Detailed peening for a slipjoint

I show how I peen a slipjoint knife going into detail of the theory as well as the practical application

[@northmountainknives]

Dude, watching you grind the mushrooms off have me do much anxiety. Crazy crazy skills you have. Thanks for the video.

[@MeadesKnives]

Thanks for your kind words. So appreciate. Yes the biggest issue is not really hitting the knife scales with the grinding wheel , it’s overheating the pins which causes other problems like burn rings around the pins.

[@william3721]

Fantastic tutorial Thys , really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Looking forward to the next in the series.

[@MeadesKnives]

No problem William. Glad you learned something. 👍🏻

[@thomaslcrawford]

Fantastic video Thys! if ever there were a knifemaker I'd want to learn from, it would undoubtedly be you! I am about to build my first folding knife and am trying to learn everything I can from watching you. Thank you for the great videos!

[@MeadesKnives]

Many thanks Thomas. I so appreciate your kind words. Good luck on your first build. Be careful, it’s addictive. Enjoy. 👍🏻

[@This_Old_Man_68]

That is an absolutely gorgeous pocket knife. I'm a big fan of wood handles.

[@patrickhodges2180]

A useful video; thank you. I’d like to know why the ball side of the hammer was not used.

[@bartraeven2966]

This is the fourth time I've watched this vid. Thnx for posting

[@timk7749]

Great tutorial! You are a very good instructor. Thanks for sharing.

[@MeadesKnives]

Tim K it’s a pleasure Tim.

[@JoseGonzalez-rm5jf]

That's a beautiful knife

[@leebarker4361]

Thank you very much I am not to far away from this process and this has been an immense help cheers

[@MeadesKnives]

Great Lee. Very pleased to have had a difference. Thys

[@matako89]

I wouldn't take the mushrooms off, the knife esthetics would look more pleasing, stunning knife by the way.

[@JBCaudillKnives]

Any plans for more slipjoint videos? I appreciate the tutorials. I’m new to slipjoints and need all the help I can get.

[@TMKNWA]

Thanks for sharing buddy. I really enjoyed seeing your process

[@MeadesKnives]

Chris Taylor thanks Chris. Appreciate the comments. It’s comments like this that keep me going.

[@jonathanyork5620]

Great tutorial ! I love how informative your vids are.

[@MeadesKnives]

Jonathan York thanks Jon. Feel like I waffle a bit but it’s a lot of info to get across. 👍🏻

[@jonathanyork5620]

Meades Knives I make a few fixed blades I'm wanting to get into Slipjoints. So I I've been watching a lot of KZbin vids on them lately. You really do a good job explaining everything. Can't wait to see more.

[@user-jw3qy9rr9o]

Thanks for the video, soon I'll try

Buen vídeo se agradece todas las explicaciones, gracias y enhorabuena por esas maravillosas piezas 🔝🔝👌

[@Dmhlcmb]

The Damascus back spring looks amazing.

[@blockknives6406]

Thanks for the video! Planning on building a slipjoint soon.

[@MeadesKnives]

thanks and all the best

[@mattybrookes1]

Wonderful Thys! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@MeadesKnives]

matt brookes my pleasure Matt. 👍🏻 thanks for watching.

[@LaZerMouse]

I’m no knife maker but I really enjoyed watching this video. Is this a washer at the pivot area? Why is it not at the other two pins? Thank you

[@mccullenj]

Thank you for sharing your technique.

[@MeadesKnives]

McCullen Knives it’s a pleasure sir.

[@ZacBuchananKnives]

Great video Thys!!

[@MeadesKnives]

thanks Zac!

[@Joe_Bandit]

Thanks so much for this, it answered a lot of questions for me. Just to make sure I understand, the chamfer on the first hole is just filled by the slope/swell that forms under the mushroom shape you make? Or does the hole get filled in more when you are peening the second side? Happy new year!

[@MeadesKnives]

each side gets filled when peening that side. very important for both side to be chamfered in

[@andybrock100]

Great tutorial, what type of tool do you use to taper the pin holes?

[@MeadesKnives]

Just a pointed burr grinder. Around 10 degrees taper.

[@mattiasalvarsson9651]

A great tutorial. Thanks!

[@MeadesKnives]

Mattias Alvarsson thanks Mattias. All the best with your knifemaking.

[@MeadesKnives]

Thanks.

[@normanbradley2536]

Thank you for explaining this process. What about the hardness of the pins? Start with dead soft or partially hardened? I know itll work harden as it us being struck.

[@MeadesKnives]

NORMAN BRADLEY the pins are 308 stainless welding rod. I don’t harden them at all. It certainly would not work if they were hard. Or hardened

[@MeadesKnives]

Sorry for only replying now. They are 308 pins. Not hardened.

[@Mikhail_Zyablov]

Hi! Please tell me how to drill properly? Your videos are very informative )

[@aldogressa6708]

was the pivot pin refitted over washers?

[@MeadesKnives]

The pivot is fitted and the washers go over it on both sides.

[@antoniocarlos-yn5pn]

Gostei imenso da navalha! Qual o preço da mesma ,no caso de ser para venda! Obrigado

[@garynorton8742]

Where do you get your Damascus from?

[@aldogressa6708]

Is the pivot pin inside a tube?

[@MeadesKnives]

Yes it is.

[@hunterdeers1]

From were you are my friend realy you are smart person

[@MeadesKnives]

imad sabaaneh عماد سباعنة thanks friend. I’m based in South Africa. I have learned a lot from many different people.

[@steinderbush]

Very informativ video!! What steel are the pins made of ??

[@MeadesKnives]

Stainless steel welding rods 308.