Making a frame lock folder (with Alec Steele Damascus) - Part 1 -

[@danmichell7516]

im happy to see knives are still in the channel

[@drockhappyclown726]

Beautiful knife design

[@thesuperzfamilyvlog6607]

I wanted to make a folder and have been unsure of how to proceed. Seeing this video, I am excited. I can't wait to see how you go about doing this and get mine made.

[@Xraller]

Leave a chunk of the thick Damascus for the back spacer. Looks like you have enough length for it.

[@seansysig]

That Damascus is beautiful! I can't wait for next step.

[@chrisosh9574]

Looking good so far with nice clean lines. Slim is nice but a bit chunkier will make it a good work knife as well as not wasting Alec's Steele !

[@Fushione]

I truly love the lines of this knife, the shape is very cool!

[@mramanya]

I can't wait till you are finished. I think it's gonna look really cool.

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

So excited to see this project 👍👍👍

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks buddy👍

[@joslucas4389]

Nice video as always. Almost can't wait for part 2! It will be interesting to see how you make the locking mechanism work...

[@dennisfischer9930]

Elegant design!

[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

Another good project!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks Doug!

[@Maseraux]

There it is! Glad you finally did it!! I'd love to see another Persian Fighting style knife from you

[@gregoryaul2005]

Sweet Jeremy can't wait we've missed u

[@dustinallenphoto]

This just got me so stoked!! Great vid and can't wait to see it all come together!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much!👍

[@Brooksz-q9q]

I’m liking the design dude

[@Austin1097]

About time! Can't wait to see what you can do with it!!

[@MLCustomKnives]

Great video as always! can't wait to see you make the folder and how it will turn out!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thank you so much! 👍

[@heyimamaker]

Could your lock be notched like a V to lock the blade in? Then the rounded blade wouldnt stick out past the handle.

[@MyParkour121]

I was shocked when I saw how many trizact belts he ordered :0 Jeremy, I don't know what your doing to your belts, but I have made about 40 knives on a single a100 and a single a45 trizact belt, (obviously just polishing, not stock removal) and they're working just like on the first day. I know you make many more knives than I, but these belts will get you through the next 400-500 knives :):) The trick is to dress the belt with a diamond stone (just Hold it up to the running belt for 2 seconds) That will get all the debris that clogs up the belt out there, and even out the surface, getting all the nooks and crannies out of there. I hope I can help you getting more life out of these trizact belts, since they are hecka expensive

[@griffinbarbeau1707]

By diamond stone, do you mean a diamond sharpening stone or an actual diamond? Looking to revive some destroyed belts that my school's metal shop throws away.

[@mikestewartakastewie5685]

I’m excited man!!! What a great project!!!!

[@TheKinchaos]

Thanks Jeremy for this video

[@kristoferlowell]

Have you ever thought about getting/using a 3D printer for mock-ups?

[@amricke]

So much good stuff going on in this video. Your beard’s back, you cleaned up the garage, you started working on the knife for Alec’s steel, and your beard’s back. Lol “It’s a wicked world we live in.” - A sad fact. Looks like you may need a bit more metal on the back end of the blade to make room for the stop-pin. This may means that the pivot will have to move, either on the handle, blade or a little on both. Looks good so far though.

[@kenglass1980]

Feels like I've been waiting for this project for years!!!! Excited to see what you do with Alec's Steel(e) I need a new edc so this will be my motivation.cheers J K

[@heyimamaker]

LOL, sounds like my kids. "How was school?" "Boring" "What did you learn?" "Nothing"

[@Simplelittlelife]

hahahaha👍

[@bbridges100]

That’s exactly what my kids say lol!

[@allinghamremovals4868]

is there a part 2 yet?

[@rhazuul]

It would be quite the undertaking (especially for a novice blacksmith/bladesmith) to forge that billet down to a workable size. That being said, it will be a shame to grind it down to thickness and lose all that material when it could be forged down and lengthened to where you could get a couple folder blades out of that one billet. Perhaps a call or e-mail to Alec on how to best utilize as much of the billet as possible? Or maybe find someone to forge it down for you if you arent confident enough in your ability to do so? Good luck with the build either way though. Eager to see more.

[@lotriguitarist]

i love that slick design! but with that handle shape i can already see the blade cutting your thumb in between the scales when it‘s closed... also the tip of the blade will catch on your finger when too close to the edge of the scales... so maybe make the handle a bit thicker?

