Finally, my first custom folder!

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blademan 13

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Well, it finally arrived last Friday. Is it ever a beauty! Just had to share it with those of you who might be interested. The picture does not even begin to show the knife in all of it's glory. In a nutshell, it is a Keith Coleman Banshee model with a 3 1/4" hand rubbed BG-42 blade with Paul Bos heat treat, gold anodized and jeweled Ti liner-lock, mokume bolsters and desert ironwood scales. Fit & finish is very good, action is very smooth (and I expect it to improve even more with use), solid lock-up and it is the most comfortable folder I own to use. All in all, I am very pleased with all aspects of my first custom folder purchase. The only downside is that this knife was planned as a daily carry and it is just so darned purty I almost hate to subject it to use. Almost
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! I originally intended the knife to have a clip but changed my mind as I did not want to cover the mokume pattern with a piece of gold Ti. Functionally, I would have preferred the clip but the knife looks gorgeous without one, and I plan on getting a clip type pocket sheath as an alternative. These things are truly addictive and I already have my next one worked out and ready to order.

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Nice first Custom! I have had Paul Bos heat treat some of my blades, when the mood hits to make a knife, and they hold up very well and take a good edge.
Mokume is very pretty stuff and I don't care if others down play it as too soft, it's just darn beautiful and I love the way it patinas with age, oxidizes is the tech term but patina sounds nicer? When I first bought a knife with Mokume from Rick Hinderer, nice maker by the way!, I was cleaning up the knife a little and polished up the mokume! Yikes it all looked the same!! I called Rick and he just laughed and said to take some fine steel wool and brush the bolsters and let it be for a while, whew I was nervous I had ruined it!

Good decision on no clip, often ruins the feel of the knife in hand.
G2

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Good choice blademan. Keiths knives (at least all I have seen) are well done. Very solid lockup's and smoth actions.

Glad to see a few more clipless folks. I guess I will like clips when the both look and feel better than the knife does without a clip.

Enjoy , but very very careful it can be addicting.

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Beautiful knife. Further proof that not every knife has to be tactical. Congratulations and enjoy!

AJ
 
Congrats, Blademan 13!

Keith makes a beautiful knife. A couple of months ago, I visited his shop and was really impressed with him and his work. He is one of the best values around.

Thanks for the great pic.

Larry

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Very nice, indeed! Mr. Coleman's designs always catch my eye and this is no exception. Nice lines, nice combination of materials.
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Thanks for the kind words guys. Nothing like the anticipation (and a little doubt!) when you order your first custom. Sure am relieved that it lived up to my expectations.

Darrel, your next!
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Beautiful knife, Blademan! Congrats on your new toy.

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