Lombard Knives?

CPP

CPP

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I came across a series of knives made by Lombard Knives called the Dassie Top Flipper that fits several of the characteristics I have been looking for in a knife: titanium liners, liner lock, wood handles, under three inches, flipper (in this case a front flipper), no branding, a minimalist design and good steel. Basically, a traditional knife manufactured with some modern features. I am under the impression this is a custom knife and, if so, this would be my first foray into custom territory. Has anyone heard of this maker or this specific knife? The knife maker has a webpage and is from South Africa and I came across this knife on Arizona Custom knives. And yes, I searched the forum before posting this.
 
CPP, I'm the maker of this knife and yes I'm from South Africa. The knife is indeed custom made and by custom made I mean made by hand. Grinding is done free hand without using a rest or guide as well as the shaping of the handle and finish all done by hand. The steel I used was N690 form Böhler, Austria. This steel could be compared to 440C. The handle materials on all the knives are indigenous Africa hardwood. Ranging from African Ebony, Wild Olive, Tamboti, Red Bush willow etc.

The design of this knife was also my own design. I actually wanted to create a small but still useful knife and thus made the blade a bit wider, 23mm (0.9 inch) and gave it a high hollow grind. I named the profile Dassie, after the Yellow-Spotted Rock Dassie (Hyrax), one of our protected species of wildlife in South Africa. The knife is small, compact...just like the Hyrax.

The knife handle is comprised of 1.1mm (0.04 inch) thick titanium liners, anodized and mirrored on the inside. Liner lock mechanism and top flipper as you mentioned. I've also done a bit of decorative file work on the back spacer of each knife. Just something small. Plain and simple.

Screws are made from 304SS, as well as the back spacer. I used 0.2mm brass shims to space the blade from the liners.

Sharpening of the knife was done by hand with a Lansky Sharpener. 25 degrees.

I hope that helps a bit :-).

(You could also visit our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Lombardknives/)
 
Thanks for your prompt response, there's nothing like a response from the maker himself. Beautiful knife, seems like it fills a unique niche. What is the overall thickness of the knife? Although the sheath that comes with it looks nice and functional I was looking to be more discreet with the Knives Ship Free Mainstreet Pocketslip, does it seem like the two would work well together?
 
The thickness depends. Ranging from 14mm (0.5") to about I would say 18mm (0.7") The blade is 3mm (0.1") thick. Din't really measure them. Not one will be the same as the other.

The pocket slip pouch will work great. It shouldn't be too thick.
 
I was checking out your folders, is 3.5" the longest blade you make? Enjoyed your website.
 
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