And here's one I finished up yesterday, I'm really liking how this one came out.

Here are a couple of collages of two I just finished...

I've completed the first update on my web site, check it out at:  http://www.tobinsmithblades.com

Here's a couple more I just finished up, new logo included!

Decided to change to a new logo, the web site will be revamped soon.

Two more folders

Ok, here are the two latest to be completed from the shed...

First we have a folder with a wharncliffe-like blade made from CPM 3V.  Tough stuff!  So tough, in fact, that I left the finish at a machine, belt finish.  The handles are black and blue G10 with titanium liners.  This one has a custom-made pocket clip made from titanium for a low-ride in the pocket.  Also, the backspacer is made from mokume I made from a stack of quarters; it turned out very nice!

Next is a drop point made from CPM S35VN.  The blade has a hand-rubbed finish.  This folder is a frame lock, with the frame lock side being made from .125" titanium, and the opposite side has .063" titanium for the liner and black G10 for the handle scale.  The backspacer on this one is hammered brass that has had a patina forced with an acid.  The pocket clip is custom made from titanium and styled for low-ride carry.

Recent knives...

Been busy making knives and not posting! :)

Here are a few that I've just recently finished up.

Looking like a knife, sorta

Now, the lock bar relief has been milled in, and you can see an "action" shot of cutting the lock bar in. The finished product is shown in a typically dirty hand. Last, starting the fit of the blade stops, closed and open.

Next steps

At this point I've profiled the blade and liners and also drilled and reamed the pivot holes. The larger blade in the picture is for my first frame lock, coming soon :)

Starting a new one

Ok, we're starting a new order now. Here you can see I've glued the pattern to the stock I'll be making it from. The blade steel is CPM S35VN and the liners will be cut from .071" thick titanium.