Modified Linerlock

[paps]

Here's one I just finished up and was something that I've been wanting to try for awhile. It is basically a linerlock that uses the backspacer as a spring to keep the blade closed instead of using the detent ball bearing...much like a slipjoint. I like the way it keeps the blade more securely closed than the detent method, but it does make the blade a little bit harder to thumb open. There is no tension on the spring once the blade is out of the handle. I used a couple pieces of titanium sandwiched together for the backspacer/spring. I know this has been done before by other makers and there are some production folders made this way too. Thought it was a good idea and just had to give it a shot. One other advantage to building a linerlock this way is that you don't need the extra clearance for the ball bearing. Here's the rest of the specs:

Blade -ATS34; 2 5/8" tip to bolsters; hollow ground, satin finish
Ti backspacer and liners
Raindrop Mokume Gane bolsters
Impala jigged bone scales
Onyx inset in thumb stud
Overall length 6 1/2"; 3 3/4" closed

Thanks for lookin! -Phil

 

[SpeedyGonzales]

That looks beautiful Phil!

 

[franklin]

awesome paps still working on my first liner it takes a curtain person to make um like that and i'm not the one great job

 

[paps]

Thanks fellas!