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In Europe we already have 60 reservations in four days. A reservation list maybe will help to understand if all togheter we reach the goal.
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The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
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In Europe we already have 60 reservations in four days. A reservation list maybe will help to understand if all togheter we reach the goal.
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I'm game for one but I'm in Malaysia so if you're game for international shipping (plus I've got other minor shipping instructions) then count me in!
How much for the replaceable locking tip? I'd like spares and in my opinion (if people don't mind) I like it cause I don't have to worry about the future excessive lockbar travel cause of excessive compulsive opening/closing. Strength wise that area is a compression load and it should be fine to transfer the load. The weak areas for framelocks are the cutouts in my opinion due to the decreased cross sectional area.
Could it be cheaper if more orders are obtained? Secondly if I want unanodised could it be cheaper still?
Lovely, simply lovely design. One piece titanium handle that is much stronger than a two piece with stand-offs/spacers. I'm excited.
How many have jumped on the bandwagon already? What's the minimum number of orders?
Tq.
How much for the replaceable locking tip? I'd like spares and in my opinion (if people don't mind) I like it cause I don't have to worry about the future excessive lockbar travel cause of excessive compulsive opening/closing. Strength wise that area is a compression load and it should be fine to transfer the load. The weak areas for framelocks are the cutouts in my opinion due to the decreased cross sectional area.
Could it be cheaper if more orders are obtained? Secondly if I want unanodised could it be cheaper still?
Lovely, simply lovely design. One piece titanium handle that is much stronger than a two piece with stand-offs/spacers. I'm excited.
How many have jumped on the bandwagon already? What's the minimum number of orders?
Tq.
That's the first time I see the pocket clip positioned so high on the handle. The advantage is that in the pocket barely nothing of the knife shows, which is a plus if you want concealment. But that won't make the knife ride too deep in the pocket? How long is it closed?
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I like the steel insert in the framelock, finally a ti framelock that doesn't wear!
The Rotoblock looks interesting too, and the one piece handle is also very cool.
A very well thought out and engineered knife. :thumbup:
The Rotoblock looks interesting too, and the one piece handle is also very cool.
A very well thought out and engineered knife. :thumbup:
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Put me in, I want in!
I'm number 2!
Put yourself in list.
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I am working to have with knife the replaceable locking tip and a allen tool that work with pivot and clip screw.
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How are you going to grind the lockbar contact area on the tang of the blade? Will it be straight or slightly curved (like for Spyderco Military)?
In theory the material for the locking tip should be softer and have less wearing ability than the blade material. Too hard will result in the blade tang being worn too much. Any more specific detail on the locking tip especially regarding the material type and hardness?
Guys we need numbers, limited run collectors pieces here
In theory the material for the locking tip should be softer and have less wearing ability than the blade material. Too hard will result in the blade tang being worn too much. Any more specific detail on the locking tip especially regarding the material type and hardness?
Guys we need numbers, limited run collectors pieces here
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Could you explain the roto block a bit more. How it actually works?
Is the prototype being used? I would like one but I would also like to know these new features are being tested.
Go ahead and put me down for one if it makes it to production. If one more helps then I'm in for what looks like a great knife. Has the blade steel been finalized yet?
Is the prototype being used? I would like one but I would also like to know these new features are being tested.
Go ahead and put me down for one if it makes it to production. If one more helps then I'm in for what looks like a great knife. Has the blade steel been finalized yet?
Well let's hope no one tells Chris Reeve about your theory. All the Umnumzaan's will have to be recalled...
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I can not explain how it works. I'm patenting it whit firm that will product knife.
THe blade is the one in picture. The final one have flat grind. The stees is the Sleipner of Bohler, a very good tool steel.
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200 or 300 usd is the price for 1, there will be 150 produced more or less
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Well let's hope no one tells Chris Reeve about your theory. All the Umnumzaan's will have to be recalled...
Actually, the way the ceramic ball wears on the tang is the only thing I DON'T like about the Zaan; I'd prefer a regular titanium face, or perhaps the replaceable face of this knife.
I too would like to hear more about this roto-block thing.
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Getting a patent is a good idea. I would also suggest a patent for the replaceable lock tip. It might make you some money down the road. Can you at least tell me if I am correct in the assumption that the rotoblock locks the frame lock into place making it essentially a fixed blade?
I know a few companies use the same concept as the stabilizer which is to prevent over extention of the lockbar. This however, from what it appears, will also lock the lockbar in place so that it can not unlock. So it has a significantly different function. I don't think there will be any patent issue especially since he is getting his own on the design.
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There is a difference between the a Hinderer lock bar stabilizer and and the average over-travel stop. Yes, both prevent the lock bar from getting over-extended when unlocking the knife, but the Hinderer LBS also fills in the gap in the cut out between the lock bar and the frame. Rick found that when you grip on a frame lock hard, the lock bar will move toward the frame in that cut out space, increasing the chance for failure of the knife. The LBS prevents any movement in that area as well.
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I'm interested in getting in on this but I have a few question before committing to the list:
In what way is this different from a Hinderer lock bar stabilizer? I've read some of the guesses and if they're right, this wouldn't step on Rick's toes and I'd be okay with buying it.
How long would it take to make these after the list is full and when would we pay?
In what way is this different from a Hinderer lock bar stabilizer? I've read some of the guesses and if they're right, this wouldn't step on Rick's toes and I'd be okay with buying it.
How long would it take to make these after the list is full and when would we pay?