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Steve D

Steve D

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Just received today! large linerlock apogee with polished carbon fiber scales. My
requests were blue anodized clip; no lanyard hole.



Darrel added a nice touch: the top edge of the liner is anodized purple,
which fades out around the back of the handle, turning to satin finish on the bottom edge.



the handle is thicker and more rounded than the standard frame lock and fills the
hand better. the dimples on the top of the blade and handle look good and feel
better than regular thumb serrations. the pics don't really do it justice.



thanks Darrel for a job well done! --Steve



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Pic of clip side <A href="http://members.aol.com/sdesarno/apo2.jpg">Here</A>

Pic of top <A href="http://members.aol.com/sdesarno/apo3.jpg">Here</A>

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Very nice! Darrel does excellent work. Unless my eyes are deceiving me, I especially like the fact that the folder is held together by only 3 screw assemblies. Simplicity at its best.

-dzig
 
Whew! Scary topic.. I thought you were posting a picture of Darrel Ralph.
Nice knife Darrel.
 
LOVE THAT CPM-420V BLADE's GEOMETRY! I like a 4.25" Blade Length, though! Oh yea, Darrel does excellent work
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Mark

P.S. Man, I would love to own a knife or two made by this guy!
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[This message has been edited by Mark W Douglas (edited 04-03-2000).]
 
I bought a medium apogee from Ralph at the NYC show in 11/99. I went there with the specific purpose of getting one. The integral lock models he had there all had production Benchmade clips with only three of the screw holes drilled and filled. I was dissapointed because it kind of took away from the aesthetics of the knife, but bought one nonetheless. Paid $475. My problem now is that everytime I look at the knife I get pissed off over the cheapness of the clip and this stupid third hole. You pay $475 for a knife you should get a custom clip and at the very least all holes filled with screws. Locks up tight though and I beat it to death, but that stupid clip...
 
Erata to my post about the Benchmade clip. It should have read only two of the three holes were drilled and filled.
 
Just to make sure that I had not said something out of line, I did compare the clip on my apogee to my benchmades and spydercos. They are pretty similar but it may be that Ralph did make the clip himself. The fact remains, however, that only two of the three holes were drilled and filled which is not right when you pay $475 for a knife.
 
Roscohound
I have since changed the clip . I just modifie it to accept the two screws by If you would like a newer clip I will send you one .
I also reshape the clip to be more fitting to the look of the knife. Just email me your address and I will send you one.

Personally I find clips a nesseary evil. I feel they destory the lines of a knife. Please either send the knife or I will be happy to send you a newer modified clip.

Sorry for the bad feelings . I listen to every comment and adjust the clients needs if it is in the realm of the knife.

Thanks Mr De for pushing the carbon fiber rounded look. I feel it created a different sleeker look for the carbon fiber handle.

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[This message has been edited by Darrel Ralph (edited 04-07-2000).]
 
or...
is the clip now attached with one Lg. Torx Screw kind of like the Sebenza's clip is mounted? If so, that's cool also! I LIKE THAT MOUNT VERY MUCH SO AS WELL! I seen the front view of one of the Extreme Apogee's Handle and noticed a 4th Torx Screw, so I gathered that was for holding the pocket clip on. If I'm right, that's the way to go, allowing more secure attachment of the pocket clip. That would be the utimate pocket clip attachment in my opinion! If I'm wrong about that 4th Torx screw holding the pocket clip on to the handle, what's it for then?

Mark
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i just recieved my knife today--again.
i had sent it back for an adjustment.
darrel managed a 1 DAY turnaround for me!
i feel darrel's customer service is first rate.

darrel, while we are on the subject, please use the same clip on my next one (bolstered apogee) as you did on my carbon fiber.

regards
steve
 
Originally posted by Darrel Ralph:
Personally I find clips a nesseary evil. I feel they destory the lines of a knife.
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Evil, as in the work of the Devil. See how they can simply ruin a knife for someone? EVIL.

And they don't improve the grip
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James Segura
San Francisco, CA

[This message has been edited by stjames (edited 04-10-2000).]
 
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