Carbon Fiber Swayback

[Johnny Roberts]

This is the last swayback in a series of three that I heat treated at the same time. It is also my first knife to be done with carbon fiber.

I really like the look of the pattern that showed when the knife was completed. It has nice grip and solid walk and talk. The ATS-34 blade (RC 59) and spring (RC 49) are flush at all three stops and all liners and pins are stainless steel. The liners are milled and all machining marks have been polished out. The knife has been finished to a 600 grit and the hollowground blade is nice and sharp.

Thanks for looking and more pics at my website if you are interested.

Merry Christmas!

Johnny

 

[SBuzek]

T A Davidson and Bill Ruple better watch out cause there is a new star on the block.
Sweet Johnny,you should get a picture of all 3 of them together if you can.
Stan

 

[Johnny Roberts]

Thanks Stan. Especially since TA Davison and Bill Ruple are two guys that really got me interested in slip joints.

Here is a pic of the three together.

 

[Cubane]

That one turned out very nicely.

 

[Denny Eller]

Wow, Johnny, you make really nice swaybacks! And those sheaths are terrific, also. I really like the one on the far right.

 

[Craig]

Very nice Johnny. Keep posting them when you can.

 

[Pieter]

Yes Wow Johnny, I love that slip joint.

 

[SPAknives]

It's not every day you see a swayback in carbon fiber. That is pretty bad ass! They are all dang nice looking!

 

[Billy Helton]

Those are fantastic. Great job

 

[BruceM]

Great job Johnny, love the use of the carbon fiber.

 

[Bruce Bump]

Man, those are sweet! Yeah ya dont see slip joints with carbon fibre generally. Old design with new materials, should last and last.

 

[Johnny Roberts]

Thanks for the kind words, guys.

You really hit on what I am striving for, Bruce - traditional patterns with newer materials.

Thanks again, everyone.

Back to the shop.....

Johnny

 

[Sean Cochran]

Great looking set Johnny.
That Carbon fiber is off the hook! I had to do a double take, at first glance it doesnt look like carbon.

Sean

 

[BossDog]

Johnny, you sure got the hang of those...nice knives.

 

[dan van]

Johnny, Really nice group of knives, Dan

 

[Johnny Roberts]

This knife is now posted in the For Sale under the Knives-Folders section.

Johnny

 

[dan van]

Johnny, beautiful knives. Dan

 

[janekc]

What kinda pIn is used on the pivot ?

 

[Johnny Roberts]

Hey janekc, they are shadow pivot pins.

Basically, they are .250 pinstock with a 3/32 pivot pin through the center.

There is a really good "how-to" in the tutorial section.

Thanks for everyones comments and interest.

Johnny

 

[T.A. DAVISON]

Thanks Stan. Especially since TA Davison and Bill Ruple are two guys that really got me interested in slip joints.

Here is a pic of the three together.

Hey beautiful knives - BUT don't blame me for your insanity.....:biggrin:

Keep up the great work.

TA



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