Basic Slipjoints by Chris Crawford (DVD)

In this two DVD video set Chris demonstrates how to make a basic slipjoint using basic knifemaking tools. If you are new to knifemaking, and you are interested in making a pocket knife, then this video is for you.

The knife Chris makes in this video has an O1 blade and spring, G10 scales, and nickel silver pins.

Some of the topics covered are:

• Building a knife from a paper pattern
• Fitting up the blade and spring
• Blade grinding with a jig
• Heat treating the blade and spring
• Cold bluing the blade and spring
• Knife assembly

(Running Time: 2 Hours 57 Minutes)