Can I have some comments on this custom? (pictures)

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beera

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Hi,

I would like to have some comments on This custom as a user. What are The advantages and disadvantages of this design and blade shape? What do you think of its construction and looks? Does it look solid? . I will not mention the maker so that you don't think i am advertising. I will say the price though. Its around 500 $

Would there be anything better for this price?

Thanks all.
Blade length: 2.87 in.
Total length: 6.50 in.
Blade width: 0.63 in.
Blade thickness: 0.11 in.
Item weight: 2.88 oz.
Blade: Stainless Damascus (Damasteel) blade
Bolster: Heat blued Damascus steel
Handle: Desert ironwood scales set on stainless steel liners
Sheath: Leather pouch

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Certainly looks like a nice knife. Fit and finsih look great. I don't care for the blade style. I have never been able to understand warncliff blades. Perhaps someone else could comment.
 
Ironwood Backlock Folder "Very nice" I would consider that a Gent's knife for sure. It looks very nice and for that price it better be. The only thing that I see that concerns me is the diameter of those pins. It could be an optical illusion but they look a bit skimpy to me. But fear not the experts will be here soon. Personally I would not drop 5 C-Notes for it but im a fixed blade kind of Guy.
 
Very pretty, but it doesnt look like it would be a good EDC. It look like it would be difficult to open. Nice for the collection, but not for the pocket. I'm sure you could find a differnt folder that is just as pretty and a little more user friendly.
 
Truly beautiful. I like the clean lines, and the materials are first-rate.

Wharnecliff blades actually make good utility knives. Especially in small knives, they are ideal for close work. The straight cutting edge is easily sharpened.

On the other hand, look at a large fixed blade wharnecliff as a fighting knife: the Crawford Dragon.
 
You will be paying quite a lot for the pattern welded steel blade and bolsters. You could get the same knife with regular steel and have just as usefula knife for quite a bit less.

I really like wharncliffe blades, but with such an acute point the tip will not be very strong for certain tasks. Depending on what you want to do with it, this could be a good user, but you may want a different tip profile.
 
Not knowing much about Damasteel as a pricing point but seeing the fit and finish and choice of materials it is a very nice knife.I'm a fixed blade guy too,but fear not, the experts will be here soon.
How does it open and close and lockup? Is the blade centered when closed?It is very nice.:thumbup: :D
 
Beautiful knife. Definitely looks like a $500 (at least) custom. Very classy - a nice change from the black plastic military-wannabe knife pictures that too often flood the forum topics.

Quite a bit bigger than anything I would carry in my pocket though. And I don't know how useful a wharncliff blade is, but it does have a loyal fanbase. I prefer a spear-point or drop-point blade for using, something with a nice curve.

Regardless, that knife is a piece of art and I'd be proud to add it to my collection.

Best Wishes, and thanks for sharing the photos,
-Bob
 
The knife looks great from the pics, and the price sounds reasonable.
When I was having my first custom folder made I chose a wharncliff as the best blade shape for my EDC uses. I have never regretted the choice.

I think you did very well.
 
Thanks guys, just to clarify , I did not buy it yet. I am thinking of pulling the trigger on it or something similar
 
I Love wharncliffe knives. Of course, most of my cutting with knives that small are for things like opening letters and cutting out stories from the paper. For that, I use the tip a lot, and I like an exact tip. Looks like a really nice knife- and even a lockback, which is rare these days since most makers concentrate on the liner/framelock. I think that's sad, though, as a well made lockback is a beautiful thing to behold.

An opinion, though; for $500 I'd probably get a J.L. Williams, Obenauf Model 2, Charles Marlowe Bulldog, or a Darren Chard Satin Wheels folder for custom.

-Anthony
 
1badtackdriver said:
Ironwood Backlock Folder "Very nice" I would consider that a Gent's knife for sure. It looks very nice and for that price it better be. The only thing that I see that concerns me is the diameter of those pins. It could be an optical illusion but they look a bit skimpy to me. But fear not the experts will be here soon. Personally I would not drop 5 C-Notes for it but im a fixed blade kind of Guy.
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It is possible that the visible pins are just securing the bolsters & slabs of handle material to the frame. I feel sure that at least the pivot is concealed under the bolsters. I might stand to be corrected on this, but I believe this type of construction is a characteristic of a quality custom knife.
 
Very nice! The blade would be fine for light duty tasks, like opening letters, cutting off loose threads, opening packages, etc. Just be careful not to stab the tip into something and twist or pry.
 
What pins? The fasteners in the photos look like small Torx or hex screws. I think the real pivot would have to be located under the bolsters in order for the mechanism to work.
 
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