Assembly and peening a slipjoint with a reveal at the end

Assembly and peening a slipjoint with a reveal at the end. Very brief overview on how its done, or at least how I do it. enjoy. Please add comments, like and subscribe if you have enjoyed it.

[@derekstang7045]

That is the nicest slip joint I have ever seen

[@MeadesKnives]

Derek Stang thanks Derek. 👍🏻

[@MeadesKnives]

Derek Stang thanks Derek. 👍🏻

👌👏👏👏fantástica very very nice

[@woodieturner7468]

Thank you for the tip about the center spring tension pin. I am new to knife making and most videos seem to skip this step!

[@MeadesKnives]

Woodie Turner it’s a pleasure. All the best with your knife making journey.

[@cintage]

What a gorgeous knife!

[@This_Old_Man_68]

Absolutely beautiful knife and fantastic tutorial.

[@MeadesKnives]

many thanks Mr S

[@dennismichas285]

Thanks for a very informative video, I am an aspiring knife maker in Gauteng and find your work very inspiring 💥💥💥👍

[@mlopezrossi]

Love this folding knfe! Congrats!

[@sandradaley4406]

Love to have one but with an easy open handle its brilliant craftsmanship 😲 omg i need one please please please

[@MeadesKnives]

Hey Sandra. Thanks so much for your kind words. 👍🏻

[@brussel4242]

Nice work. I'm trialing some slip joints at the moment, up to now only been concentrating on fixed blades. Appreciate your videos, nice to see other makers and their methods. Ian, oldoakknives.

[@MeadesKnives]

Ian Howe thanks for your comment. All the best. 👊🏻

[@loricastro3772]

Wonderfulll job, thanls a lot for share!

[@sandradaley4406]

Omg I'm in love wish i can get one wooooow

[@SugarcreekForge]

Beautiful work and gorgeous knife, brother!

[@MeadesKnives]

much appreciated !

[@garethbaus5471]

Beautiful knife, thanks for the tips.

[@MeadesKnives]

its a pleasure

[@iunderw2]

I personally don't like the Damascus blade but finish of the handle looks amazing

[@MeadesKnives]

thanks yes its not everybodies cup of tea but if done well, at least one can appreciate the workmanship that went into it.

[@riaanleroux_za]

Thanks for sharing, beautiful work! Did you make the phosphor bronze bushings yourself or could you acquire it somewhere locally in SA?

[@armannan8178]

Wellmade sir

[@jguzman472]

Are these made from kits or you make these yourself

[@jtb_5]

Cool video! Thanks for sharing.

[@MeadesKnives]

It’s a pleasure. Sorry to reply so late.

[@tleav61]

Wow! Very nice!

[@MeadesKnives]

tleav61 thanks

[@brysonalden5414]

Beautiful work!

[@MeadesKnives]

many thanks

[@Asthmos]

outstanding

[@esrahansenoutdoorsandselfr563]

great video thanks for shareing im from new zealand and a major knife nut that barlow looks so good would love a custom slipjoint one day

[@MeadesKnives]

ESRA HANSEN OUTDOORS AND SELF RELIANCE thanks Ezra 👍🏻

[@HoutmeyersP]

Very good looking slipjoint....tough long lasting material choice and beautifully finished. Question : i saw in your previous vid that you chamfer the pivot pin before peening. Well i found that somethimes the pin does not fill the chamfer completely and a very tiny gap can become visible after grinding and polishing the scales and pivot pin further down. I tried some peening on scraps without the small chamfer and they hold equally well since the pin becomes wider by peening and it pushes out at the sides even without any chamfering. I got a very clean and unvisible connection that way. Whats your take on this ??

[@MeadesKnives]

HoutmeyersP I chamfer the pin only to enter it into the knife. After that I flatten the pins again to ensure they flare well and fill the holes as you mentioned. For me it’s essential to flatten the pins again before peening. Spot on.

[@chriscoulter2784]

Is that a metal washer on the outside of your pivot pin? Love the videos!

[@MeadesKnives]

yes, its a brass washer

[@themostdopekids]

You made this knife?! I would love to own one just like it! How much would it cost for one with a normal carbon steel blade? (no damascus)

[@MeadesKnives]

Alex Bown hi Alex. At the moment my books are closed. Please drop by my Facebook group meades knives. Guys selling and trading all the time. Kind regards. Thys.

[@blitzshoba123]

Superb knife.

[@MeadesKnives]

thanks Justin

[@WoodsGhost]

Why does the orientation of the phosphor bronze bushing matter? Is it chamfered a certain way? Or is there a recess in one or both of the liners? Beautiful work btw.

[@MeadesKnives]

Zack Chambers sorry Zack. Only saw this now. If the inner hole is not concentric with the outer diameter of the bush, then it def does matter with regarding to spring height that it stays in position. Otherwise it makes no difference.

[@WoodsGhost]

Meades Knives thanks for the reply I've watched that same part probably 30 times and never could quite understand the reasoning until your response (if I'm being honest it took a few times reading your reply and watching again for it to sink in.) I guess I had presumed that the bushing was a precision made piece with extremely tight tolerances. Then I remembered that would only be in a perfect world. And nothing in knife making can ever be easy lol thanks again for the great video and response!

[@aldogressa6708]

Show! did you use stainless steel pivot, pins and washers?

[@MeadesKnives]

exterior stainless steel shadow pivot, stainless pins and interior brass pivot and brass washers

[@AlekseiA5]

Очень красивые ножи

[@ralfkessler]

Hey how do you peen the pin so fast. I ca not peen my pins that fast. Great job

[@MeadesKnives]

thanks very much, doesnt take too much time, probably about a minute per pin per side

[@MrKakuendeladze]

Very nice. Beauty. Can you give me template picture of the blade. I also want ro make slipjoint knifa like that. Thanks in advance

[@MeadesKnives]

Thanks my friend. Currently I cannot share templates but so appreciate your interest. In time I will design one which I will make freely available to share for people to try out. 👍🏻

[@warrenwhelan9303]

as someone who wants to learn how to make a slip joint, having a video in fast forward makes it impossible

[@MeadesKnives]

hi warren, sorry about that. at some point i will do a detailed masterclass type video of how i do it

[@ralfkessler]

so no idea of pin material no good pic of grinding pin and when u try to show not a great view So ok vid but no detail.

[@MeadesKnives]

ra Kessler pin material is stainless 308 welding rod 2,4mm in diameter.