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Sidewinder Fidget Knife

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I was inspired by a cool new knife design introduced in the Sidewinder knife from Craighill. The knife has two sets of wave pattern scales that pivot past each other as the knife opens and closes. I’ve recreated the knife in two 3D printable version that I find to be a nice fidget toys. The two version are:1) WITH a ball detent: This version has a printed ball detent to hold the blade while in the closed position and allows the flipper tab to deploy the blade with reasonable force. The mechanism and action are more true to the original design and a typical flipper tab knife. 2) WITHOUT a ball detent: This version easily flips in and out with the flick of your wrist (the flipper tab is not used to open this version). I realized during the design phase that this version makes an even better fidget toy because of the quicker flipping action. PrintingPrint setting of 0.2mm layer and 15% infill with PLA work well.I printed all my test versions without supports, but it does require pulling o
Category
Cosplay Weapons
Source
MakerWorld
Published
Updated
What you need to print this: Intermediate Medium confidence
Why?
no supports · very large print · 0.20mm layers
Support-free Single piece May need scaling or splitting
Supports 0/3
Assembly 0/3
Settings 1/3
Bed size 3/3
Post-process 0/3
Printer
FDM / FFF
File format
STL
Material
PLA
Min. bed size
300 mm (Extra large)
Layer height
0.2 mm
Software
Cura, PrusaSlicer, or similar
Frequently Asked Questions
Which 3D printer is suitable for Sidewinder Fidget Knife?
Any FDM printer should handle Sidewinder Fidget Knife just fine. It's been printed on machines like Bambu Lab X1C, Prusa MK4, Creality K1 Max, Anycubic Kobra Max. A minimum build volume of 300 mm is recommended.
Does Sidewinder Fidget Knife need supports when printing?
No supports needed for Sidewinder Fidget Knife — it's designed to print clean off the bed.
What file format is Sidewinder Fidget Knife available in?
Sidewinder Fidget Knife is available in STL format. These files can be opened and sliced using free software such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, or OrcaSlicer for FDM printing, or ChiTuBox and Lychee Slicer for resin printing. The download is provided through MakerWorld.
Is Sidewinder Fidget Knife free to download?
Yes, Sidewinder Fidget Knife is available as a free download through MakerWorld. Always check the license on the original platform to understand commercial use, remixing, and attribution requirements.
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