knife making advice

[vizsla]

iv very nearly finished making my first knife a folder simular idea to the svord peasant knife.
its made out of sycamore and was thinking of finishing it with either boiled linseed oil or just olive oil but was wondering if anyone has any better ideas?
also was wondering what is best to use to fix/hinge the blade, i was thinking of using a brass m4 nut and bolt but wasnt sure if it would be strong enough?
any advice thanks

 

[launditch1]

Either of those oils would be fine, but if i was doing it i'd go for the linseed oil.Just a matter of choice really..Danish oil is another choice or creamed beeswax.
And regarding the hinge pin i think a steel pin would be longer lasting.A brass pin would wear over time.

 

[vizsla]

cheers mate what size steel pin would you recomend, its qute a heavy duty knife, does it matter if ites threaded all the way

 

[launditch1]

Ive never seen threaded pins on folders before..it would work i guess.Usually the pivot pin is a plain steel rod that is rivetted over, i.e burred over with a hammer.
This site may be of interest to you.http://foldingknives.designinquiry.wikispaces.net/

as for size pin..depends on how big the knife is.

 

[vizsla]

sorry i ment if i used a nut and threaded bolt as i want to be able to remove the blade if i need to cheers

 

[brancho]

use either linseed oil or danish oil and soak the scales for a couple of hours longer if you want to darken the colour.

 

[Geoff b]

You could use a chicago screw for your pin, makes a nicer job.
This is the kind of thing, tandy has a store in northampton, or try ebay
http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/home/1290-051.aspx

Geoff.

 

[Retired Member southey]

I think i know what you mean with the blt, is one side a kind of threaded sleave rather than a nut, with a flat head slot in the top, if so i should think it would work fine,

 

[vizsla]

cheers boys think il soak it in linseed oil and try to get a pin of ebay..
weres the best place to get a piece of leather to have ago at making a small sheath?

 

[mikew]

For leather try http://www.theidentitystore.co.uk/

Oh and can we see some pics of the knife?

 

[vizsla]

thanks mikew what type of leather is best?. il try and get some photos on over the weekend if i can figure out how to do it

 

[mikew]

You want veg tanned, something around 2mm-3mm. Give them a ring they are really nice people and will be happy to talk leather. Better still pay them a visit, they are in Matlock.