Stiletto backspring
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Stiletto backspring
Has anyone ever seen any instructions or possibly a video regarding the back spring /locking tab fabrication for an Italian? It appears to me that the back spring needs to be heated and the locking tab has to be twisted if the entire spring is cut from a single piece of plate steel?
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Re: Stiletto backspring
That is correct.
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Re: Stiletto backspring
Thank you!
I finally got access to Pat Havlin's build along and am studying the process in some detail. Aside from a couple friction folders I have only been making kitchen knives and I have limited forging experience so much of this is very new to me. What a wealth of information that thread is.
I wish there was more information on square button functionality but I think I have it figured out... I think. Perhaps you know? Does the scale hold the button in place or is there some sort of retaining tab connected to the liner that holds the button down? I would also assume there is a small leaf return spring mounted to the same scale as opposed to a spring beneath the scale on the other side.
Re: Stiletto backspring
Hi tommyw68,
Please post the link to the thread; I'd like to check it out.
Thank you,
John
Please post the link to the thread; I'd like to check it out.
Thank you,
John
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Re: Stiletto backspring
John, it is over on Bobs site. I can't believe you haven't read it.
http://www.sharperdeal.biz/forums/viewt ... 42&t=12989
http://www.sharperdeal.biz/forums/viewt ... 42&t=12989
Re: Stiletto backspring
I may have read it, I guess I’m having a senior moment
Thank you Terry for the link.
John
Thank you Terry for the link.
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Re: Stiletto backspring
The square buttons use an eccentric on the button shaft to hold the button in place. You twist the button 90 degrees to remove it. Scale keeps the button from turning. The button return spring is on the rear liner.tommyw68 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 25, 2021 1:35 pmThank you!
I finally got access to Pat Havlin's build along and am studying the process in some detail. Aside from a couple friction folders I have only been making kitchen knives and I have limited forging experience so much of this is very new to me. What a wealth of information that thread is.
I wish there was more information on square button functionality but I think I have it figured out... I think. Perhaps you know? Does the scale hold the button in place or is there some sort of retaining tab connected to the liner that holds the button down? I would also assume there is a small leaf return spring mounted to the same scale as opposed to a spring beneath the scale on the other side.
I have one disassembled in the shop. If I remember, I'll try to take pics.
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Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.
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Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.