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KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by T.A.DAVISON on January 19, 2010 at 16:00

Jesse,

I made a couple of Slip Joint Knives using copper - they turned out nice.
But for collectors - the serious ones? Will want stainless - so that's what i use now.
You can use and make what you like - not a problem? Show some photos when you get them done.
I had some photo's of mine- will see if I can find them???
Take care,
Todd Davison

Permalink Reply by Jesse Kinman on January 19, 2010 at 16:23

Thanks for your input. I'm looking forward to making one, but it might be awhile before I actually get to it.
Thanks again, Jesse

Permalink Reply by Jesse Kinman on January 20, 2010 at 12:59

BTW Your folders look top-notch! Very sharp!

Permalink Reply by Paul J Granger on January 29, 2010 at 10:02

Just my opinion...
I think copper would be too soft.
If you want to do one, make one for yourself, carry it and use it daily for a year or two.
Then decide if you want to make one & put your name on it and send it out into the world
to represent your abilities for years to come.

Copper makes great spacers on a hiddentang/stacked handle knife (Scagel style).

Permalink Reply by Jesse Kinman on January 29, 2010 at 13:02

Hey Paul, Your opinion is a very good one, I think the copper looks very nice & different, but I agree. I think it would make a nice looking knife to sit in somebody's collection, but probably not for a EDC. Thanks for your opinion. I really appreciate it. I think I'll still end up making one or two just for looks, and to say I did. Do you know if there is a copper alloy available that is hard, but still has the same color? They used to make Berylium Copper golf clubs, and those could take a beating, but I don't know how hard they would be in the case of using it for knife parts.
Sharp looking knives you have there. Thanks, Jesse