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hawkthrower — Pattern welded friction folder
Published: 2007-06-13 00:57:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 4342; Favourites: 39; Downloads: 160
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An early form of folding knife, commonly known as a friction folder since it has no spring to hold the blade open or closed.The blade is forged from a car coil spring.
The handle is my first attempt at pattern welding (damascus steel), from a billet of three pieces of mild steel and two of wrought iron. I don't have a buzzbox, so I have to make the initial weld the old fashioned way, wiring everything together, which is a pain. It came out rather well for a first attempt. It's one piece, folded at the bottom and shaped to cradle the blade when closed.
8 5/16" long when open.
I don't make a lot of knives, but I've been wanting to try a folder. I want to make more of these simple folding knives, using antler and wood for the handle materials.
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Comments: 14
that is amazing. it reminds me of the old razors, and of a stiletto switchblade. I really need to get my own forge and have a go.
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The handle came out great. The pattern is very nice.
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i love it, it almost has a wood grain feel to it
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Very nice. The iron/steel handle is a nice departure from a wood or other material handle. It's a really nice look and design. Good work! Definitely a
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All metal knives are more common in machine made folding knives, but it's rare to see it on hand forged folding knives. I've seen it on a couple, but that's it.
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Yeah, but rarely do you see any sort of pattern welding for handle materials, save for some high-end production or custom folders.
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totally beautiful! great job with the riveting and the scales look really nice.
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Thank you 
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