Modern Friction Folder EDC Prototype

[FGYT]

well as shown in this Thread as a concept some months ago

Ive finally made a couple of Friction folders in a modern style with a removable locking system
i have some parts Lazer and Water jet Cut to give me some options to play with

the black one is
RWL34 blade full flat with convex secondary bevel
2mm titanium liners
3mm course black Peel ply

the Orange one is
52100 bearing steel wit ha 20 deg zero scandi grind
one 5mm Titanium Frame
one 2mm liner on 3mm orange fine Peel ply

have done a quick (sorry not a very good ) video should explain how this contraption works


[video=youtube;-R0YbVg1WMg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R0YbVg1WMg[/video]


Founds it fits nicely into a Maxpedition Mini organizer i got a few weeks ago (also with a great little torch from B&Q )

just need an adaptor plate for a Large Tekloc and it should make a base for a big EDC kit


ATB


Duncan

 

[Paganwolf]

Superb as always Duncan

 

[Tony]

Yeah, that's pretty cool,

 

[Elines]

That is really good - I love anyting that someone has thought about and designed well

 

[John Fenna]

That looks very useful

 

[The Lord Poncho]

Fantastic! Tempting me now to get a folder, but i suspect whatever i get won't be half as smart as those two. Lovely.

 

[Graham_S]

So the big question...
When are you taking orders, and how long is the waiting list?

 

[The Lord Poncho]

So the big question...
When are you taking orders, and how long is the waiting list?

Yep! !

 

[FGYT]

So the big question...
When are you taking orders, and how long is the waiting list?

Im working out what the RRP should be sensibly Then i can work back to see how many i need to batch to get it down to that price this will be effected a lot by material used and qty made

ATB

Duncan

 

[Wilderbeast]

Two Words: LOVE IT!!!!

 

[Claudiasboris]

Nice work, very impressive. Put me down for one, too!

Claudiasboris

 

[British Red]

I've been really impressed how your work has moved on mate. Thats at a whole different level though - original, looks to be really well made, good design etc. There is genuinely a future for something like that

Red

 

[Pict]

Well done! That looks like a very useful knife to have around. I love the locking bit driver. I watched the video but my computer has no sound right now. Forgive my ignorance but I just assume that locking system is OK in the UK. It looks like a very safe system. One thing we need to learn over here is to market such things as one hand opening and a locking blade as safety features.

 

[Bluemerle]

Oooh me likes that!!

 

[FGYT]

Well done! That looks like a very useful knife to have around. I love the locking bit driver. I watched the video but my computer has no sound right now. Forgive my ignorance but I just assume that locking system is OK in the UK. It looks like a very safe system. One thing we need to learn over here is to market such things as one hand opening and a locking blade as safety features.

the theory is that if you carry it without the Pin then its a EDC legal as the cutting edge is sub 3" and it does not lock tho it does suffer from the main problem all FF do in that it it can come open in the pocket as its only friction holding it

But if you do have good reason you can use the Safety pin to not only lock it solidly open but also closed

ATB

Duncan

 

[TeeDee]

Very , very Nice. Really good to see someone put up some original thought and Ideas . Big slap on the back!!.

Now , where's your website and how do I place an order.



Very Impressed!

 

[pauljm116]

Very nice work. Would be interested to know how much you'll be making them for as Id love one for my edc kit, if the waiting list isnt too long. Let me know when I can place my order.

 

[nunzionuk]

Looking nice, i do like the locking idea, maybe have some cord attached to it so you dont misplace it.

I'd get one.

 

[JohnC]

Looks very good, I'd be interested when the list gets going to go on it,,,

 

[Pict]

the theory is that if you carry it without the Pin then its a EDC legal as the cutting edge is sub 3" and it does not lock tho it does suffer from the main problem all FF do in that it it can come open in the pocket as its only friction holding it

But if you do have good reason you can use the Safety pin to not only lock it solidly open but also closed

ATB

Duncan

Interesting work-around for a difficult legal challenge much like our "assisted openers" in the US. Necessity is the mother of invention. It looks like a very solid EDC knife. Maybe a pouch that holds the knife, driver set and pin would make it complete?