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Three and a half years. That's how long I have been awaiting this piece to completion. I am proud to have been so patient.
Jim's 'Cruiser' series floored me in shape and design for a flipper from the first time I saw it. Jim took advantage of attending the Spring ECCKS in NYC in 2003 and I had a conversation with him then about acquiring a CG (Collector Grade) version of his rare folder.
My attention has always been keen on the beauty of walnut and checkering, as on custom gunstocks. It's hardly a trend. This seemed to me a chance to expound on this skilfull craft with the completion of this piece.
Jim chose a set of presentation walnut scales for me, but had no experience in checkering. I would have to manage this aspect on my own, when it was completed. The knife arrived in May.
I dove into the internet and came upon the site of Errol Case (www.casecustomgunstocks.com). Immediately I saw talent. :thumbup: Errol listened to my wishes and had me send him some images of the scales. He then drew out a few patterns, and mentioned his limitations with the scales and grain. He was the pro. I chose this pattern with the fleur d' lis.
I'll let you decide for yourself on whether it works for you or not. For me, I was impressed beyong my expectations.
As received:
After Errol's work:
I don't want to neglect that tasty circle of engraving that Ray Cover Jr. did. Much to Ray's delight I had Jim Send him the discs which were 303 stainless--an engraver's nightmare material.
He didn't flinch and executed them perfectly.
This knife looks as good closed as it does open. It is a marriage of new technology, artistic design, and traditional warm materials. It has the smoothest opening flipper or thumb operation, and the fittings need a microscope to attempt to find a flaw. Just incredible.
Here is a detail shot of the good stuff. Check out his fitted locking tab:
Jim's work can be seen on his website: www.JimHammondKnives.com
This has been a most gratifying long-term project!
Coop
Jim's 'Cruiser' series floored me in shape and design for a flipper from the first time I saw it. Jim took advantage of attending the Spring ECCKS in NYC in 2003 and I had a conversation with him then about acquiring a CG (Collector Grade) version of his rare folder.
My attention has always been keen on the beauty of walnut and checkering, as on custom gunstocks. It's hardly a trend. This seemed to me a chance to expound on this skilfull craft with the completion of this piece.
Jim chose a set of presentation walnut scales for me, but had no experience in checkering. I would have to manage this aspect on my own, when it was completed. The knife arrived in May.
I dove into the internet and came upon the site of Errol Case (www.casecustomgunstocks.com). Immediately I saw talent. :thumbup: Errol listened to my wishes and had me send him some images of the scales. He then drew out a few patterns, and mentioned his limitations with the scales and grain. He was the pro. I chose this pattern with the fleur d' lis.
I'll let you decide for yourself on whether it works for you or not. For me, I was impressed beyong my expectations.
As received:
After Errol's work:
I don't want to neglect that tasty circle of engraving that Ray Cover Jr. did. Much to Ray's delight I had Jim Send him the discs which were 303 stainless--an engraver's nightmare material.
He didn't flinch and executed them perfectly.This knife looks as good closed as it does open. It is a marriage of new technology, artistic design, and traditional warm materials. It has the smoothest opening flipper or thumb operation, and the fittings need a microscope to attempt to find a flaw. Just incredible.
Here is a detail shot of the good stuff. Check out his fitted locking tab:
Jim's work can be seen on his website: www.JimHammondKnives.com
This has been a most gratifying long-term project!
Coop
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And we both agreed, the little fluer-de-lis was a nice touch, but when coupled with that checkering pattern, the whole thing didn't even look like the same piece!!!
