JL Williams Norris and Timascus Iceman Flipper

[commodorewheeler]

After a lengthy hiatus, it looks like Lee Williams is starting to get back into the shop again. Here is a piece that I just received from him that was in progress for almost 4 years, an Iceman framelock flipper with a 3 1/2" Mike Norris Gator Skin pattern stainless damascus blade and Tidepool pattern Timascus handle slabs and pocket clip.

Lee's time away from knifemaking does not seem to have taken away from his considerable skills at all, as this piece features the near perfect fit and finish that he has become known for. The flip action is excellent, and the knife can be flipped open in any orientation with no wrist needed whatsoever. The lock up is solid, and the blade centering is dead perfect.

Thanks Lee! Good to see you in the shop again!

 

[Lorien]

that is a super sweet knife! So clean and such nice simple lines. Beautiful combination of materials as well.:thumbup:

 

[T.K.C.]

Lee sure IS back in the game!!! THAT is fantastic!!! That Timascus is gorgeous!!!

 

[ROBB]

!wow!:thumbup:

 

[swilliamf]

Simply Amazing!!!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Very clean design. The workmanship looks to be excellent.

 

[spyken]

that's real nice...simple like oldskool stuff from Lee. is it Lee's old school flipper mechanism?

 

[peterinct]

That looks NICE. The timascus and blade are both looking good.

Peter

 

[stlsrgn]

Nice combo!

 

[commodorewheeler]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone!

that's real nice...simple like oldskool stuff from Lee. is it Lee's old school flipper mechanism?

James, I consider the Rhino flippers with the cut-away bolsters to be Lee's old-school flipper mechanism. Even though they are a newer concept than traditional flipper tabs, they are what he used first on his knives. This is not one of those.

This one has what I consider to be his second generation flipper mechanism. It works like a traditional flipper tab, but it is low profile and completely hidden when the knife is open.