Alan Harvey knives from assisted knives

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I am a bit cautious posting this as the other thread was moved to GB&U. But my post concerns certain knives, and knives ONLY. As far as the other stuff goes, it is to be posted in the original thread now in GB&U.

What I'm asking is about is this maker Alan Harvey. I checked my 2010 Knives Annual and did not see his name listed, but I'm unsure as to how much bearing that carries.

The knife I am referring to is a model called the H-1 Linerlock knife. It is available in several handle materials, and I am specifically looking at the Green G-10 model. It uses screw and peening to be put together, screw construction on the pivot, and to put the liners together, while the handle material is peened on to the titanium liners. It seems to be a heavy duty knive, and that is what I like! The liners are .090" thick, blade is 4.75" long X .157" thick, with the closed knife measuring 5.0", which would be an almost 1 to 1 ratio between blade and handle. That measurement may be wrong though. A big deal is made about the 7/32 stop pin being larger than normal and better than smaller ones. Again don't know just how much difference this makes.

I really like the design of the knife, although it doesn't have a pocket clip. It really reminds me of the Kershaw Speedform, just bigger! The pictures show the knife from several angles and the knife really looks good in the pics, and since pics can be manipulated, I guess ( I don't know my butt from a hole when it comes to pictures), it may not actually look that good. I'm posting a link to this particular knife and I'm not doing this as a deal spotting action, because I don't know if it is a deal!!:eek::)

I'm just asking if anyone has heard of this fellow, or company as it says these are made by Americians, plural. Or perhaps someone actually has one of these I would like to know what you think of it. Also for anyone clicking on the link and enlarging the pics, what do you think about this knife.

I am interested about this one, due mainly to design, and build, and have taken chances on unknown, and expensive knives before with good results. So any info you can add would be appreciated!:D


Link to knife;

http://www.assistedknife.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/25007/subcatid/75393/id/453498
 
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That store owner has a shady past. Id shop elsewhere. If you look in the Good, Bad, and Ugly subforum you can find feedback on that seller. He was banned from here for good reason too, you probably already know this as you have been here a while now.
 
Thanks RD. I actually didn'y know anything about this situation until I read the thread that got moved over to GB&U. As Much as I like the looks of the knife there only seems to be negative info coming out on this seller, enough so that I will not be doing any deals!!:)
 
Hi Cutter 17

Thanks for the compliments. I dont have a website not yet, I am working on building a website and will be up and running later this year. The reason I have chosen not to have a website, is because most of my sales have been through word of mouth. The reason I used a 7/32 stop pin and quarter inch barrel pin, is because I feel using heavier hardware makes a stronger knife. I also make a smaller version of this knife and I use the same hardware. The new version H-1 model knife all come with pocket clips, and all my folders can be made for left and right hand user. I can assure you all my folders looks good in your hand as they do in the photos. I also buy the best materials money will buy, and do the best job i possibly can making each knife. If you ever want to get in contact with me you can email me directly and I will give you my phone number. Pleas note my home computer is down so Im using any computer I can to return emails.

Respectfully,
Alan Harvey
 
Hi Mr. Harvey. Glad to see you here as I really do like the design of these knives! Do you still peen the handle material to the liners, or are you using screws? Can you give me the weight on these? Last question:D, I think, Where is the pocket clip attached, and if not a deep carry, can it be made into one? By deep carry I mean can the entire knife be placed into your pocket with only the clip showing on the outside.

Again, thanks for coming on and giving me the update.:thumbup::)
 
Alan,
I have a question for you regarding a knife I bid on, on ebay. It's a Randy Williams stiletto that you customized with ghost G-10 handles....what were the original scales and do you still have them? Thanks for your time and info. birdave
 
Hey Cutter 17. Sorry for taking so long to get to back to you. I just want to let you know i have a website up and running www.alanharveycustomknives.com This is the best and by the far fastest way I will respond back to your questions.

To answer your question; I peen all my scale material to my liners and they are epoxy as well. As far as the weight goes I never have weighed any of my knives, if you are interested I would not have a problem getting an accurate weight for you. H1, and H1 junior, Ti-Bug all come with pocket clips. they sit in your pocket a little high due to the knives design.

Thanks again for the questions hope to hear from you soon through my website.

Alan Harvey
 
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