First two off the new KMG Grinder

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primos

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I finally broke down and ordered a KMG from Rob Frink. I've talked to him about it for a few years, and I figure that this time when I called him, he thought "yeah, right".

Anyway, I went all out and got the 2 HP variable speed with all the attachments. These two are the first ones off the new grinder. One's a Platypus, and the other is a one off prototype hunter. I won't be taking orders for the hunter pattern. It's a first shot at something I've been thinking about. There are more changes to made.

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Very nice lookin knives Terry :thumbup:

My Bader will not put a finish like that on my knives :p I'll have to get me one of them KMG grinders.
 
Congrats on the new toy Terry...looking forward to reaping the benefits!
Typical Primos excellence..Both are beautilful Love the Choil treatment on the new one,and actually looks to be a bit of a hybrid of some of your hunter designs...Slick Rick!
 
I don't think you used up 2hp on either of these.... ;) :p Nice to have it under the hood when you do, though!

Always crisp. Especially so now.

Coop
 
Don't care for the Platypus at all, but you probably knew that.

The hunter is STELLAR!

I would buy one right now if it was on your table, and I would probably have to battle a bunch of the other guys to get to it.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I love them both, but that prototype hunter is KILLER!
 
Congrtas on the KMG. My wife got me one last Sept and boy is it smooth running.

Both your knives are VERY nice! I especially like the hunter. Doesn't look like you need to make many changes to me!:thumbup:

Kelly
 
Lookin' real good Terry. I'm not sure where you're heading with that hunter, but I really like where it's at right now. :D Enjoy the new toy and keep the pics coming!

Roger
 
I like the hunter. The pointy choil (?) might not be very practical, but presentation wise it works very well.

Terry - did you use the KMG for the blade finish? Or is it hand finished?
 
Love both knives Terry....what attachments did you get with your grinder? I have been thinking about the variable speed to upgrade but the multi slack belt attachment I wasn't sure about....Don
 
primos said:
I won't be taking orders for the hunter pattern. It's a first shot at something I've been thinking about. There are more changes to made.
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Well, when you do start taking orders for it, please put me down for one that will match my Bowie! :thumbup:

Best,

Peter
 
Joss said:
Terry - did you use the KMG for the blade finish? Or is it hand finished?
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Joss, I do believe Mr. Don was hackin on Terry about the blade finish. ;) :)
 
Thanks all for the kind words. I appreciate it.

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Steven,
Yes, I recall that the Platypus is one of many of mine that aren't, shall we say, on your must have list. It's not destined to win any beauty contest, but in looking at my order list I can see that since 07/28/05 it was the most ordered pattern I have. It's one of those word-of-mouth things. When folks get their hands on one of the ugly little boogers with the silly name, they seem to like it, and they tell their friends. The first one was made in 2002, but the pattern was held back as a wild card since the El Camino was going wild, and the Montero was holding it's own. I made a few here and there and sold them in the background so-to-speak. It wasn't until 2005 that I put it on my website as an official offering.

Anyway, I'm honored that you took a liking to the prototype hunter. I think that it is the only the second one that you actually took a liking to. If memory serves me correctly the other was a rustic Montero-like offering. Seems like you mentioned that it would be an "almost" perfect EDC. That surprised me and I must say that I was flattered that time as well. You just never what exactly will turn someone on. I'm happy. :D

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Joss,
Danbo is right. Don was just messing with me. The blades have a hand-rubbed finish. The main reason that the KMG plays an important new role is because now after all these years I can slow the grinder down and use finer belts. From 1993 till 2006 I never had any belts finer than 220 grit. In fact, in 1993 and 1994 I was mainly doing draw filing. That meant many hours per knife doing hand rubs.

Right now I am learning to use the new grinder and all it's fancy attachments. I'm able to go to about 320 to 400 grit before switching to a hand rub. My goal is to go to 600 to 800 grit before the hand rub.

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McIntosh,
Is this Don McIntosh? -- I got the 2HP Leeson with the variable speed controller. I opted for the platen attachment with tool arm and work rest, as well as the small wheel fork, various small wheels, the rotary platen, the slack belt attachment, the mounting plate for motor and grinder, and extra tooling arms for all the attachments.
 
primos said:
Thanks all for the kind words. I appreciate it.

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Steven,
If memory serves me correctly the other was a rustic Montero-like offering. Seems like you mentioned that it would be an "almost" perfect EDC. That surprised me and I must say that I was flattered that time as well. You just never what exactly will turn someone on. I'm happy. :D
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Terry,

Those would be the only two that I publicly commented on. I thought the first and last bowies on the bottom row of your "Variety in a Makers' Work" thread were sublime, completely unlike anything that I had seen you do in the past.

That very popular and vexing rounded choil(not to be confused with ricasso) thing is what tweaks me about yours, and many other 'smiths work.

I think that you have an incredible amount of talent, and must be a gifted teacher as well to be able to pass on your knowledge to your spouse. It has been hard for me to find your work on the aftermarket that made me want to pull the trigger. I think Randy Morgan had one for sale that I wanted, too, but I was too slow on the draw. Someday!:)

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
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