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Slipjoint and blade size..
Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:40 pm
by FOG
Im wondering at what blade size does it become inadvisable to make a slippy. I ask because i have a 4in long by 1in wide and 1/8th thick blank cut out, and im wondering if it would be to much for it to work well as a slippy.
Thanks,Bryce
Re: Slipjoint and blade size..
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:18 am
by muskrat man
with folders add at least 3/4" (usually 1" or a shade more) to the blade length and you'll have your handle length, you're looking at around a 5"- 5 1/2" handle so it would be the size of a cokebottle, or folding hunter, good size IMO
Re: Slipjoint and blade size..
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 2:43 am
by knifemaker3
My Father-in-Law has a folding fillet knife with a 5" blade 1/16" thick. But, the handle is at least 5.5" long or longer like MM said. I wouldn't want one much longer than that myself.
But, the size you're talking is just about right for a large folder.
Post pics when it's done please!!!
Re: Slipjoint and blade size..
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:16 pm
by FOG
Thanks for the input ! Im struggling to get nail nicks that look good, when i figure that out i,ll be a happy guy.
I will post pics when i gitr done