice of art.

I am a definite novice at this but I enjoy making knives so much. This one's plan is to become a backup knife worn on the belt weak side, horizontally. I hope it turns out good. Check out my albums to see my knives... I know they aren't very good but it's a start

Just got my new TOPS Cochise and I cannot wait to test her out. Thanks.

Here is my second knife I made. I am a beginner with metal and use just what I can get from the local ACE hardware and from Tracy at USA Knifemaker. Thank you Tracy, hopefully you won't laugh at my stitching as much as on my first! But I used O1 I got from an online supplier. 1/8" thick O1...

Forgive me for this question but I am new to knife making and even newer to folders. Is the hole on you locking bar for a detent ball that you just drilled all the way through the frame? I am currently "learning" myself on detent balls. How do you set your detents? I saw one WIP where he had...

That is gorgeous. Love the curvature.

Now, I have NO previous experience with metal working. I have always been a fan of knives. Since I was a little boy, that was the one birthday gift I always received from my grandparents. I have a nice little collection and I figured I was always picky about the styling that why not make them...

Now, I have NO previous experience with metal working. I have always been a fan of knives. Since I was a little boy, that was the one birthday gift I always received from my grandparents. I have a nice little collection and I figured I was always picky about the styling that why not make them...

Forgive me but I am new to knife making. How do you "attach" the detent ball? I know you had to redrill the hole and then you had your brass rod to set it. Did you epoxy it in or what? Again please forgive me if it is a stupid question.

Thank you all. I have already gotten a shipment of green canvas micarta, 416 ss rod, leather, and liner from USA Knife Maker. Great service and fast. I will check out Fastenal.

Hello All, I love the website and have been addicted to learning for the last couple of weeks. I am drooling over most of your creations. I made my first knife last week out of an old b4stard file. It was very, very far from perfect. But I gave it to a buddy who loves it as his new...