I made my own Ti clip out of some .050 sheet and you definitely want to heat it as has been mentioned. I think .040 probably would’ve been slightly better for me. If you’ve done any sheet metal work before, there are definitely some similarities. Making hard angles is harder the thicker the material-you’ll get a slight radius where the material “bunches” up. I used a cereal box and drew on it then cut it up for a bit of a template. I put that on the Ti and cut that out oversized. I drilled clearance holes in the clip and scale, then tapped the liners. I wanted the clip to sit down into the scale, so I carefully marked the scale (micarta) and milled our a recess and kept checking for the fit.
The clip is certainly functional and I’m glad I made it rather than using a pre-made one. I feel like making one to match the design of the folder helps add a nice touch. That being said, I learned a lot and hopefully the next ones will be nicer. Hope yours turns out how you want it.
Jeremy
