Darrel Ralph knives

[JTR357]

After using & collecting knives for 30+ years,& being on this great forum for around three years,I finally found a maker that makes me think "I need to get everything this guy makes!"

That maker is Darrel Ralph.I got a Trigger Maze a couple weeks ago.I've been carrying it every day since,with a break here & there for my Umnumzan & my Sebenza,but mostly the Trigger Maze.Everything else has taken a backseat.

This knife just melts in my hand!Super smooth action & sharper than any other knife I've ever gotten out of the box.
This one has a 3.25" blade.I'm currently saving up for one with a 3.5" blade(3.5" is my sweet spot,regarding EDC)

I'm not saying I won't be buying from any other maker.for instance,RJ Martin has some designs I'm very interested in.I'm just going to focus primarily on DDR designs from now on.


Here's a quick shot of my DDR TM-

This one's next on my list.I'm about 3/4's of the way there saving-wise.They ain't cheap!

(Photo by True North Knives)



If anyone else collects DDR designs,I'd love to see some pics!:thumbup:


Thanks

 

[Jesse B.]

Wow that first knife has a very interesting look to it. Sort of Robocop meets Terminator meets Medieval Knight. Awesome score.

 

[TheBleedingEdge]

That first knife is a beauty! The frame lock blends beautifully into the knife's contour lines! Congratulations on finding your baby, JT!

 

[knifezoid]

I can totally see why you're hooked, very nice piece.

 

[D1omedes]

Congrats, JT.

I have yet to find my perfect knife or preferred designer. Hopefully time will change that (especially since I'll have a real job in a year or so). Enjoy the Maze.

 

[JTC3495]

I just got a Gunhammer off the exchange last week and was totally amazed at the quality. This knife exceeds any other folder I have ever had. Fit & finish is better than Strider & equal if not better than Hinderer.
This knife carries great and just about disappears in my pocket. This is nice for a near 4" folder. I will try to get some pics up to show off this beauty.

 

[JTR357]

I just got a Gunhammer off the exchange last week and was totally amazed at the quality. This knife exceeds any other folder I have ever had. Fit & finish is better than Strider & equal if not better than Hinderer.
This knife carries great and just about disappears in my pocket. This is nice for a near 4" folder. I will try to get some pics up to show off this beauty.

Great score! I'll be looking forward to some pics.

The GH is on my short list.


Thanks

 

[JTR357]

Congrats, JT.

I have yet to find my perfect knife or preferred designer. Hopefully time will change that (especially since I'll have a real job in a year or so). Enjoy the Maze.

D1omedes,Just keep trying out a wide variety,& eventually you'll find a maker that just "speaks" to you.

 

[ASBOB]

JTC--is that the Fox Gunhammer from Italy?

 

[JTC3495]

No it is a custom DDR Gunhammer.

 

[JTC3495]

Here are a couple pics.

 

[JTR357]

JTC,nice!:thumbup:

I remember seeing that in the exchange & was kicking myself,cause I didn't have the cash at the time.

Congrats!

 

[dinozzo]

Wow that trigger maze is awesome looking! Looks like the ergos are top notch and the F&F is awesome! I really like the look of it! Congrats on finding "The One"

 

[T.K.C.]

I am a fan of DDR's work myself. I own 2 knives; a Trigger & a Trigger Express.

 

[JTR357]

Oh man!Those are sweeet Suz!:thumbup:

Which is the express?The bottom one?

 

[T.K.C.]

Yeah, the green on is the Express.

 

[nevermind35]

Very nice knives here guys and gals. It is quite a feet when you find a certain track that you're going to devote your collection to. I really love a lot of Bob Lums designs but am now where near the point where I've found my niche.

 

[JTR357]

Just ordered my second DDR design.It was the last one at True North.


Here's some pics from TNK

Specs:MANUAL FLIPPER :: NO BEARINGS :: NO ASSIST
Blade Length: 3 5/8"
Cutting edge: 3 1/2"
Overall Length: 7 15/16"
Closed Length: 4 1/2"
Blade Steel: CPM S30V HAND RUBBED STAINLESS
Handle Material: Solid Titanium~ Slotted Carbon Fiber Overlays
Sheath: Pouch
Weight: 4.5 ounces / 126 grams

I'm going to have to change that pocket clip to tip up,when I get it.

Thanks again,Neil!

 

[gundude73]

man oh man that looks nice! congrats! :thumbup:

 

[Joshua J.]

I've been looking at DDR recently. I like the torpedo blade Gunhammer. It reminds me of the ZT 0200, only with all the things I don't like fixed.