Larry Davidson just finished his first year as a knifemaker. He also just completed his first left-handed knife
my SE, which he has affectionately named Lefty
After checking out his Photopoint link in the Makers section, I contacted him. I was impressed with his open and honest communication. After we had decided on a model and materials he set out to build his first left-handed folder. Upon my request, he took pictures to document the creation of my knife.
Check Out My Davidson Lefty Page
The knife features 154CM blade, bead-blasted titanium bolsters, Desert Ironwood scales, and little VooDoo magic.
When I opened the Airborne Express package the first thing I found was an enclosure card. It contained a very nice, professional looking Certificate of Authenticity. Next, I realized the knife came in a very nice zippered pouch. Opening the zippered pouch, I found more than I had expected. What really sets it off is the contrast between gold anodizing on the jeweled flats and blue anodization in the filework. I then realized he heat colored all the screws to a nice bronze color. These added details really complete the knife as an artistic composition.
That VooDoo Magic
Larry is one of very few people licensed to use Larry Chews VooDoo Roller Bearing System. A few forumites have emailed me asking if the VooDoo system is really that good. Yes, it REALLY is that good! Many will agree that the Sebenza has an incredibly smooth action. I consider the Speedtech Synergy to have an even smoother and slicker action. The Chew VooDoo system Larry implemented is just unreal. It is SO SMOOTH and SO FAST that after playing with it for a little while my Sebenza felt sluggish. Playing with all three knives side-by-side, Lefty is the clear winner.
I dont know how many posts Ive read where someone thinks theyve found the Holy Grail of knives, when in-fact they were just having that new knife euphoria. Larry has built a very impressive knife by anyones standards, but I would not be objective if I said this knife was perfect (if you want perfect Ive been told you need to talk to Mr. Herman
) it does have a few very minor bugs which I am sure Larry will resolve as his experience grows. This is one hell of a knife at a very reasonable price.
~Mitch
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[This message has been edited by UW Mitch (edited 01-04-2001).]
After checking out his Photopoint link in the Makers section, I contacted him. I was impressed with his open and honest communication. After we had decided on a model and materials he set out to build his first left-handed folder. Upon my request, he took pictures to document the creation of my knife.
Check Out My Davidson Lefty Page
The knife features 154CM blade, bead-blasted titanium bolsters, Desert Ironwood scales, and little VooDoo magic.
When I opened the Airborne Express package the first thing I found was an enclosure card. It contained a very nice, professional looking Certificate of Authenticity. Next, I realized the knife came in a very nice zippered pouch. Opening the zippered pouch, I found more than I had expected. What really sets it off is the contrast between gold anodizing on the jeweled flats and blue anodization in the filework. I then realized he heat colored all the screws to a nice bronze color. These added details really complete the knife as an artistic composition.
That VooDoo Magic
Larry is one of very few people licensed to use Larry Chews VooDoo Roller Bearing System. A few forumites have emailed me asking if the VooDoo system is really that good. Yes, it REALLY is that good! Many will agree that the Sebenza has an incredibly smooth action. I consider the Speedtech Synergy to have an even smoother and slicker action. The Chew VooDoo system Larry implemented is just unreal. It is SO SMOOTH and SO FAST that after playing with it for a little while my Sebenza felt sluggish. Playing with all three knives side-by-side, Lefty is the clear winner.
I dont know how many posts Ive read where someone thinks theyve found the Holy Grail of knives, when in-fact they were just having that new knife euphoria. Larry has built a very impressive knife by anyones standards, but I would not be objective if I said this knife was perfect (if you want perfect Ive been told you need to talk to Mr. Herman
~Mitch
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My Hobby Page
[This message has been edited by UW Mitch (edited 01-04-2001).]
