New Art Knife from Bill McHenry

Erikfsn

Erikfsn

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I been away for a while, but what a way to come back. I should be getting this knife in 10 days or so. This will be my first knife
from Bill McHenry and I can't wait! I have to get a digital camera so when I get it I can post more pictures.


It is 8" overall, with a 3 and 9/16" blade, double hollow ground.
The blade steel is a custom chevron pattern W1 and 203E tool
steel from J.Rados, the bolsters are W1 and 203E random from
Darrel Meier. The liners and spine are 6AL4V titanium with a
pressed steel dovetail over the Axis shaft. The single, sapphire
set gold knob and interior inlay are a M&W 16k special blend.
The interior inlay is a half face that reflects to a full face
when viewed at an angle. The Axis knobs and the thrust
washers [spacers] are phosphor bronze. The scales are magnificent
matched blacklip MOP backed with a fine sheet of aluminum.
Signed and dated by the maker, serial # 280, the 6th custom
handmade Axis Lock of 7, all different all one of a kind.

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It looks terrible,save yourself the embarrassment of carrying it and send it to me. :D Okay,I'm a liar.It is absolutely beautiful.You are a lucky man congrats.I look forward to seeing more pics.
 
Wowwwwww! :eek: :eek: :eek:

I have seen a lot of nice knives posted in these parts, but I don't know if I have seen one that I would like to own anymore than this one. As good as the production Axis locks are, a custom version must be absolutely killer. Not to mention quite rare.

BTW, I am sure that Benchmade would be happy to supply you with a clip if you need one ;)
 
I saw this knife in person about a year ago. It is a sweet piece. Smooth and the attention to detail is awesome. Your getting ohe heck of a knife, enjoy it.
 
Striper28, I'm happy to hear your impression of the smoothness of the knife after handling it. Bill told me he had engineered into this knife a few details that improved upon what he called BM's already excellent execution of the Axis lock.
When I get it, I will post my own impressions of the knife.
 
Bill McHenry makes some of the nicest folders today, period.

Congrats on your excellent taste, Erik. You're getting on of the best!

-Michael
 
Well, ten days it was exactly. FedEx brought me the knife a little while ago and as high as my expectations were, I am still somewhat stunned by the beauty of this knife. Incredible colors that don't show up well in the above photos, from the black lip pearl and the treatment of the various metals. (I have a camera due in tomorrow, so I'll see if I can get some better shots to post). The intricate surfaces of the entire knife shine like a jewel. The fit and finish are absolutely extraordinary. The feel of the blade as it opens and closes tells you that a remarkable craftsman/engineer spent a great deal of time fine tuning the knife. Just the sounds it makes when you open and close it . . . I've never seen a custom knife come close to this one mechanically, artistically or any way, it's really museum quality.

You'll notice a small adjustment screw in the corner of the bolster nearest the thumbstud in the first picture. The reason for it is that the pivot screws on folders are always off center, so when you tighten a pivot alone, you pull the liners out of parallel. This screw puts them back into parallel and can be used to adjust how freely the blade opens.

I'm off to admire it some more.
 
Here's two more, the first showing the half face reflecting to a full face at different angles and
the second showing the different colors in the black lip pearl under different lighting.
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That detail work just leaves me..., errrrr..., wellll...jealous....lol

Enjoy it.., man what a work of art!


"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
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