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Very cool. there sure is a lot that goes into making a folder. Thanks for taking the time to post, I am enjoying this a lot.
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I did not get a lot done today. I did pick a bushel of string beans this morning and then it sort of went down hill from there. I did get some work done though. One reason I am building these knives this way is to try and show that when you don't have a real plan that you can still salvage the work and keep moving. Tomorrow I will have to adjust the thickness of the blade down a few thousandths to accommodate the metal that I have to make the backbar from. No big deal, just more work. I like to use saw mill blade steel for the backbar. It is not worth much else. I don't know what the chemical analysis is but it will not get harder than the low 50's which is not good for a whole lot. What it is good for is knife furniture. When you get ready to blue the bolsters with nitre blue you can put the backbar in with it. The bolsters (if made with a base of 1095) will turn a deep blue while the saw blade steel turns a very nice rose-burgandy color. I like it. Someday when I have nothing to do I should make some nice bolster material with this stuff and nickel. Speaking of nickel this would be a good job for our friend Mr. Nichols.
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Takes a pretty big man, to openly tell that story and make it right also. Can't wait for the next round of pictures. Good stuff David yes indeed, and frankly, the quality of his work is not the only reason I buy from David, (and Jason), but also the quality of the man. 
Sam......
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This thread is awesome! Can't wait to see more
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BTTT
Anything new to add yet Dave?
I must confess, I was born at a very early age. --Groucho Marx
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when they deserve it. --Mark Twain
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For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "If a man will not work, he shall not eat."
2 Thessalonians 3:10
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