As promised folks! The Odessa II is finished! Take a look! --->

keninshiro

keninshiro

Joined
Apr 19, 1999
Messages
2,259
Hi All!
smile.gif


Today is a great day for me as i received an email from Tom Walz confirming that the Odessa II is finished and Tom mayo is currently applying final touches and in the process of making the sheaths. The knife is satin finished with curly Koa handles and not forgetting Mayo's legendary sharpness with Talonite.

Once again, I like to thank Tom Walz for the contest and Tom Mayo for making the knives. Oh...and not forgetting all the staff, crew and judges that was involved in this contest. I thank you all!
smile.gif


Here's the latest update:
O.K folks! I got the knife today!
smile.gif


My gosh! Tom Mayo's work is GOOD! No no.... good is an understatement, it's Excellent! Yeah, that's more like it! The grind is precise, true and razor sharp right out of the box! The curly koa handle is polished to a luster shine and even the sheath is nicely made! Kudos to Tom for that! I would recommend anyone who is thinking of getting a knife made by Tom but hasitate, trust me....he is GOOD!
smile.gif


View


[This message has been edited by keninshiro (edited 08-30-2000).]

[This message has been edited by keninshiro (edited 09-04-2000).]
 
Hmmmm... not bad.

wink.gif


So, Tom, how much for one o' those puppies in 420V?
------------------
iktomi

[This message has been edited by rockspyder (edited 08-30-2000).]
 
They look sweet! Congratulations again
smile.gif


------------------
Best Regards,
Mike Turber
BladeForums Site Owner and Administrator
Do it! Do it right! Do it right NOW!
Show Your Support -Visit Our Sponsors - Click On The Banners!
Visit www.onestopknifeshop.com
Sales from 1 Stop Knife Shop help support this site!
Also check out our new auction promo site.
www.wow-direct.com
 
Congrats!!
Excellence in Execution
eek.gif
......Mayo has pushed the Talonite grinding envelope to the next level!!!
Well Done!! Nice design!!
Neil

------------------
Knives IN STOCK!!!!

blackwoodknives.com

[This message has been edited by Dr.Lathe (edited 08-30-2000).]

[This message has been edited by Dr.Lathe (edited 08-30-2000).]
 
Going up again! ^

PhilL - Talonite = Good knife!
smile.gif
Anyway, Talonite is a cobalt base steel which does not need heat treating or tempering. Rust resistance is high makes it a good diving knife but due to their "expensive" nature and grinding difficulties, mass manufacturing is not practical....But you knew all that didn't ya'!?
 
Originally posted by PhilL:
That is a nice looking knife, but what the heck is Talonite?
wink.gif
Click to expand...

It's an organic material derived from the talons of raptors.

------------------
Hoodoo

Why dost thou whet thy knife so earnestly?

The Merchant of Venice, Act IV. Scene I.
 
Hoodoo, you know better than that. Talonite is a peculiar mix of elements born in the nuclear furnaces of ancient and long dead stars which flared out in one magnificent burst of energy, scattering talonite all over the Universe.

When concentrated and recombined in the right proportions, Talonite can be used to make blades satisfactory for the needs of the Cult of the Eternal Edge. I have no idea how it works as blade making stuff, but it sure has a nice sounding name.

I personally prefer knives made of Unobtanium. This is much rarer, richer and more lustrous stuff than Talonite.

Eric, Beautiful Design. I don't often favor 'tactical' sort of fixed blades, but your knife tickles my fancy.

Tom, Very Very well made. The curly koa handles are an interesting choice of handle material. This trio look like great knives, even if they were made from Talonite and Hawaiian Wood
biggrin.gif


Paracelsus

Edited because I can't read so good. And Jake can
smile.gif


[This message has been edited by Paracelsus (edited 09-02-2000).]
 
I dunno about 'tactical.' It looks like it would make a pretty nice camp knife. It also looks like it would do well as a weapon. Kind of like it has two natures, and changes in response to the wishes of the user.
smile.gif
Looks a good deal better than any of my knife designs, so far.

--JB

------------------
e_utopia@hotmail.com
 
Hope Im not being crude here ... buuttt .... will this design be made available to the rest of us. YUM
biggrin.gif


I dont know that I need talonite but that design sure is a sweety and execution is wonderful.
Alex

------------------
ALex

http://home.att.net./~a.boriqua
 
Thank you everyone for your kind words!
smile.gif


Boriqua - Hummm...I sure wouldn't mind but i'm not sure if Tom Walz get to call the shots too. Have to ask him but I'm very happy that you are interested in the design, shows that it works.

Eric Wong.
 
Going up again with latest up date! ^

I'll try to shot a few more pix later cause digital camera is not with me right now.

Jake - Did you get yours yet? Let me know!
smile.gif
 
Yep Eric, I got mine. Aren't you glad we went with the curly koa? It adds so much more character then black Micarta would have.. And all you guys out there that want to know about Tom Mayo's work, feel free to ask me. I'll tell you, he did one hell of a job on these knives, and I'm picky as hell. While we're on the subject of these knives... I want to thank Tom Walz again, not only for his generous nature, but for his contribution to our knife community. Guys, this Talonite is great stuff and Tom's promotion of it is more than for monitary gain, he believes in his product and he appreciates fine knives with the zeal of the most hardcore knifenut. Now if I can get a Sifu in Talonite...

Jake
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top