Double Edge Dave
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The #4 in question will reside at Chez Baker.
There IS a knife god!
David
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There IS a knife god!
David
AKTI#150
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The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
Millenium Apogee By Darrel Ralph........
- Thread starter Mike Turber
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I just got my # 5 this morning. It is a sight to behold! The color is a little more purple to gold on the handle and the nugget work looks great. I for one am very pleased with the outcome
I think that it is the perfect size knife for everyday carry. Thanks Bladeforums for the offer and Thanks Darrel for the great knife and answering all of my e-mails.
Brian
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You got your's already?!!?!?!
I'm looking for two knife orders that are now in shipping somewhere. I am also waiting to pick up a custom from a local maker but the ice storms over the last two weekends have made this not happen either.
Oh well, maybe tomorrow.
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Dwight
It's a fine line between "a hobby" and "mental illness".
I'm looking for two knife orders that are now in shipping somewhere. I am also waiting to pick up a custom from a local maker but the ice storms over the last two weekends have made this not happen either.
Oh well, maybe tomorrow.
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Dwight
It's a fine line between "a hobby" and "mental illness".
I'm not sure what the deal was, Darrel e-mailed me for My address and I sent it to him on Monday. I e-mailed him on Wednesday to ask how he sent it (ground,air ...) he said that he sent it on Tuesday ups ground, and about 15 minutes later, a package was delivered to my desk
Man was I suprised.
Double Edge Dave
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# 4 showed up on my doorstep today.It is really nice.The colors are beautiful and the way Darrel put the message on the inside of the liner is unique. The action is smooth as silk.It is better than I had hoped,and that is saying a lot!Hats off to you Darrel.
David
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I just received Millenium Apogee # 3
like the other lucky recipients, this knife has definitely exceeded all of my expectations. The fit and finish are superb
stunning work.
The knife is truly beautiful. I tend to avoid the "black tactical" pieces that seem to be in vogue these days, so most of my customs are either "traditional" slip joints or tend to combine relatively modern designs with natural handle materials. I had never owned a knife with an anodized and decorated metal handle so I was completely unprepared for the elegance of the Apogee. The engraving on the inside of the frame (# 3 MILLENNIUM DDR, visible through the slot for the locking bar)is a very nice touch! The Apogee is almost too attractive I was tempted to put it away to keep it unused to preserve its pristine looks. Fortunately, I was able to overcome this inclination and actually do some cutting with it
. It fits my hand wonderfully
the ergonomics are great. I have relatively small hands and for me the knife is perfectly sized for a daily carry piece. I love the blade shape as well
it seems very well suited for general utility work. I obviously haven't had a chance to give it a thorough workout, but I can hardly wait to see how the 420V steel holds up (it was delivered razor-sharp). The lock-up is rock-solid
I've never had any problems with liner-locks, but it's clear that the integral lock on the Apogee is a major leap forward in terms of reliability. Darrel was also kind enough to accommodate my aversion to pocket clips
the clip was included with the knife but was removed (the holes in the frame are filled with tiny textured screws that match the rest of the screws in the frame).
I know that I'm not saying anything that hasn't been said many times before, but I just wanted to let everyone know how impressed I was with Darrel's craftsmanship on this knife. Right now I'm in the throes of "new knife fever" and I may not be completely objective, but I'm sure that the Millenium Apogee will continue to be one of the high points of my collection. Now I just have to start saving up for the auto version
Jim
The knife is truly beautiful. I tend to avoid the "black tactical" pieces that seem to be in vogue these days, so most of my customs are either "traditional" slip joints or tend to combine relatively modern designs with natural handle materials. I had never owned a knife with an anodized and decorated metal handle so I was completely unprepared for the elegance of the Apogee. The engraving on the inside of the frame (# 3 MILLENNIUM DDR, visible through the slot for the locking bar)is a very nice touch! The Apogee is almost too attractive I was tempted to put it away to keep it unused to preserve its pristine looks. Fortunately, I was able to overcome this inclination and actually do some cutting with it
I know that I'm not saying anything that hasn't been said many times before, but I just wanted to let everyone know how impressed I was with Darrel's craftsmanship on this knife. Right now I'm in the throes of "new knife fever" and I may not be completely objective, but I'm sure that the Millenium Apogee will continue to be one of the high points of my collection. Now I just have to start saving up for the auto version
Jim
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No not yet.
#2 still somewhere between here and there. Hopefully it's headed in the right direction. I need to find out when, and if, it was shipped. I wanted it shipped overnight so I didn't have to have the "brown truck" blues for too long. Darrel, you out there??
Oh well, Monday might be a knife nuts dream.
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Dwight
It's a fine line between "a hobby" and "mental illness".
Oh well, Monday might be a knife nuts dream.
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Dwight
It's a fine line between "a hobby" and "mental illness".
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Patience, James and Dwight
normally I would give my eyeteeth to live in the cities that you're fortunate enough to call home. UPS's delivery schedule may make this one of the few cases where it pays to live in the "heartland"
. I'm sure Darrel will take care of you
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Jim,
I have 3 boxes with 9 knives total that should of been here today. Not a one of them has shown up.
The only thing that will make the weekend, other than spending time with the wife, is getting a Damascus custom from a maker in Cartersville about an hour from here and seeing his shop setup.
He got his Journeyman's stamp at the last blade show. I have been looking for this one since then.
Just find it hard to wait till the others show up. Darrel's knife will be the crowning touch in my growing collection.
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Dwight
It's a fine line between "a hobby" and "mental illness".
I have 3 boxes with 9 knives total that should of been here today. Not a one of them has shown up.
Just find it hard to wait till the others show up. Darrel's knife will be the crowning touch in my growing collection.
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Dwight
It's a fine line between "a hobby" and "mental illness".