Basic Slip Joints by Chris Crawford

In this two DVD video set I demonstrate how to make a basic slip joint 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 that I make 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