Mick's Contest blade (Photos)

AluminumOvercas

AluminumOvercas

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I had the honor of spending some time with Mick's blade. It made me feel like an instant warrior. My hands were trembling while I was taking photos. This knife was nothing short of perfection. The fusion of art and engineering at it's peak.

Here are a few photos for those who want a closer look at it. I wish Imagestation allowed pic hosting so they could be bigger. :grumpy:

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The really interesting part is that when I asked Mick at Blade WHERE the competition blades were...he kinda lamely pointed in the right direction and had this Cheshire cat kinda grin!:eek:
...and THEN I saw and HELD the damn thing! I offered to take it and check it out....damn, you woulda thought Mick would have jumped all over that offer....:D
Joe
 
:D

I never thought I'd ever see it in real life. I've been having nightmares about not going to blade. Now, I'm having dreams.

Shelb
 
Shelby, Great Pics:eek:

Mick, I again have to say that your knife is a masterpiece! On one hand I wish I could see it in person, and handle it, on the other hand I doubt I could handle it:D . If I did'nt have a child, I would start the bidding right now;) Instead, I will just say, WOW!
Reagan
 
Holy Smokes!
Great Photo’s Shelby. Thank you very much.

The knife is completely integral. It started as a piece ½ inch thick 6AL4V Titanium.
I cut the profile, then press fit the Stellite cutting edge. Nothing holds it in place. There is no bonding agent.

Then the work started.
For those of you who have never ground Titanium…it sucks.

The handle is blue fossilized Mastodon ivory. It sits in a pocket of carbon fiber.

Its kinda fast in the hand.

Thanks for all the kind words.

Mick
 
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