m390 HTM Gunhammer!

[neuron]

Since Knifecenter mentioned manual flippers, does anyone know if they'll be using the Maxxglide system? Because a manual thrust bearing pivot flipper Gunhammer in M390 would get awfully close to my grail EDC.

+1 on that.....

That would be sweet!

 

[harkamus]

I will ask about the thrust bearings. Also, no pics this weekend, sorry. I'm reprofiling the edge on this demo model to where I get most of my knives. 12.5 degrees per side. I also want to try my hand at putting a mirror polish edge on it. That's in addition to another project I have going: home made tumbler for cleaning spent brass.

 

[harkamus]

There will be a manual versions with thrust bearings at some point. I was not informed if Knife Center would have them. Darrel's pretty cryptic most of the time. heh.

 

[Insipid Moniker]

Okay, now I'm really excited.

 

[Thrill]

Pics?

 

[harkamus]

Pics?

Still polishing. On 1200 grit stone. Then I have 1400, 1600, and two strops. These are Wicked Edge stones on a shop made system that's similar to the Wicked Edge. It works damn well so far. Sharpened all my Global kitchen knives.

 

[Emerson]

When can I preorder one? I'm excited for sure.

 

[harkamus]

When can I preorder one? I'm excited for sure.

Knifecenter.com, but I don't think they're taking preorders yet. Give them a call and see.

 

[Darrel Ralph]

We are working on the FIRST of a new M390 project at DDR customs today.
There has NEVER NEVER NADA been any steel like we are going to intro on a knife before.
I will keep you posted .
Don t want to spoil the surprise!

 

[harkamus]

CREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are working on the FIRST of a new M390 project at DDR customs today.
There ha NEVER been any steel like we are going to intro on a knife NEVER NEVER before knife.
I will keep you posted .
Don t want to spoil the surprise
!

So does that mean you finally started work on my custom?

 

[TheBleedingEdge]

How is the thrust bearing system different from Maxx Glide? I'm not yet completely up to speed with DDR pivot options.

 

[harkamus]

How is the thrust bearing system different from Maxx Glide? I'm not yet completely up to speed with DDR pivot options.

It's the same thing. Maxx Glide is what DDR calls his thrust bearing system.

 

[neuron]

So does that mean you finally started work on my custom?

Unfortunately, no. They're still in the process of trying to round up enough rhinestones to start on your custom...

 

[harkamus]

Unfortunately, no. They're still in the process of trying to round up enough rhinestones to start on your custom...

I guess I just have to start recruiting more people for the cause. You in?

 

[TheBleedingEdge]

I guess I just have to start recruiting more people for the cause. You in?

The "Help Hark Sparkle" fund. Gotta nice ring to it.

 

[slight]

but about that m390 htm gunhammer...

 

[harkamus]

but about that m390 htm gunhammer...

Just been busy with RL stuff. Sorry 'bout that. I will do my best to get pics up later today after I wake up and take them.

 

[slight]

excellent. iv been stalking knifecenter like crazy.

 

[harkamus]

excellent. iv been stalking knifecenter like crazy.

I asked Darrel about when they would be ready. He said closer to Bladeshow time, which means they're a few months out.

 

[harkamus]

These will have to do til I get out my DSLR. Just been really busy as of late, but I promised pics, so for now:

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It cuts like a light saber. I couldn't get all the scratches out, but the edge is still pretty mirror like. Probably spent about a week and a half trying to polish them out using a ton of stones, each time going higher and higher in grit. EDIT: It's worth noting that this is a proto of the one knifecenter is getting, meaning stuff could change from now until then. I basically have it as a test bed for the m390.