couple just finished

[balibalistic]

While waiting on a couple tools i decided to make a couple more 'o these!!

Latchless:
Blade: ATS-34, 3/16" Thick
Handles: 6AL4V TI
Spacers: 6AL4V TI
Inserts: black g-10

Blade ground on 2" and 4" wheels! blade is 4.25" long

Utility:
Blade: ATS-34, 3/16" Thick
Handles: 6AL4V TI
Spacers: 6AL4V TI
Latch: 6AL4V TI
Inserts: ivory/tan g-10

Blade is 4.3" and OAL is 9.6".

I got some great advice and an awsome new tool to tune bronze bushings to exact tolorances.these slipjoint makers got some serious tricks up their sleeves both knives have PB bushings that are tuned to better tolorances then the tachyon,so these flip awsome!! to be honest,i'd prefere it over bearings!! a tad slower but it gives that old school feel,only blade will never contact insides of handles or be pinched by sqeezing handles.expect to see alot more bushing bali's!!

I got a bit to confident after making that small insert bali.i quickly learned why makers change a whole lot more for machined TI.this stuff just eats expensive endmills.i doubt i will make many more in titanium..anywho..,have a look!

 

[saint o'killers]

the utility is talking to me.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

More incredible workmanship.

 

[psycho78]

you make the best bali songs in the world sir.

 

[bluejaunte]

Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about!

Don't get me wrong, your work is impeccably clean, but the few wharnies / sheepfoots (feet?) you've posted lately haven't really spoken to me.

These, on the other hand, are exactly what a bali SHOULD be.

Bravo!

 

[mike_758905]

Wow! Is all I can say these made me view your others, and I am in love with the old school benchmade latchless! How much for one of my own? Or the lil feller proto? You have inspired me to learn these knives! Outstanding craftsmanship! PM me a price if either are for sale or what I should expect to pay for a latchless built for me with a sheath.

 

[Sawce]

very nice