Balisong / Butterfly Knife by DavVvE Remix handle rigidity

I made a new part to compensate for the flexibility of the handle. But otherwise it's just the best balisong in thingiverse ; D Thx DavVve for this ! Really nice and good job.

This is DavVve's presentation for this balisong, I only did the handle reinforcement (rigidity part) in this remix.

"Hi,
Here is my 3rd balisong knife and I got to say this one is my best so far. It is quite different than previous ones becouse it has some metal parts in it wich make it a bit heavier and feels better in hand.
If you are looking for one day project- Go with this one ;D

Here I give You links for my other balisongs:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3816417
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3425826

Check out my other designs and my Instagram creations :D
https://www.thingiverse.com/davvve/about
https://www.instagram.com/3d_davej/

Here You can see me trying to flip it :P eeh nah tried two times but youtube is blocking it :C
trust me it flips well

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Material list:
->4mm steel rod, You will have to cut it into 9mm pieces(x8) (optional but highly reccomended)
->4x M3 screws ( I used hex but normal ones should fit as well)
->4x M3 nuts
->3d printed parts

Steps:
->print all the parts
->cut the steel bar into 8, 9mm long pieces
->glue the handles with plates (not handle to handle !!)
->drill out the screw holes with 3mm bits
->file 2 of the 9mm steel bar pieces to make both ends round (they are the pins in the blade)
->glue 3 9mm steel bar pieces into left and right handle
->glue blade pins into the blade
->glue handle pins with the other handles (ensure the distance between handles is equal)
->insert handles into blade
->screw it all together (not too tight)
-> Bravo, You got a working bali
->Post make, its the most important step, don't miss it ;D"

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