Search results

  1. C

    Big stockman

    CPM-154 blades and springs 4 3/8 closed, integral 416 bolsters/liners with stag.
  2. C

    Best steel for a pocket knife for a beginner ??

    You can substitute a block of wood for the rise and fall indicator. It works with slip joints and lock backs, no need for one with liner locks. You can make them with out a mill. You can use washers instead of milling a relief but you will need to thin the blade so it and the washers equal the...
  3. C

    Lock back Zulu

    I shipped this one out earlier this year. 4 1/8 closed lock back Zulu with jigged bone. CPM-154 blade and spring with integral 416 liners and bolsters.
  4. C

    Tapering holes in front Bolster

    Canesplitter, Use a shim between the blade and liner when you start peening. Use some .003 shim stock or an old feeler gage with a "V" notch cut in it to fit around the pin. That way the shim is on 3 side of the pin. peen it until the tapered hole is filled then remove the ship. Take up the...
  5. C

    Trapper

    Thanks guys! C Craft you can do it. It's just a lot of hand sanding to get that finish.
  6. C

    Trapper

    I finished this 4 1/8 closed trapper yesterday. CPM-154 blades and springs, integral 416 liners and bolsters with jigged bone.
  7. C

    My second Slipjoint

    Your Dad will be proud. A couple down and many more to go.
  8. C

    Tapering holes in front Bolster

    Hi Oze I buy pinstock. I make traditional patterns and I use pins. I have never made a slip joint with a pivot and screws.
  9. C

    starters guide to making a folder

    Here is one I did last year. http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/index.php?/topic/2252-slip-joint-project-knife/
  10. C

    Tapering holes in front Bolster

    I use a 10 degree carbide taper turned by hand. I taper enough to see a ring about .040 wide in the hole. From the side it would look like a "V" at the outside (show side) of the bolster. Use a light hammer and lightly peen the pin straight down to swell the pin and fill the taper. Alternate...
  11. C

    Stockman for ICCE

    Thanks everyone. We will see you at the show Calvin, have a safe trip.
  12. C

    Stockman for ICCE

    3 5/8 closed stockman, CPM-154 with integral 416 liners and bolsters and jigged bone.
  13. C

    DE Cattle slip joint

    I will deliver this one in Plano TX on the 15th. 3 3/4 closed CPM-154 with integral 416 liners and bolsters and stag handles.
  14. C

    Dog leg jack

    Mitch visited my shop just before the blade show and I finished this one for him. 3 7/8 closed CPM-154 integral bolsters and liners with stag handles.
  15. C

    Saddlehorn slipjoint

    For the relief at the pivot I use a 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch depending on the size of the knife. Carbide with a .030 radius edge.
  16. C

    Making a slip joint

    Here is one I did last year on the ABS forum. There are so many pictures it is easier to post a link. http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/index.php?/topic/2252-slip-joint-project-knife/ I hope it helps someone.
  17. C

    Saddlehorn slipjoint

    Thank you everyone. Dan, here is a link to the tutorial on the ABS forum. http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/index.php?/topic/2252-slip-joint-project-knife/
  18. C

    Saddlehorn slipjoint

    I made this one for a tutorial last year. 3 1/2 inches closed CPM154 blade and spring integral 416 liners and bolsters with some bone I dyed and jigged.
  19. C

    What to do here?

    I agree, it is going to crack when you peen it together. Peening it together first and using a false pin may be the best option at this point without remaking the knife.
  20. C

    Stockman with stag

    Thank you everyone!
Back
Top