New and improved Acies...well to me it is

**capid1** · 02-09-2012, 08:21 PM

Hi everyone,

Awhile back ago I sent my Acies off to David Williamson of Ozark Tradition Knifeworks for a few modifications. First was a good blasting with AOx to give it a darker hue, improve in-hand grip and git rid of that hideous shiny clip and the second mod was to file the lockbar thumbstud cutout to increase ease of opening for us crazy lefties.
I have to say I seriously fell in love with this knife all over again. This knife was great from AG Russell but now it's perfect! Every flaw is now gone! An added bonus is the slight sticking of the lockbar is now gone. It opens as smooth as my Les George VECP.
As always David did a fantastic job on this! His communication throughout the process was exemplary. Thanks again buddy!

**RubiconSS** · 02-09-2012, 09:34 PM

Wow man, I am a BIG Acies fan. One of my Favorite knives of all time. You made it both Better and Yours. Congrats!

**neuron** · 02-09-2012, 09:46 PM

Looks awesome!

**Reeek** · 02-09-2012, 09:50 PM

Beautiful outcome - carry her proudly!

**minimize** · 02-09-2012, 09:59 PM

So jealous.

**brets-ftw** · 02-10-2012, 12:40 AM

As a fellow southpaw, this might have to be my next buy

**capid1** · 02-10-2012, 05:18 AM

Thanks for the comments guys! This knife has definitely moved to the top of my EDC list.

**RubiconSS** · 02-10-2012, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by capid1

Thanks for the comments guys! This knife has definitely moved to the top of my EDC list.

I know what you mean, for those who do not all I can say is - you'd have to feel the thing. Then you'd know.
I own lots of great knives but, the damn Acies snake bit me.
The whack of the blade opening from a mild thumb flick like a nickel into the well. The mass of the FFG blade of ZDP-189 honed to a human hair whittling gleaming edge .... The D E E P ride pocket clip that I never knew was going to change my entire idea about EDC carry forever. Jeezus.

There are knives out there that - I would Marry
There are knives out there that - I would have a steamy affair with
and Then there is a knife out there that - I could do both with and her name is - Acies

**capid1** · 02-11-2012, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by rubiconss

I know what you mean, for those who do not all I can say is - you'd have to feel the thing. Then you'd know.
I own lots of great knives but, the damn Acies snake bit me.
The whack of the blade opening from a mild thumb flick like a nickel into the well. The mass of the FFG blade of ZDP-189 honed to a human hair whittling gleaming edge .... The D E E P ride pocket clip that I never knew was going to change my entire idea about EDC carry forever. Jeezus.

There are knives out there that - I would Marry
There are knives out there that - I would have a steamy affair with
and Then there is a knife out there that - I could do both with and her name is - Acies

Haha sounds like knife lust to me! She is perfect and AG Russell/Kershaw did a hell of job putting her together.