A day in the life of CAMILLUS Product Manager....

Will Fennell

Will Fennell

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As 'product manager'[whatever that is
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We are bringing out BK&T as ya'll know, and they are coming with sheaths supplied by EDGEWORKS of Jacksonville, NC. These fine folks, headed up by Scott Evans, are one of the premier 'Kydex' firms in the country[world?] and CAMILLUS has been with them since the start.

For those of you that don't know, EDGEWORKS is just outside of Camp Lejeune, and Scott is former Marine. Almost all of his employees are either former, or still active USMC, working partime at EDGEWORKS. Many are from 2nd FORCE RECON. We'll get back to that part later.....

So here are some selected pics from my day at EDGEWORKS.......

First EW[EDGEWORKS] makes thier own tooling on a really kewl CNC milling machine...so Scott shows me how we are gonna machine the tool for the BRUTE sheath....
Scott is telling me that while this IS a computer, CAD working is NOT like playing video games
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After the computer programing, files are feed into the CNC mill to make the mold to form the KYDEX sheaths,...now were GETTING SOMEWHERE!

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This is all alot of fun and stuff, but all these guys that work part time @ EW, ...

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More to follow on the next post!

Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery




[This message has been edited by Will Fennell (edited 05-04-2000).]
 
...well, these guys start showing me all these kewl toys. Sometimes you just have to do some Research and Developement. I mean our products are being used by MARINES world wide, and 2nd Force Recon is testing out the TACTOOL for thier 'breachers' to use in CQB, so we need to check how they 'interface' with existing USMC gear. Like the decked out M4 carbine, you know, complete with grenade launcher, laser target designator, reflex sight, and suppressor!
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Well, somebody has to do it!

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Its a tough Job, but I'll continue to make the sacrifices needed to bring you better knives!
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Due to the real world experience of the good folks @ EDGEWORKS, I believe we are putting out a better product for our customers. Thats what its all about. Thanks guys, see you soon......

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Stay Sharp!
Will Fennell
Camillus Cutlery


 
Hey, pretty neat trip, Will. I know Edgeworks stuff is good, I have a couple of the sheaths they made (in concert w/Bob Allman) for the Spyderco Moran and they are top notch. Did you get to try the grenade launcher too ?
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Take care,
Brian

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Hey Will...

Very cool indeed....

Could we see some pics of Edgeworks in action?

Never actually seen how this is done on a mass scale...
Would be very interesting...

ttyle Eric....

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Will,
it is always good to have you come by. Funny some companies do business with clients on the golf course; however when possible we prefer the range.

I have a few photos I’ll post later of the same day in question.

Normark
Much of our mass production technology is proprietary acquired through several years of blood, sweat, and tears (not to mention considerable $$ invested). Our current method of molding thermal sheet is in my opinion a distinct advantage over traditional industry norms for this material. I would not think it prudent to just hand it over.

There are however, standard Industry methods for mass producing items using “Thermal Sheet” materials. Researching these methods will provide you with valuable insight as to how you can make improvements to your operation.

That said; some of the things that I can tell you is that the quality of any molded product is completely dependent on the quality of the molds used. To insure this quality in our molds Edge-Works has taken complete control of this phase of the process and now makes all molds and fixtures in house. We have a top of the line CAD / CAM software and CNC machining setup right in the shop. The precision capable in our molding process is currently unmatched.


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“We are the pilgrims masters; we shall go, always, a little farther.”
 
Will keeping busy with R&D while the Matsuura 510VG cuts the next BK&T mold in the background.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=816361&a=5934531&p=20755435

A can of this stuff just doesn’t seem to last as long as usual

What was that term … ? … “fire discipline”
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http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=816361&a=5934531&p=20755439


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Scott,

Last years storm musta removed a few more trees than I thought if your range is up to auto fire standards
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! Lookin' good in those pix too!

Will,

Now I know what Rob shoots at... and I doubt Scott's FMF brethern have clay tossers there, so what DID you shoot at????



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Hey Mr.Fennell!

Oh boy, do i envy you? i LOVE those kewl class III firearms
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Here in Sweden legal ownership is not very common, but thankfully i do some trips in various military organizations so i get to rock'n'roll at least some.
Unfortunately suppressor aren't (to my knowledge) regular issue to any forces in Sweden
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Anyway, now i'm rambling, just wanted you to know that i'm happy for you!

Keep it up and be well!/Jonas aka 2Sharp

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...i forgot! if i'm correctly, looking at the pictures, you aren't wearing earplugs when firing (holding) the mike-4, is the Knight (??) suppressor that effective that it's not necessary? how about sound level from cycling of the mechanism??

I guess i'm rambling again, these toys always get's me going...
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Be well!/Jonas aka 2Sharp

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I wonder about the suppressor too. The volume seems rather small for the gas volume created by a .223 round and the length seems short. How well did it work?
 
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