My new Ed Cope Custom!!!

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It’s finally here, and I couldn’t be happier. This is the LR.6, named after the callsign of a late friend of Ed from the Army. There are currently only 4 in existence, and one is a prototype which will never be sold, so I feel incredibly fortunate to own one. Ed is the extremely talented protege of Tom Mayo and just won Best New Knifemaker of the Year a few days ago at Blade Show 2018!

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I think the Damascus Rain Drop from Vegas Forge looks absolutely stunning. Pics don’t do it justice.
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Action is wicked, I can’t explain it. The lockup sound alone just screams precision.
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So damn thin! A lot of customs that I’ve seen, especially titanium, seem to have thick, overbuilt handles. I am really, really digging the profile of this guy.
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Can’t express enough how good this bad boy feels in hand.
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Swag!

Congrats to Ed on being recognized at Blade Show and on producing this amazing knife. This is my first custom and I’m ecstatic. In a few years I’m sure knives like this will be in the secondary market for Mayo-ish prices, so I say grab em while you can.

Thank you, Mr. Cope!

Specs
  • Blade Length: 3.75"
  • Cutting Edge: 3.75"
  • Closed Length: 5.0"
  • Overall Length: 8.75"
  • Blade Material: Vegas Forge Raindrop Damascus
  • Blade Thickness: 0.146"
  • Blade Style: Clip Point
  • Blade Grind: Hollow
  • Blade Finish: Acid Etch
  • Handle Material: Bead Blasted Titanium
  • Handle Thickness: 0.50"
  • Locking Mechanism: Frame
  • Pivot Assembly: Washers
  • Pocket Clip: Titanium (Tip-Up, Right Carry)
  • Weight: 4.8 oz.
  • Designer: Ed Cope
  • Handmade in the USA
 
that really is stunning, gratz

I wonder how much his award ends up impacting pricing (if at all?)
I'm too cynical I know, and automatically expect inflation... but I also hope that may not be the case
 
I know this is an old thread. That knife looks amazing! How has your experience been with it? Is is a smooth opener, fit and finish perfect, any issues? Have you ever contacted the builder? Looking at an Ed Cope and just wanted to get some more information.

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I have two of Ed’s customs and just knabbed one of his new midtechs from Instagram. I have a TR22F and SR33F pair. They are AMAZING. They have perfect fit and fitment. Designs are stunning and functional. They are more hydraulic feeling in action like glass on glass and not your now popular “drop free”. I prefer this. Ed himself is a stand up dude who prides himself on Made in USA being a veteran Army Ranger. Don’t hesitate. Worth mentioning he is making my favorite customs right now and I have lots!
 
HikingIsLife said:
I have two of Ed’s customs and just knabbed one of his new midtechs from Instagram. I have a TR22F and SR33F pair. They are AMAZING. They have perfect fit and fitment. Designs are stunning and functional. They are more hydraulic feeling in action like glass on glass and not your now popular “drop free”. I prefer this. Ed himself is a stand up dude who prides himself on Made in USA being a veteran Army Ranger. Don’t hesitate. Worth mentioning he is making my favorite customs right now and I have lots!
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I was looking for a new knife and I think I'm with you. I enjoy the glass hydraulic feeling over the drop shut looseness. I'm also partial to the finger/thumb hole or studs as sometimes it looks to me the flipper is just jutting out there.

I see the little hole on the titanium lock bar, is that for an insert at the lockup or something else?
 
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