February 9, 2014 in Folding Knives, Just finished up my first friction folder, came out decent (imho), but it was a learning experience. Drill the pivot and the stop pin hole (think open position). The handle pivots on a steel pin; the extended tang on the rear of the blade and the pressure of the user's hand keep the blade open in use. Oct 3, 2015 - This is a hand made custom fiction folder knife made with a 1095 high carbon steel blade and blue G-10 handle and black G-10 spacer that is 7" overall with a 2 1/2" cutting edge. I cut the spacer and tang pin. DIY Projects. JK Knives Moderator Moderator Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider. DIY and Crafts. Cold headed parts are available with a variety of head styles available including standard IFI heads, button heads, truss heads, pan heads and others. that one is for a "Piemontais". I used a 1/8 mild steel pivot pin with no washers except on the outside of the scales where the the ends of the pivot pin … • Disc rotates on the hinge pin, creating very low pivot friction, so little wear in operation. Includes a side carry right hand leather sheath.   Your link has been automatically embedded. Ray walks thru the entire process for a folder! The handle pivots on a steel pin; the extended tang on the rear of the blade and the pressure of the user's hand keep the blade open in use. 6,968. Dimensions: 5 1/2" long closed, 6 3/4" open, with a 3" long by 1" wide blade. It uses the handle’s friction against the tang to stay open. A friction folder typically has a pin somewhere in the handle, either near the pivot, or further down the handle that acts as a tang-stop. Make sure to show off your stuff if you are a knife maker or collector. You can very carefully adjust the tension on the blade by hammering each pin a little more. The friction helps the blade stay closed. Bewaard door Pieter. Nick I'll put a picture of it up soon. In this video I show my blade design and shaping process. oldanvilyoungsmith, Simple folding knives such as this date back as far as the Roman period. The design of a friction folder has an extended tang. i'm wondering if i could rig up a liner lock to engage that finger when the blade is open. save hide report. Jun 30, 2018 - Friction Folder Knives. Once you have done this you can use your temporary pins to check everything out. then resanded slightly and dyed it, with the goal of making it look well used but cared for. I made a friction folder using brass liners and cocobolo handle scales with a spacer between the scales made from the same steel as the blade. This knife has evolved through the need for a UK legal carry knife, that is a non- locking knife with a blade under 3″ in length. The Ultra Light pivot and takedown pins are precision CNC machined from billet 7075 aluminum for durability. I built a working paper model and had it fresh in my mind. 3 comments. Over 9000 knife and holster making supply items. Above is a photo of the finished product, open. To adjust opening tension? Unsurprisingly, the Spyderco Friction Folder is an adaptation of a custom folder designed by Filip De Leeuw.   You cannot paste images directly. (on the first picture if a friction folder blade without tail, the following picture are with a friction folder blade with tail because i forgot when i cut the first blade that i had to make something with tail )) I marked the pivot point I drilled at 4,8mm Positioning of the scale. From 1890 to 1955, Opinells were used with great success with no locking ring at all, just a strait up friction folder.   Pasted as rich text. The blade rides on a pivot and stops at both ends of its rotation via a stop pin. A friction folder has no spring or locking mechanism to hold it open or closed. Put me down for a friction folder if not closed yet. 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