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I have read where some people will offset the hole by .01 or .02 but I've never seen an explanation on why this is done. I don't use an offset myself.

I will try to explain my thoughts on how the detent should work. Above, I listed 3 issues I was having. I will go through each. I have build many many liner locks but this is my first flipper. As mentioned before, it's a totally different animal and I have a pile of scrap to prove it. 1. Height...

I realized that flippers are a totally different animal than your standard liner lock. The detent is is most important. In this knife, I found a few issues. 1. The detent ball was sitting too low in the frame. 2. The detent hole in the blade was too small. 3. The lock bar was cut too thin. After...

Every time I get on this site I see something else I want to get.

Great WIP Tracy! How do you like working with 416SS? Does it work the same as 410?

Thank you. Glad you like it. I've done some math on the geometries of the detent and I think I answered my own question. Once I get it all resolved, I'll share the information.

My fist flipper. This one will remain in my pocket. It does not open with authority like it should. I need to work on detent placements and hole sizes. Great learning experience. Any tips on proper detent geometry to make this thing snap?? Thanks

Congratulations on the new addition to the family! My optical punch was delivered yesterday. Great for us blind guys.

You need to make a set of knifemaker windchimes. I have many mistakes hanging over the grinder to remind me what NOT to do.

Starting to get back into the swing of things. Ground about 10 test blades before I tried grinding a real one. I think these came out OK for a primary grind. I am finding out that the tips of my fingers are not quite as sensitive as they were years ago. It's getting tough to manipulate tiny...

Hey all, It's been quite a while since I've been here. Several years ago, I had decided to take a short hiatus from knifemaking. During that time, I had made a difficult decision to dismantle my workshop as I needed the space in my little house. Everything was put in storage. Well, to make a...

Chances are you are getting the bolster too hot and you are burning the flux. Once the flux boils and turns brown, you have heated it too much and the solder will not stick.

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These Steam Punk knives are fantastic!!

I personally would not alter another makers knife. As a maker, I would not want anyone making and modifications to one of mine. I would take the sheath job but politely decline the knife modifications.

Excellent!! I'm sure the recipient of this gift will be overwhelmed.

I see a talented knifemaker in the works. Nice job Mikey. I wish I could get my 15 year old into the shop. He just does not have the patience.

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Finally got around to finishing one. It's tough getting into shop due to my work schedule. Damascus Texas Toothpick Carbon Fiber Scales Anodized Ti Liners Bunch of firsts for me as far as slipjoint First Bolsterless First Damascus First Ti Liner

It's been quite a while since I finished a knife. This is one I just finished this morning and need to get it in the mail today. (Sorry for the crappy iPhone photo). After a long hiatus, I am trying to get back in the shop to finish a few knives started over a year ago and also start a...