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Title: Friction skinner
Post by: srtben on March 13, 2011, 12:34:00 PM
This is my first attempt at a folder, kind of just a trial. I think it came out alright, but I like making blades without moving parts better!    :)  
The handle is scorched padauk and the blade is 15n20.

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/KNIVES/folder.jpg)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/KNIVES/ffolder.jpg)

 (http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af354/srtben/KNIVES/folderopen.jpg)
Title: Re: Friction skinner
Post by: milehi101 on March 13, 2011, 01:10:00 PM
I kind of like these old Colonial folders.  I also like the way you did this one.  I am planning on making some in the near future
Title: Re: Friction skinner
Post by: caleb0100 on March 13, 2011, 01:37:00 PM
That is really cool! I wouldn't have known it was a first attempt. Great job.
Title: Re: Friction skinner
Post by: oldpaths on March 13, 2011, 01:44:00 PM
Of all the friction folders I've seen this is one of my favorites!!
good job.
Title: Re: Friction skinner
Post by: SveinD on March 13, 2011, 02:12:00 PM
That's really nice! Love the way the Padauk turned out!

How do you go about scorching it?
Title: Re: Friction skinner
Post by: kansas stik man on March 13, 2011, 04:47:00 PM
sweet folder
Title: Re: Friction skinner
Post by: JMR on March 13, 2011, 08:35:00 PM
Sweet looking folder, I would like to try one too but have no idea where to begin. Did you make all of the parts from scratch?
Title: Re: Friction skinner
Post by: mulie on March 14, 2011, 09:21:00 PM
That is a sweet looking folder.  My question is... How did they carry friction folders in the old days without getting poked?
Title: Re: Friction skinner
Post by: srtben on March 15, 2011, 12:00:00 AM
All the parts were made from scratch, its pretty basic really. a pivot pin, a stop pin, no liners and a small spacer on the handle. If I can do it anyone can!   :)  

 
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Originally posted by mulie:
That is a sweet looking folder.  My question is... How did they carry friction folders in the old days without getting poked?
From what I've seen they were usually carried in a pouch.