lockback folder part 2.

[Kevin Smith]

The first one I tried was a failure, I could get it to open good, but when closed the blade was loose.

I'm doing this with minimal tools. No mill machine yet.

This one I sketched on a piece of paper and played with it and came up with this shape, I'm a fan of the tanto shape.

I'm doing this mock up with mild steel from home depot just to see if it works, if it does I'll use knife steel.

[Kevin Smith]

Keep in mind this is a mock up.

Closed position.

[WildThings]

Come on with it!

[Jermdog01]

Come on with it!

X2

[Kevin Smith]

I haven't had a chance to get much done, this is just a mild steel mock up.

I got the lock bar fitted, but I haven't worked on the spring yet.





Once I get it working I'll have a template to cut one out of knife steel.

[hebegb]

Relax, Kevin. Nobody's gonna mock your mock up

[Bvallet]

Looks great.

[Kevin Smith]

I did a little more today, originally I had a pin to stop the blade when closed, I didn't like it so I redid the lock bar and I'm happy now. I also cut the spring it's thin but I think it'll work if tempered right.