My Saddle Back Folder disassembles easily. Or, at least it has since I did not yet make permanent connections; it comes apart easily. I've picked at it here and there, when I had an hour to relax, between Holiday opportunities.

I have finished the parts and carved it.

Later, the Boys and I have designed and made a Rubber Band Gun. I designed a neat trigger/sear mechanism. Oh the possibilities!!! Hah!!

Enjoy ...
Gary

Here are the previous stage of the folder and then it's current stage.





Hope you Like it!
Gary

Gary,

That is a sweeeet little folder!

Wishing you and Kelly a belated merry Christmas and a happy, healthy new year.

Lon

Gary
That turned out great . The acorns & and oak leaves are a great addition. Did you say that was bone ? It sure looks like antler . I was asking because I was wondering if you used your new vacuum system for the staining / stabilizing on it . I love the color .
Thanks

Thanks
Kurt

Hi Kurt.

It's a split antler. Yes. I might have said that I made a bone spacer between the two sides. Some species of deer have barely any honeycomb structure inside. Others have more. You are correct, for some projects, I could use my vacuum method. However, were I want the outside to remain natural, I'll use my traditional method of petrifying the interior honeycomb.

I like the color too. Thanks. I mixed the dye.

There are quite a few different techniques used in these knives from the more traditional build. They do have a more obvious "handmade" origon. But they can be made to a quite elegant level.

Thanks Kurt!
Gary

Gary

What a beautiful knife this turned out to be. I love it!! This knife really does it for me.. you need to make another.


Karl

Hi Karl,

Do you mean I need to make another .... for me????

Really glad you like it. Wait til it's done. Sssshhhhh .....

Gary

Ok Gary...waiting..... Great rubber band guns btw.

This folder really is great looking! Very nice work, as stated the art work on it is a great addition gives a natural touch! Is the piece with the file work brass?
Nice work!

Matt

Thanks Matt,

Piece with filework is bone.

Glad you like it!

Gary



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Beautiful knife Gary!!! I like it and hope that you can enjoy it for a good time.

Gary
Julio put a little whistle emoji ( innocent) on his comment . You better watch it ! I can see that look in his eye ....

Thanks
Kurt

Hah!

Kurt - I had missed that!

So now that's Karl, Julio, AND the Insurance people ...all with an eye on my pocketknife ....

WOW Gary, as I was watching that build I never expected this result. Truly beautiful!
Thanks for sharing,
Jeff

Thanks Jeff,

I appreciate your comments. I'm pretty good at making my own knives too nice for me. Hah!

Hope you find a smile today,
Gary

Gary, That's looking beautiful! I have always liked your "acorns and oak leaves".
If you complete that knife, you know you won't be able to keep it....

Scott