18th century folding knife

[squirehawk1774]

Here is an 18th century style folding knife that I'm working on right now. I have copied this from an original that I picked up years ago. I believe this kind of folder came from Italy from mid 19th century folders I've seen that look very similar. This one is not as big as some folders but has a blade a little over three inches.

 

[squirehawk1774]

Almost done.

 

[Harry Marinakis]

I gotta try that!

 

[squirehawk1774]

All riveted together and sitting next to the original it's copied from.

 

[Jaeger]

All riveted together and sitting next to the original it's copied from.

Very nice work! Nice to see something period correct!

 

[squirehawk1774]

Thank you Jeager.

 

[Loja man]

I like it!! Well done!!

 

[WALT53]

I like it!! Well done!!

Nice job sir .

 

[RedOneFive]

That's really nice! Ive yet to delve into the world of folders.

 

[Jay Templin]

Wow!
Jay

 

[RiverRat]

Beautiful job on a difficult to make knife. I have a folder made by Charlie Wallingford. He said that I got the last one he will ever make because they were difficult to make. I don’t know if he was kidding or not?

 

[J.D.]

Very nice work, Squirehawk. Did you have that folder on display at this years CLA show? I was allowed to take several photos of a knife very similar to yours, at the show. It's an interesting piece, and your rendition, of the original, displays very nice craftmanship.

And yes, RiverRat, making folders is very time consuming, and difficult to do well.

 

[Bnewberry]

Making a folder is harder than a fixed blade! Nice job!