First folder: Ti, carbon, and hamon

That's a really cool design - great work!

As much as carbon steel has its aesthetic benefits, I personally think stainless is a far more practical option when it comes to a knife that will be used regularly.
 
you are very talented I usually do not comment on to many folders but this one I had to.
 
That's fantastic.

I can see it's "in the works", but my piece of advice would be a more coherent website asap, so I can look at more of your products and decide which one to buy :)
 
Senator said:
Chris - Fantastic job - especially for your first folder. What is the blade length and overall length? Full flat or hollow grind? How thick is the blade at the spine? How wide is the blade from spine to edge? What's the knife weigh? Could you snap a pic of the knife closed?


Most of this has already been mentioned, but I'll list some of my thoughts...

  • First of all, I love the overall look of the knife.
  • I *love* a carbon steel blade. You just don't see that many around on folders.
  • The hamon is great as well, and another feature you don't see on folders. It may or may not be a useful feature on a folding knife, but I like the look, and it never hurts to show off your skill and make the knife stand out in a crowd.
  • I like the choice of handle materials - it's not the usual "grey turd"
  • Love the high grind on the blade as well as a very useful blade shape
  • The rounded bolster is a nice touch
  • For my money, I'd like to see you stick with the bronze washers and tight tolerances. My large micarta Sebenza doesn't have any trouble with lint or dirt.


Some suggestions...

  • Dovetailed *and* rounded bolsters would be especially nice
  • I'd like to see the top of the handle curve down a bit more and cover more of the blade tang, creating an even more secure (and wider, more comfortable) finger guard
  • I like the thumb stud, but would like some texturing for a more secure purchase when opening
  • Maybe it's just the picture, but it looks like the top front edge of the liner lock is sticking up higher than the blade tang, which could lead to a hot spot on your finger when gripping the knife. I like to see the liner and bottom of the tang even.
  • If it's a knife I'll ever carry and use, it MUST have a pocket clip. I don't have a spare front pocket to drop a large folder into, so it HAS to be clipped to my right front pocket. The clip doesn't have to be one of the deep carry/almost concealed variety, but it should be mounted as high up on the bolster as is practical.


Some other general thoughts about things I like in a folder...

  • NO BLADE PLAY IN ANY DIRECTION - open or closed
  • I like a nice, crisp, strong detent. I like the blade to get sucked in when closing, you know what I mean?
  • The blade tip should be centered perfectly between the liners when closed
  • For *my* use, I need a nice thin edge that's razor sharp more than an edge that can withstand a bunch of abuse. I need to be able to cut up the occassional cardboard box or plastic zip tie, but I'm not going to be slicing open a 55-gallon plastic drum, you know?

Last question - when will mine be ready? :D;)
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hey,
sorry i have been tardy in responding,
however... here are the answers to your questions, which i greatly appreciate.

What is the blade length and overall length? blade:3.55" overall: 8.55
Full flat or hollow grind? full flat with a micro bevel polished in
How thick is the blade at the spine? thickest point:0.16"
How wide is the blade from spine to edge? widest point:1.26
What's the knife weigh? 1.25 oz.
Could you snap a pic of the knife closed? check it out here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Knifemaker87/TitaniumLinerLock#5246753493277039634
i added more pictures.

also, the blade has no play in any direction, has a very strong detent, the blade gets sucked into the handle when closing, but opens freely by hand. and if you look at the other pictures, you can see we agree on what a blade grind should look like. now i totally understand about having high use blades.. but i dont use my pocket knife for digging. *grins*

and as for when yours is ready... as soon as i make it!
*grins*
thanks so much for all the feedback and positive criticism... i love it!
thanks
~chris
 
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