BearMan Posted October 24, 2014 Report Posted October 24, 2014 Hi Everybody, Here are a few of the things I've done recently. As several of you know, I've been working on making some swivel knives. I've made some prototypes to see what works the best. What I've found is as much as I love wood both natural & stabilized,,, wood is just not the best material for swivel knives as it just doesn't provide quite enough grip to work properly. I'll still make some made out of wood just because they are pretty. But, most will be a Hybrid with wood in the non grip areas with a medium or fine knurled brass section where you grip. A course knurl will hurt fingers after you use it for a while. Also, my knives are made with the bearing assembly consisting of 2 bearings which provide the smoothest free spinning action. Even my "Micro" knife has 2 bearings. The "Micro" knife was something I made just to see how small I could make it. The barrel is 3/16" dia. & it does have some adjustment for length. The only blades I plan on making is for my "Micro" knife. which uses a 1/16" -1/8" blade. All the rest, I strongly suggest the Henley blades or Bob Beards blades. They are the best blades I've used. Another feature I plan to put in most all of them is some friction holes in the yoke to give better control. Not all will have the extra file work on the yoke & bearing box,,, but if you are wanting something special, I'm sure we can create you a beautiful knife. The "Mini Maul" key fob is just something I'm playing with. I'm thinking of making a "Mini Head knife" fob,, & a "Mini Swivel knife" fob also. I guess I'll have to give up sleeping!! hehehe Thanks for looking. Ed
King's X Posted October 24, 2014 Report Posted October 24, 2014 Welcome to a new hot market. i wish you well in your new endeavor.
Members WyomingSlick Posted October 24, 2014 Members Report Posted October 24, 2014 "wood is just not the best material for swivel knives as it just doesn't provide quite enough grip to work properly. Wood would work well if you checkered it like found on a fine gun stock. It shouldn't be too difficult to make a tool holder for your lathe that will allow you to use conventional wood checker tools
BearMan Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks Sam & Papaw,,, they will be in the $65.00-$90.00 range.
Members MonicaJacobson Posted October 25, 2014 Members Report Posted October 25, 2014 Very cool! I really like the one with the small amount of green burl on the top.
Members billybopp Posted October 25, 2014 Members Report Posted October 25, 2014 Very cool knives! All beautiful. I especially like the micro knife. There are times when working on very fine detail that it's hard to see what you're doing around the knife body, and it seems like that might be great for those situations. Bill
BearMan Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks everybody!! Monica, that one is my fav so far. I just got done making a mini swivel knife & head knife to go with the Mini Maul key fob. Altho, I soon realized,,, a Mini Head knife doesnt work so good in a pocket,,, it snags everytime,,, hehehe It's pretty though. I'll get some pictures on as soon as I get back from some errands. Thanks,,, Ed
BearMan Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Posted October 25, 2014 Here are a couple new additions to the Key Fobs. A Mini Swivel knife & a Mini Head knife. The Mini Head knife is probably not a good choice if you are putting it in a pocket as it will grab everything.
hidepounder Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 Great pieces Ed! Can't wait to see what's next!!!!
Members MonicaJacobson Posted October 25, 2014 Members Report Posted October 25, 2014 Wow, those are sweet.
King's X Posted October 25, 2014 Report Posted October 25, 2014 I could see one of those baby swivel knife key fob for my collection.
Members silverbullet Posted October 25, 2014 Members Report Posted October 25, 2014 Super I like the mini maul key chain , if you make a bunch ,how much for one, thanks Gary
BearMan Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Posted November 18, 2014 Thanks Everybody!! For some reason I'm not getting notifications of when I get a responce on here anymore. Sorry about the delay. The MIni BearMaul key fobs are $35.00 plus shipping. I'm going to be starting on a new batch of swivel knives & key fobs in about a week or so. So,,, if you have any special ideas,,, let me know, I may just make it. Thanks,, Ed
rawcustom Posted November 25, 2014 Report Posted November 25, 2014 Beautiful work Ed. If I fully abandon my swivel knife project I know where I will be buying one.
Members akuluka Posted December 13, 2014 Members Report Posted December 13, 2014 Beautiful work. wondering how much for that micro knife. would be good for fine lines & corners i bet.
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