[langloisandy]

All,

Just cleaning off the bench for some other prototype work and finished these folding saps.

Photos:
http://andysgunthoughts.wordpress.com/folding-sap/

Andy

[Gordon]

Very nice work BUT I would not feel comfortable if that d ring was not forged one piece . Sometimes one gets carried away when one needs a sap in a tussle.:scrutiny:

My study of sap hit indicates rounded corners instead of sharp edged seams are desireable for leaving no cuts. Also lead shot rather than a lead "lozenge" spreads the impact over a larger area to avoid compressed fractures. It looks like you are working toward that noble goal.

[Deltaboy]

Those look great I want to get a coin sap!:evil:

[langloisandy]

Gordon,

Yep, I use shot, I make a full size non-articulated, my most popular item. I had a call for a folder and wanted to make a couple prior to confirming that the concept works...it does. Order filled.

Full size saps:

http://shottist.com/saps.htm

Andy

[Gordon]

Gorgeous saps Andy! And the other leather work is eually gorgeous. We will be doing business.

[janobles14]

any increase in kinetic energy with the folder?

[conw]

Pretty cool idea. how does it compare in impact delivered, subjectively?