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The wife, and I went down to Oakland, CA to see Patrick, Josh, and Evan at TAD, and bought 2 new great customs while there.
Luana had ordered a Larry Davidson TAD D/A Kokopelli so that was the main reason for going.
She is very pleased with the Kokopelli. Fits her small(compared to mine) hands perfectly Great workmanship, and D/A action is excellent. It has the Larry Chew needle bearing pivot, and is so smooth(just like my Larry Chew Covert Spitfire D/A). Has a nice 3 1/2" curve 440-V blade that she also likes. This is not her first D/A, but is her first custom D/A, and she really likes it. (There is a picture of it on Triple Aught Design website under "customs", Larry Davidson).
Also while there they showed us the new Brad Duncan Whiplash D/A with the new Sharpfusion blade, and I fell in lust, and had to have it. His knife is also great workmanship. And must say also a very smooth action, and bearing pivot he is using is very smooth!!! If I had to say which is better, the Larry Chew, Larry Davidson, or Brad's, it would be a very difficult decision, as they are the best I have ever held or owned. The stellite blade on Brad's knife is very hard, and looks like it will hold a very good edge without having to resharpen very often. I do carry, and use my customs, and don't just put them in a safe to look at once in a while. An excellent knife also. (There is a picture of it on the Triple Aught Design website also).
I would show pictures but I am having a problem with my scanner at the moment so hope it is ok to mention the pictures being on Triple Aught Designs website. Not trying any sales here, just have no other way to have pictures of both of these great knives. Hope I am not out of bounds on this.
Just wanted to post here about them, and compliment both Larry Davidson, and Brad Duncan on making such great knives, and we both are very pleased with them.
Larry
Luana had ordered a Larry Davidson TAD D/A Kokopelli so that was the main reason for going.
She is very pleased with the Kokopelli. Fits her small(compared to mine) hands perfectly Great workmanship, and D/A action is excellent. It has the Larry Chew needle bearing pivot, and is so smooth(just like my Larry Chew Covert Spitfire D/A). Has a nice 3 1/2" curve 440-V blade that she also likes. This is not her first D/A, but is her first custom D/A, and she really likes it. (There is a picture of it on Triple Aught Design website under "customs", Larry Davidson).
Also while there they showed us the new Brad Duncan Whiplash D/A with the new Sharpfusion blade, and I fell in lust, and had to have it. His knife is also great workmanship. And must say also a very smooth action, and bearing pivot he is using is very smooth!!! If I had to say which is better, the Larry Chew, Larry Davidson, or Brad's, it would be a very difficult decision, as they are the best I have ever held or owned. The stellite blade on Brad's knife is very hard, and looks like it will hold a very good edge without having to resharpen very often. I do carry, and use my customs, and don't just put them in a safe to look at once in a while. An excellent knife also. (There is a picture of it on the Triple Aught Design website also).
I would show pictures but I am having a problem with my scanner at the moment so hope it is ok to mention the pictures being on Triple Aught Designs website. Not trying any sales here, just have no other way to have pictures of both of these great knives. Hope I am not out of bounds on this.
Just wanted to post here about them, and compliment both Larry Davidson, and Brad Duncan on making such great knives, and we both are very pleased with them.
Larry
I also picked up one of Brad's sharpfusion folders. You really have to hold one to realize how smooth they are. Its good to see all these Texas guys making such great knives. Great score Larry! Enjoy.