Now, that may sound strange to most people. Why would you want to
do this, when there are so many low price and attractive knives for sale?
Many people have asked me this many times. Most people are satisfied with a small knife
that they can carry in their pocket. They use it to clean their fingernails, open envelopes, etc.
Others want a hunting knife that they can pry or pound on in splitting out game. If they lose it,
so what, it did not cost much.
The small majority of people look at a knife as a very important tool, one to take care of, and
not to be without. These people want a knife that will last a long time, or a lifetime. They also
want a knife that will hold an edge, and sharpens easily.
Most people that make knives, or thinking about making knives, are not satisfied with the
knives that are available. Making their own is one way to get what they want.
This book is about making fix blades, folders, spring backs and Lock backs. I will show the
reader how to make these knives in this book, as well as many other processes that will be
useful as well as save you much time. I also go into the advance phase of the Knife Makers
art that includes casting of special parts and fittings. This will allow a higher profit margin on
duplicated knives.
I will show the reader how to make one or a dozen knives, using patterns or templates. This
method eliminates hours of work on the knife. After making a dozen or more knives, you can
expect to be able to make a first class folder in eight hours or less.
The equipment needed is not that expensive, and most people that like to make things will
have some of the equipment that I will describe in the next chapter.
Each knife that you build can be a beauty, and a work of art. It will surprise you of the beauty
and the uniqueness of the knives you build. They are sleek and graceful, and you can build
each with your personal touch.
I do not normally go into the making of fix blade knives, but the casting of special parts will be
valuable to you in this area. I made most of my knives as fix blades for more than forty years.
I started make folders about five years ago and from that time on have made nothing but
folders. Folders are for me much easier than ridged knives, and more useful.
Do not let other knife makers discourage you from making folders? Many that I have met
have told me they tried to make one and it took twice as long to make as a fix blade. They
are right. If you try to make a folder, using the same methods as making a fix blade, it will
take a long time.
do this, when there are so many low price and attractive knives for sale?
Many people have asked me this many times. Most people are satisfied with a small knife
that they can carry in their pocket. They use it to clean their fingernails, open envelopes, etc.
Others want a hunting knife that they can pry or pound on in splitting out game. If they lose it,
so what, it did not cost much.
The small majority of people look at a knife as a very important tool, one to take care of, and
not to be without. These people want a knife that will last a long time, or a lifetime. They also
want a knife that will hold an edge, and sharpens easily.
Most people that make knives, or thinking about making knives, are not satisfied with the
knives that are available. Making their own is one way to get what they want.
This book is about making fix blades, folders, spring backs and Lock backs. I will show the
reader how to make these knives in this book, as well as many other processes that will be
useful as well as save you much time. I also go into the advance phase of the Knife Makers
art that includes casting of special parts and fittings. This will allow a higher profit margin on
duplicated knives.
I will show the reader how to make one or a dozen knives, using patterns or templates. This
method eliminates hours of work on the knife. After making a dozen or more knives, you can
expect to be able to make a first class folder in eight hours or less.
The equipment needed is not that expensive, and most people that like to make things will
have some of the equipment that I will describe in the next chapter.
Each knife that you build can be a beauty, and a work of art. It will surprise you of the beauty
and the uniqueness of the knives you build. They are sleek and graceful, and you can build
each with your personal touch.
I do not normally go into the making of fix blade knives, but the casting of special parts will be
valuable to you in this area. I made most of my knives as fix blades for more than forty years.
I started make folders about five years ago and from that time on have made nothing but
folders. Folders are for me much easier than ridged knives, and more useful.
Do not let other knife makers discourage you from making folders? Many that I have met
have told me they tried to make one and it took twice as long to make as a fix blade. They
are right. If you try to make a folder, using the same methods as making a fix blade, it will
take a long time.
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