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I was wondering if any of you could share any info that would help with the construction of multiple blade slipjoints. I believe I have it worked out in my head but that's not saying to much. Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks for all the comments. Sometimes they are a struggle. I am away from my shop for months at a time. Hard to pick up where you left off sometimes. Spring is here and time to take the mother cows to the high country. Probably won't get to build another one till at least November. Big thanks...

In reply to Mr. Niro's question. The Parser is made from one piece of quarter in spring steel scavenged from an old baler. It was then folded in half. The legs of the parser were then drawn flat probably 3/8 wide. I am pretty simple minded though a brace would work better I just chucked it up in...

If your part of the saddle making community particularly out west you are familiar with the name Bob Douglas. He has some of the finest leather working tools available. Also being a very respected saddle maker himself. I was very pleased when he asked me to make a knife for him. Though not...

In answer to previous question. Maybe several. Template is made from hardened 1095. You can drill a hole or a couple then attack it with your needle files to get desired shield shape. Then harden the template. As some of you are probably aware the seems to be little no information on parsers...

Yes I made this tool myself. It was made out of a 1/4 inch spring steel rod scavenged out of a baler. I discovered that a hand drill works just fine to run this. The handle is dyed bone.

Sorry Forget finished knife photos It turned out ok. I am my worst critic. Always striving to be better.

Haven't posted in some time. Haven't built too many knives either. 2012 was a terrible year as far as drought. Worked our tails off keeping livestock on feed what little of that there was. Blessed with a new son on my birthday back in November. Between that a filling other custom orders knives...

What requirements would this knife have to meet to participate in this. Sounds interesting to me. Rustic is right up my alley. Or maybe its crude. Can't remember.

Having used a straight razor for 10 or 12 years and needing a new one in a desperate way this is this is the result. Having searched the internet for useful information on building a razor I emailed a Mr. Charles Lewis. He was kind enough to answer a few of my questions. The following is the...

Great looking knives. I like seeing that as much thought went into the sheaths as the blades. I could draw some inspiration from that pair.

That's my kind of knife. Very clean. And just the right size. Gives me something to work towards as far as fit and finish.

I think Culpepper calls this one autumn gold. It is hard to tell by the photos but it is more of a burnt orange.

Boy its been a busy January. First week I spent a few days in Idaho with silversmith Dave Alderson. That was a humbling experience. Had a great time. I have lots of practice ahead of me. Spent time learning how to do some push engraving and may have got a little distracted in the evenings...

Just sold the one with copper inlays to one of my oldest friends. It wasn't meant for sale. But when he said it was a christmas present for his father I couldn't turn him down. He wanted the silver inlayed one but unfortunatley it was spoken for. So he ordered one anyway. This was a nice...

The match strike in the nail nick was just what was on my mind. I think to achieve a more crisp definition you would want to do it hot. Problem is you are taking your flat piece of steel and beating it all to hell. Also have to go through the annealing process all over again after hot stamping...

For the guys who don't like copper. Got the silver inlayed one done today. Was going to finish another one but the bone cracked on me when I was pinning. Just a teaser photo. Only took one before I left the shop.

This one was practice. Next one will be white bone and fine silver inlay.

Inlayed copper on steel bolsters. Simple but looks good. 3.5 inches closed. Any insights. Sorry about the picture quality. I forgot to mention I tried something new. I hot punched the nail nick. Took about three heats to get it to depth. I believe I like it better because it undercuts the upper...

Alright I have a picture of the first three slipjoints in order from left to right. The first one I will say turned out pretty good considering that the drill press at the ranch wouldn't accept a 3/32 drill bit. Ended up using a hand drill. Great lesson in the mechanics of slipjoints. I tend to...