[@NuManXplore]

Great start to the collab with Alec. That knife is going to be sweet man, keep up the good work!

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks Nathan, I appreciate it! 👍

[@christiespears]

Under the pivot hole on the blade where it is rounded there should be a flat section for the frame lock to catch and hold it open

[@cameronmcpeak5183]

Never could wrap my head around Strathmore’s road system haha

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hahaha, I know right?! 😆👍

[@jpc27210]

How do you determine the location and shape of the pivot. I have a makers book that vaguely goes over folders, but i was curious what your plan was

[@stephanbeck4608]

You need a drafting tool called a circle template. good for accurate circles smaller than a compass will do.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Stephan Beck he had a circle jig hanging with his French-curves. The issue with using it is being 100% accurate with centering each circle on the same center. A compass is better for his application here.

[@sk8rboi290]

Use compressed air with like an 1/8 needle tip while pulling and they should pull right off.

[@richardbohlingsr3490]

I'd make the prototype out of mild steel or alum till you get the shapes worked out. It's going to be a fun project.

[@flextho7134]

What was that program you used on your Mac to draw that out??

[@kolakng552]

was there ever a part 2??

[@FwDJ1324]

What happened to the project?

[@joelwalker8308]

Wonderful country here in NZ we can bearly see 500m ahead when we're driving,east coast

[@willk5413]

Great video! God bless!

[@orobinson7429]

How are you liking the KMG? I'm about to order one. I had asked on a previous video if you had problems with belt wobble? Any feedback would be great, thanks!! Keep up the great work!

[@LifeinFarmland]

Just wondering what you like more about the IKEA pegboard. This should be a fun build to watch unfold. :)

[@Simplelittlelife]

It’s more of a plastic and the way the legs hook in is faster and more robust than any of the regular pegs I’ve been able to find. And being ikea, it’s reasonably priced👍 Thanks buddy!

[@dean1708987]

U live in beautifu place,great view

[@PhazonTheIM]

Awesome Video! Yes its sad that people think that stealing is okay. The end doesn't justify the means in every case.

[@mvano6517]

Finally!!!

[@tonybowers9490]

That smaller compass. It was with your bike stuff. In that small pile just to the right of the larger pile. :-) Just joking. My work area looks like that. And, I usually spend more time looking for my tools than I do using them! :-)

[@kjlowe8]

For the compass coulda used a nail and string and measured diameter with measuring tape

[@urbanyeti659]

I'm glad to see that you decided to get going on that Damascus from Alec Steele. I've been dying to see what you're going to do with it since I first heard about it on one of your guys' channels months ago. Solid choice with the flipper. I'm sticking around to see how this turns out, for sure. Also, little man looks like you just interrupted something... with his blank notebook and "posing" with his homework. $10 USD that he was playing games on that computer. Haha.

[@niila261]

WOHOOOO FINALLY

[@Simplelittlelife]

Exactly!

[@masshysteria1284]

He makes some pretty mosaic

[@thomasarussellsr]

Ah yes, the land of a thousand stop-signs.

[@heyimamaker]

I spent 5 years as bysicle mechanic and always struggle with Bike Tool / Hand Tool space and priority. I also commute by bike daily so It's an ongoing struggle.

[@Moechtegerne]

Why don't you just lower the pivot hole, so that you have more clearance? I know it isn't centered then anymore, but that's just how 80% of folders are designed.

[@caccadu12]

I would do a test blade out of cheaper steel and make the spacer out of Damascus too

[@Gdwmartin]

What is this "sun-shine" you speak of?

[@JasonFleckDaHawaiianViking]

I understand wanting to draw everything by hand but you really should just download Fusion 360 and get yourself an inexpensive 3D printer. It does wonders for prototyping and also making great templates....

[@tknoerle1451]

Don't cut anything off the blade... just redraw the handle shape to match the blade's curve at the pivot end.

[@theradarguy]

You need a circle template.

