Friction folder with budd blade

[Dreadhead]

Finally got around to making a handle for the budd blade I bought a while ago.
I had a nice bit if horn I thought I'd try out as I've never really used it. Made plenty of mistakes and it's full of errors, but I learned a few lessons and it's comfortable to handle so I'm sure it will get plenty of use

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[Trotsky]

Errors? You're being hard on yourself. I see a very nice looking piece of work and a very functional knife. You've done well I'd say!

 

[dwardo]

Looks like a stunner. I canne see anything wrong with it.
Infact its near the perfect pocket knife,

 

[Sparky415]

Nice steel, Nice horn, Great job!

 

[crosslandkelly]

Nice job Hamish. It's great fun learning new techniques and skills.

 

[Dogoak]

That looks like a nice worker to me Hamish

 

[Dave Budd]

nicely done as always mate

Did you put any liners in it?

 

[Dreadhead]

nicely done as always mate

Did you put any liners in it?

thanks fellas. Nah I didn't bother with any liners. Is that going to cause me any problems? I've got other firction folders that are just wood withoutliners etc figured it would be ok. worst case scenario is the handle is carp and i just make another

 

[Dave Budd]

shouldn't be a problem t all. I've never had much luck with the wooden handled folders in my pocket due to moisture changes causing them to loosen or tighten, so have always used bolts on the pivot to get around it. The liners are often a good idea with slightly weak materials like some woods and iffy bits of horn (yours looks good though).

 

[Dreadhead]

shouldn't be a problem t all. I've never had much luck with the wooden handled folders in my pocket due to moisture changes causing them to loosen or tighten, so have always used bolts on the pivot to get around it. The liners are often a good idea with slightly weak materials like some woods and iffy bits of horn (yours looks good though).

aye the wooden one i have does tighten up a wee bit with moisture but it's not too bad, though i doubt it will get used much now I have this one made

 

[Samon]

Looks lush mate! Good choice of materials too, goes well with the handsome blade.

Quite being modest and show that pocket sheath too!

 

[Dreadhead]

Haha cheers it's just a five minute jobby for now it will get a nice sheath in due course

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