Making a Kayaking Folding Knife

Hi there,

Welcome to this advanced series on how to make a folding knife, specifically designed for kayaking. Why kayaking? Because it is a sport where you can roll your boat and then you'll need to get out or you''l drown. Having a knife where you don't stab your leg is mandatory. This video is the short summary. In the next video's we'll explain design, shaping, setting the knife lock and anodizing titanium!

In this video I explain the design portion of the knife.

Most of the frames have been water jet, but grinding the backspacer can be a challenge.

A locking knife is crucial. See in the video how you can set the lock!

Here I show the anodizing proces. Very important for finishing a piece like this.

I hope the films were helpful!

Alexander

Please behold the finished result! The Gersika kayaking folding knife by Emergo Designs