Bradshaw selflock folder

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A small selflock folder by Bailey Bradshaw.
It has a 3 1/4" S30V blade and titanium handle.
The handle has the machining marks on it and IMO it looks very cool.
It's a very thin folder, about 1/3" thick.
I hesitated a long time before buying it because it had a lefty thumbstud.
Finally I got it and had the thumbstud replaced by a buddy of mine, now it's right handed :)
It cuts well and the fit&finish are really good.
A few pics for your viewing pleasure.

 
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Very nice. Can you explain the "selflock" system?

Kind regards,

Jos
 
this folder at first glance looks fairly simple and maybe even plain but knowing the years of technology and super high skill level that Bailey has aquired makes me appreciate it very much. I click onto every thread that has Bradshaw in the title. Nice snag!
 
Bruce Bump said:
this folder at first glance looks fairly simple and maybe even plain but knowing the years of technology and super high skill level that Bailey has aquired makes me appreciate it very much. I click onto every thread that has Bradshaw in the title. Nice snag!
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What he said. :thumbup:

Roger
 
It is Scott's Patent, used by permission.........or was used since Bailey is no longer making knives. :(

I enjoy very much the one he made me and you made a great judgement call, IMHO, by going ahead and buying that knfe. ;)

EDITED TO ADD: I had to take a look at mine after seeing pictures of yours and I see that the one you have is pinned along the back of the handle... I suspect that it's an early example since the later knives, and the one I have, are completely integral and only have the two pins at the pivot. The lock assembly is completely sealed and 'put away' when those pins are peened and domed. :)

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I'm a real admirer of Mr. Bradshaw's work. I have one of his folding bowies which has the self lock. It's a great knife. That one you have looks like a beauty.
 
I have one of these as well. I believe Bailey called it his "utility hunter" pattern. The titanium milled handle makes it surprisingly light and because of the construction method it's a VERY sturdy folder despite the slim profile. More often than not, when I want to put on airs of being "gentlemanly", this knife finds its way into my pocket.

The other knife in the pics below is Bailey's "Bushi" pattern, which is his Integraframe design (integral handle). Slightly heavier since the handle is stainless but AT LEAST as cool as the utility hunter. :thumbup:

Dudley, Bailey is still making knives...the only problem is if you want one, you have to order a rifle to go with it. :eek: :D

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Dawkind said:
It is Scott's Patent, used by permission.........or was used since Bailey is no longer making knives. :(

I enjoy very much the one he made me and you made a great judgement call, IMHO, by going ahead and buying that knfe. ;)

EDITED TO ADD: I had to take a look at mine after seeing pictures of yours and I see that the one you have is pinned along the back of the handle... I suspect that it's an early example since the later knives, and the one I have, are completely integral and only have the two pins at the pivot. The lock assembly is completely sealed and 'put away' when those pins are peened and domed. :)
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That's news for me, didn't know he doesn't make knives any more. :(
I think it's an early model, the later ones are integral stainless steel rather than regular construction and titanium.
It's a really cool knife. I carry it in a WH clip case as I prefer to carry clipped in the front pocket.
 
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