[@jwalt833]

You had mentioned a flaw in your design actually look at a Chris Reeve sebenza 21 the tang of the blade sticks out above the scales and I'll tell ya it Is by far 1 of my favorite knives I own I own 1 sebenza 21 and 1 inkosi both large variety and they are some of the most simple yet elegant knives I have and I have knives below and above the price scale of the crk but I love my CRK

[@theARK1T3CT]

So do you think you could use some of the scrap from the Damascus to make the spacer(s) or maybe a bolster for the handle🤓 ANOTHER IDEA, make 2 smaller knives and send one back to Alec as a thank you gift

[@A.J.vanOosten]

Jeremy, send Alecs damascus blank to Walter Sorrells to mill down.

[@Jimmy-iz2rx]

Hey... just a little critique and maybe you're just not that to this point yet but won't you need a blade stop for the back of the blade to come up against when it's open? Also wanted to say I was touched to hear you tell your son you love him. Too many guys are embarrassed to show or express such a thing. Reminds me of my own dad - take that as a compliment - he's my hero. Though he likes all the 'manly' things and is about as masculine as they come, he's never been embarrassed to say he loves us or to hug his kids in public. I'll never forget the time I asked him if he could pick me up a few nuts and bolts while I was in school so I could fix something. Not only did he buy the items but he went ahead and made the repairs for me and left it on my bed with a note about how he was proud of me and that he loved me. Here it's 16 or 17 years later and that simple act still affects me. Anyway, that's just one example of the man who he is. Anyway just wanted to compliment you on that. Good job, man. One reason I follow you on KZbin (beside the awesome content) is that you seem like a pretty decent guy. Good luck with the frame lock, take care and to quote you, "Cheers!"

[@jonathantaylor2584]

Don't forget to add a detent ball ramp to the blade

[@texastaterbug5395]

Glad to see you are getting started on the build, but even happier to hear that you've got plenty of clients to keep you busy. Thanks for the quick shot of the pattern on the steel. It's going to be a beautiful knife, I'm sure. BTW, my offer still stands. Check your email!

[@touchMelilbro]

Here there are 80°F and it's really sunny.

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Bahahahaha send it back to Alec, who now has a surface grinder. Or make a surface grinder!

[@thekiwiclan]

Aren't most knives in Canada made illegal by the 2018 laws passed on carrying and such

[@Simplelittlelife]

Those changes affect only the IMPORT of certain blades. The legality of what you can actually carry didn’t change at all. Silly if you ask me.

[@johnhammack12]

Shoooo...way over my lil pea brain... good luck... will be waiting to see how you are going to pull this off... but I'll hang in there with you...

[@willthedingo]

Hah! Westcott steel rule! Always makes me laugh when I see one.

[@robhimself79]

London's mayor is scared of your video.

[@P8qzxnxfP85xZ2H3wDRV]

"It's a wicked world we live in!" -> shows exactly where his house is and how to get there ...

[@Simplelittlelife]

Hmm, you really think I’d be that stupid?? I left our 6 kms of the trip out of the video and no one has even noticed.

[@BernieFromTheInternet]

when a youtuber sends out collaboration Damascus to gain publicity and subscribers and it dosent get used until after theyre famous

[@wingmaster7422]

Alec has made a frame lock go check it out

[@pauldevey8628]

Very sleek and sexy knife. Ontario loves Alberta!

[@davidhare9161]

I noticed a "stick shift" in your vehicle. These are rarer than "hens teeth" in the U.S. How about CANADA?

[@jackrourk6484]

Thats thick enough to use a band saw and make 2 knives

[@merlinswolf1]

Jeremy if you like your Timmy's black try dark roast.

[@Simplelittlelife]

hey yeah! I tried it once but wasn't sold on it. Might need to give it a second chance👍

[@7over21]

Large black coffee and....NO TIM-BITS?

[@Simplelittlelife]

hahaha! 👍

[@UMPking18]

Make it out of wood or some other material first to get a reference.

[@DragonHide94]

I saw a balisong...

[@Huxleybluehair]

top tip dude... spin the paper.. not the compass x

[@Simplelittlelife]

Thanks! I’ll have to give that a try👍

[@0xDreamy]

notification squad :D

[@ianstradian]

Kinda ironic that your making a knife now illegal for Alec Steele to actually carry now.

[@ChasingPhotography]

Whats with this tip down edc you pulled out in reference to a flipper? TIP DOWN?! cmon mannnnnn ;)

[@jackrourk6484]

Hey. I have the same shirt as your son. Lol. Just bigger.

[@cavemanvi]

Errands..

[@0xDreamy]

third