Bushcraft Tanto Friction Folder

[Richie'66]

I have had permission from Warren to do this. the idea came from this thread ; http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?126577-Bush-tanto-all-done-and-pics-added

My take on Warren's design , a Warren Smith Bushcrafting Tanto Friction Folder (WSBTFF).

The idea.

Transfered to paper after transfering rough dimensions

Make sure the handle idea actually works and blade fits neatly within it.

In the rough after initial grind of both blade and handle.

What it looks like in the hand (rough and bloody BIG) :O:O

Getting there.

Further refinements.

After HT.

Showing my stampings ......please note the 'B' is back to front or upside down if you like , anyway it's too late once it's stamped

Got to do a clean up grind , polish a little . make and insert pivot pin , and the finish the handle.
Oh handle material is Tufnol , I thought I'd use that as there was talk of dyeing this stuff a couple of days ago so thought it would be good to show

Hope you like the pics Warren even if they are a bit rough....taken on the workshop floor they were


The knife has now been finished . The Tufnol dyed with Fiebings leather dye.
Blade is O1 and is 4.5mm thick.
Cutting edge is 118mm long .
Overall length is 280mm.

Here's the pics.

Thanks for looking everyone.

 

[TomBartlett]

Wow, that's a great start-to-finish post. Kinda like a huge svord peasant.

 

[Everything Mac]

Nicely done as always Richie.

Andy

 

[Wilderbeast]

Wow love it buddy nice work!

 

[andybysea]

Like the looks of that! kinda like Incredible Hulks shaving razor,

 

[Richie'66]

Thanks everyone , I like the Hulk Shaver comment
It'll be going to Comrie with me for a little testing.

 

[Culloch]

It never ceases to amaze me what comes out of the "Lab", you're like a mad scientist on crystal meth!
Look forward to having a play with that mate. Must admit when you said you were itching to make a folder I was expecting a folding Seax or Bowie!
Top job as usual mate!

 

[Richie'66]

It never ceases to amaze me what comes out of the "Lab", you're like a mad scientist on crystal meth!
Look forward to having a play with that mate. Must admit when you said you were itching to make a folder I was expecting a folding Seax or Bowie!
Top job as usual mate!

Well , I must admit the thought has since crossed my mind as those two types of blades are favourites.

 

[sasquatch]

That's a beast of a folder! Very different, it's always great to see something fresh!

 

[HHazeldean]

Nice looking folder, interesting design.

 

[Barn Owl]

Braw beast there Richie.

 

[Richie'66]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments.