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Old 10-08-2006, 09:20 PM
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Recently completed knife kit

This is a kit from Knifekits.com , I believe it is a Darrel Ralph design.
This is my 7-8th kit ? I forget how many i've made , this one is FL-001
http://www.knifekits.com/store/s-pag...main.htm~smain
Good basic kit for the beginner , easy to modify and build :thumbup:


I did some reprofiling on the frame ,changing the shape to my liking , I also reshaped the tip of the blade some to match the change in frame.
Simple "clamshell" filework on backspine area, pocket clip was also fielworked but turned out kinda funky , tried to do something different with the present holes.


Used my own 'custom' stainless steel washers , verrrrry smooth opening , walk and talks nicely , locks with a decisive 'click'.
Thumb notches on top and notches on the lock.
Scales are beautiful African quilted mahogony , my camera skills do not do the wood justice , tons and tons of chatoyance in the light.

Thumb stud , pivot screws , scale screws and clip heat colored.
I worked off and on , on this knife for about 5 weeks an hour here two hours there.
I tried to make a real backspine for it out of aluminum but messed up and gave up , maybe i'll give it another go next kit.


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Old 10-08-2006, 09:58 PM
derek parker derek parker is offline
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gotta love the heat coloring man, nice attention to detail. thats one durable little kit, dig the filework too.....
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Old 10-09-2006, 11:09 AM
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Great work!

I would like to see that mahogany in person. It looks like it is irridescent like tiger eye.

It is fun to experiment and make a kit your own, rather than just slap together parts out of a bag. Make every kit a 'custom built'. Push the envelope.

Keep up the good work.

Mike
 

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