Large Frame Lock

OMG, I just got the knife.
I have to admit, I initially got it as a collector, and just liked the big size and material (ex. titanium framelock, A2 blade) in relation to the price.
But when I handled it, it's just not that overbearing, it's actually quite nice. Very ergonomic in the hand and that tall blade with all that hollowgrind just begs to get to work.
It's really not that much bigger than a full size Sebenza, but much wider due to the needed back space from the width of the blade. But this makes it SOOO much more comfortable in the hand!
I was thinking of custom ordering a real thick G-10 slab for the non liner side of my user Sebenza - NOT NOW.
It still feels quite big in the pocket, and it might be noticed more when carrying than actually using.
I may not carry this a alot but it will NOT become a safe queen as planned. It will be used around the house.

I've ordered a few custom knives of various types (traditional slipjoints, a butterfly, and this) by makers in the forum, to support talent before they get better known and their prices go up.
Like I've said before, this is my second era of collecting knives and I've owned handmades by the famous tactical folder makers in the mid to late 90's.
While it was cool to own a real Terzuola, Kit Carson, Crawford, Elishewitz, etc., there's just a different feeling in noticing someones skill and supporting it by purchasing their craft. Instead of just being the next guy to buy an established makers latest creation so you too, can have bragging rights.

While this knife is not as refined as the above mentioned, i'm sure it will do whatever realistic job is asked of it, and I will put it to more use than just opening envelopes like my babied Terzuola only did.

Thanks again,
John
 
Nostimos said:
OMG, I just got the knife.
I have to admit, I initially got it as a collector, and just liked the big size and material (ex. titanium framelock, A2 blade) in relation to the price.
But when I handled it, it's just not that overbearing, it's actually quite nice. Very ergonomic in the hand and that tall blade with all that hollowgrind just begs to get to work.
It's really not that much bigger than a full size Sebenza, but much wider due to the needed back space from the width of the blade. But this makes it SOOO much more comfortable in the hand!
I was thinking of custom ordering a real thick G-10 slab for the non liner side of my user Sebenza - NOT NOW.
It still feels quite big in the pocket, and it might be noticed more when carrying than actually using.
I may not carry this a alot but it will NOT become a safe queen as planned. It will be used around the house.

I've ordered a few custom knives of various types (traditional slipjoints, a butterfly, and this) by makers in the forum, to support talent before they get better known and their prices go up.
Like I've said before, this is my second era of collecting knives and I've owned handmades by the famous tactical folder makers in the mid to late 90's.
While it was cool to own a real Terzuola, Kit Carson, Crawford, Elishewitz, etc., there's just a different feeling in noticing someones skill and supporting it by purchasing their craft. Instead of just being the next guy to buy an established makers latest creation so you too, can have bragging rights.

While this knife is not as refined as the above mentioned, i'm sure it will do whatever realistic job is asked of it, and I will put it to more use than just opening envelopes like my babied Terzuola only did.

Thanks again,
John
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And that is why these folders are so fought-over and a great value. You can use them and not feel bad about it, and not worry about it losing any value. There are a lot of knives out there that are made of the most exotic materials, and do nothing but sit in safes and display cases. Their blades might as well be made out of 440A because they are never going to see any use.
 
I think the machining skill is as good as on any folder I have owned. I detect no maching marks etc.etc. Fit and finish is to very very close tolerances, especially the way the pivot snaps in to the blade cut out, and the thickness and stickiness of the frame lock even after hundreds of openings is still tight. Also look at the relief he cuts into the frame lock. Still a ton of meat left behind so you won't be prone to over bending the lock if using the folder hard. The blade isn't highly refined but then again the grinds are spot on just not highly polished or tumbled etc.etc. Made for use me thinks. What makes the knife so nice to me is that they are large and made for large hands. Not long mind you but large. It looks larger that it really is just cause the blade is so tall as is the frame is so beefy.

I don't know how he does it really but I will buy any I get the opportunity too I think they are that good. Matter of fact I have a xlg liner lock and this lg frame lock and I haven't really carried any other knife at all on me when I am not at work. The ergo's are just superb for me, especially they way the thumb ramp sits with my thumb on it. The serrations are not overly sharp nor are they smooth, just perfect to get a good grip without tearing up your thumb pad. The only thing I did is to really polish out the washers and the only reason I did that is cause I bought one of the headlamp lens shinning kits. In the kit it has 4 pads of super fine grit pads and some outstanding super micro polishing compound. So figured why not polish up the washers really well. Truth be told I can't tell if it made that big of difference in opening smoothness but you know kind of put my mark on it. keepem sharp
 
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Kind of funny that you polished out the washers, I did the same thing with mine. In taking it apart I found that the tolerances are very tight the way the stop pin is put in is spot on. Great knife and I feel very lucky that I was able to get one. Would sure like to have one made in a warnie pattern, saw one in his photo albums. He sure is making a nice folder and well worth the price.
 
Well I just took delivery of a factory custom, I guess you would call it, a lg Sebenza bought off the JDF from a fella. Now this Sebbie is a large classic 2000, w/polished blade and milled slabs. Length wise the M1 and the Sebbie are close. But build wise the M1 has it all over the sebbie. Smoother action, bigger and way more robust is the M1. Now I am not about to degrade the sebbie in anyway what so ever. It is about as well made as any folder including the M1 here. That is a proven fact by all of the industry awards it and CR have garnered. But I look at the M1 and I am thinking a folding do every thing type of knife, from survival, hunting, camping, edc, and s.d. The sebbie to me is more geared towards a general edc carry type of knife. Where the M1 is thick and robust the sebbie is thinner, less blade and frankly a kind of civilized quality to it. Anyways yep Flarehty makes a great knife and so does CRK. Just to serve different purposes. keepem sharp
 
Since this is already a huge thread for just a sale listing, I thought I'd make it even longer with some update pics of my Flaherty.
I was taking various sub group pics of my knives and noticed my Benchmade 710 is exactly as long as the Model 1 framelock, but you can really see how tall and beefy the Flaherty is when compared to the long but slim Mchenry&Williams designed BM710.
I added the Sebenza to show the difference in blades. While the sebbie has the famous utility working blade with a generous hollow grind, you get to see how much MORE you get with the Flaherty Model 1. I also put in some top shots so you can see and compare the width between the three knives.
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They are a great knife..Ron makes them very beefy I use mine at work every day and a couple of strops and wham right back to shaving sharp. I love frame locks and his fit right in with my working man budget.
 
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