Nessmuck folder-Pre 1865?

[Deadeye]

Always liked the nessmuck knives so thought I'd try making a folder, this is the results, Thanks for looking.
Deadeye

 

[Deadeye]

another pic

 

[Deadeye]

and another, sorta looks like one, don't it?

 

[LRB]

Sorta kinda. More sorta than kinda. Looks really good either way.

 

[JamesG]

Great looking friction folder

 

Don't know if it looks like a Nessmuck, but it do look good. Looks pretty handy too with the blade shape. Would go great in a possible's bag.

 

[Deadeye]

Thanks, guys, I really appreciate your comments.
I was thinking Nessmuck but it's kinda hard to get the exact shape in a 3" blade. I had that piece of Elk antler and also made the blade to fit the antler.
Blademaker, yep it's going into one of my bags, it's a good skinning design.
Deadeye

 

[jethro224]

yep it's going into one of my bags

Dang, I was hopin' it was going in my Christmas stocking.

:haha:

That's a sweet looking little folding knife Deadeye. You done good. :thumbsup:

 

[lonehunter]

yep it's going into one of my bags

Dang, I was hopin' it was going in my Christmas stocking.

It aint made of coal Jethro. :haha:

Good looking knife Deadeye! :thumbsup:

 

[hoochiepapa]

Very nice! Tell me please is there anything other than your hand that keeps the blade open? I understand the term "friction folder", but is there a lock of any sort?

 

[BillinOregon]

Sweet package, with very nice file work!

 

[50cal.cliff]

Very nice! Tell me please is there anything other than your hand that keeps the blade open? I understand the term "friction folder", but is there a lock of any sort?

Mike on a true friction folder the friction at the pivot pin and the hand are what holds them open, no lock.

There is a type of lock back folder that dates back to the 1800's. It had a spring on the outside on the spine of the knife. Once locked you released it with the use of a ring. I am having a brain fart this morning and can't think for the life of me what they are called. Wick is the man that can answer this question. Maybe he will chime in.

 

[jethro224]

Dang, I was hopin' it was going in my Christmas stocking.

It aint made of coal Jethro. :haha:

:rotf: ... :slap:

 

[Deadeye]

Mike, yep, it's your hand on the blade extention
that holds it open and also it's very friction tight.
Deadeye

 

[Deadeye]

Gee Jethro, you should'a asked sooner, I already got my name on it. :haha:

 

[gmww]

:bow: Simplistic and beautiful! :bow:

 

[hoochiepapa]

Thanks, clif, got your pt.