CK Exclusive: Fox Cutlery "Recoil" Gunstock

I reserved 3 different versions and paid for the same last night...... Should receive them this coming week..... I'll be anxious to see how they stack up to my other CK Italian made knives.....
 
knifeswapper said:
I appreciate the kind words. These just rolled in last night, but I was immediately tickled with them. Every maker and every pattern has its plus/minus. If we all liked exactly the same thing it would be very boring around here.
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What aspects do you like best about these Fox gunstocks?
 
knifeswapper said:
They did an outstanding job on fitment. Especially for components that are finished completely before final assembly.
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How do the final products compare to the prototypes when you order from these Italian companies? Are they pretty similar, or does it just depend on what tweaks you ask them to make?
 
JTB_5 said:
How do the final products compare to the prototypes when you order from these Italian companies? Are they pretty similar, or does it just depend on what tweaks you ask them to make?
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Typically you can't tell one from the other unless you asked for major changes. Most times the prototypes are hand ground, so if you look close enough you can see small imperfections.
 
knifeswapper said:
No, and I couldn't afford them if they said they were ready - so I am being VERY patient..... But they did tell me soon after June last time we discussed them. But they are in a much more restrictive situation than we are currently due to china virus.
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sf fanatic said:
Mike, I made a commitment to purchase one and I followed through with it. I’ve bought a fair number of knives from you and have always been pleased with the customer service from CK. Unfortunately, this will be my last. Xenophobic rhetoric should not be used here or for that matter anywhere.
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You may buy your knives from whom you please.
The Covid 19 virus did absolutely originate in China and I do not consider stating that to be xenophobic nor to be an inappropriate comment on this forum.
 
knifeswapper said:
Typically you can't tell one from the other unless you asked for major changes. Most times the prototypes are hand ground, so if you look close enough you can see small imperfections.
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Mike, in your video you mention that you had these made with a variable resistance pull that is lighter from closed to half stop and then a little stronger from half stop to open. Did that feature turn out like you wanted it to on the finished knives?
 
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Railsplitter said:
Mike, in your video you mention that you had these made with a variable resistance pull that is lighter from open to half stop and then a little stronger from half stop to open. Did that feature turn out like you wanted it to on the finished knives?
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Yes. Right out of the box you can tell they don't have the spring pressure closing that they do opening. But I think it will get more pronounced as they break in and offer an outstanding action after some fidgeting. When a knife has an adjustable pivot I don't really expect the factory to perfectly tune each one - but every one of these I have handled has been really nice.
 
knifeswapper said:
Yes. Right out of the box you can tell they don't have the spring pressure closing that they do opening. But I think it will get more pronounced as they break in and offer an outstanding action after some fidgeting. When a knife has an adjustable pivot I don't really expect the factory to perfectly tune each one - but every one of these I have handled has been really nice.
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Cool. :cool: I ordered a bocote, and I can hardly wait to get it in hand.
 
Man. I legitimately love all 4 options. Surprising how much I like the white bone micarta. But it fits so well.
Still, super excited for that lava CF. So strange and unique. Can’t wait.
 
Railsplitter said:
Mike, in your video you mention that you had these made with a variable resistance pull that is lighter from closed to half stop and then a little stronger from half stop to open. Did that feature turn out like you wanted it to on the finished knives?
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Where can I find the videos for the Recoil?
 
Can anyone comment on the thickness behind the edge? The CK website doesn't list blade stock thickness, so I'm skeptical.

The chunky edge of the Lionsteel Roundhead has kept me from picking one up, although they are very gorgeous.
 
I want that Lava CF but right now I can't really get myself any new toys plus if I can spend that I should invest in some new hard drives to replace my 7+ year old NAS drives that are not actual NAS drives but regular desktop drives.
 
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