First Folder

K Robinson

K Robinson

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For all of you guys that have not had the chance to comment on my first attempt at folders, I would like as much feedback as possible, good or bad.

Pictures here-- www.robinsoncustomknives.com

Thanks in advance

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Member--Texas Knife Makers and Collectors Association

Usual Suspect

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Kevin,
Very nice. What do you call it? How about "Talisman"? or "Raptor"?

How much $$$ ? How about blade size? Material? I assume Ti bolsters and liners. Carry system? Customization options?

The ONLY change I would make is I prefer the Emerson style thumb disk or a Spyderhole over the thumbstuds. But that is just a personal preference.

It looks like a sweet knife. Good work.

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Brigadier
Beretta 92 FS nut and Aspiring Usual Suspect
"And for this cause God shall send them stong delusion,that they should believe a lie;" 2 Thessalonians 2:11
"And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove[expose] them." Ephesians 5:11

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Sweet looking blade, Kevin. Like the finger grooves. Is it a one of a kind or are you going to do a run.

Congrats,
Reed
 
First Folder. . . . HA!

Man like I told you in Atlanta when you handed me this knife. I'm not believing you!

Seriously, the workmanship on this is unbelievable for a "first knife" As far as criticism or suggestions, how about drilling a hole through it for a lanyard? Otherwise I think it's great and you should be proud of it!
 
Incredible looking knife. I can't see anything wrong with it. I love the blade style. I'd also like to know materials and prices, etc.
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What's the blade material and length, Kevin?
If you start taking orders for these, please let me know. The only changes I'd like are double bolsters and a partially serrated blade. Make one like that and you can consider it instantly sold.
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Great Knife!

Nice lines & recurved blade...

The only change... the finger grooves.

They will work great on some but not on others...

I love it!

Are you going to the guild show?

Regards,

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Joel Pirela
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www.pirelabladedesign.com
 
Guys, this folder is smokin'. I'm with Don though, Kevin has to be sandbaggin' us, it's too nice for a "First Folder".
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Thanks for the input guys, your thoughts will be helpful in refining my designs and incorporating the changes that best reflect the intended use of the knife.

Specs.
OAL Open - 9"
Blade - 4"
Blade Materal - CPM 440V
Ti Bolsters
Carbon Fiber Scales (Optional)
Ti Liners
Ti Pocket Clip (Tip up or down)
Thong hole
Back Spacer - Black linen micarta
Price - $375.00
Lead time as of today - 3mos
No deposit
Please keep in mind I am a part time maker and the response so far has been more overwhelming than I could ever have imagined.

Thanks to Larry Chew for his hours of patient teaching and understanding of a novice wanna be maker.

Thanks to Larry Davidson for his guidance and advice.

Thanks to Les Robertson for design suggestions and input along the way.

And Thanks to all of the Usual Suspects for the encouragement and support thus far.

Kevin


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Member--Texas Knife Makers and Collectors Association

Usual Suspect
 
That is one stunning knife. I really like the carbon fiber scales with the silver bolsters. Personally, a majority of the knives out there with finger grooves have too much space between them and do not fit my hand well. I suggest maybe making a knife without the grooves and with a opening disk as an option and you will have yourself a winner. It's kind of hard to believe that this was your first knife! Great job and keep up the good work.

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"Those who say it can't be done should not interfere with those busy doing it."
 
Kevin,

That is a beautiful knife. I am completely impressed with the detail in finish. Did you grind the blade on your new LeBlanc in your shop? Did your mill the finger grooves on the thumb ramp? For your first folder this is better than I could have imagined.
BTW thanks for the suggestions and advice that you gave me during our phone conversation. I am looking into a coote for my first grinder.
Spoke with Larry, he offered suggestions too.

Keep Grinding!
 
Kevin -

You KNOW I'm in for one. But, I can wait until things calm down a bit for ya. Say August, maybe? I'll email ya.
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First folder, huh? OK, do you want to stick with that story?


It looks sweeet! I can't give you very much feedback from the pictures. I think you should send one to me and I will give you better info.
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If ignorance is bliss,
why aren't more people happy?
 
Thats my story and i'm stickin to it.
Thanks for all of your comments, you guys have always been good to me.
John #1 will be ready in a couple of weeks, you started this ball rolling, orders as of today 14 and a lefty, gotta think about that one!
Drifter:
Yep it was a LeBlanc Larry's as I still have no shop to run the 208 power for mine.
Blades were Laser cut.
Joel:
I am only able to make 2 shows per year Blade and SOS in Mesquite.
Chris:
You got it buddy.
Eric:
Double bolsters no problem.
Serrations, I'm not quite that far along yet but I'll get there.
Brigadier:
Model name "G Zero"
I can customize it to your liking materal wise.

Thanks again Suspects.

Kevin


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Member--Texas Knife Makers and Collectors Association

Usual Suspect
 
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