New Design, clip point tanto.

Calvin Richardson · May 22, 2012

Thank you sir. If I break policy on posting pics, let me know. I plan on upgrading my status soon.

Tai Goo · May 23, 2012

I like it!... nice balance of angular and curvilinear. Interesting profiles on all.

Calvin Richardson · May 23, 2012

Thanks Tai! That means a ton coming from you sir. Your designs are always so inspirational.

Calvin Richardson · May 30, 2012

I finally got this knife all finished up Saturday. The blade was hand sanded to 600 grit wet, then rubbed gently with worn 1500 grit to give it a little depth. I really like the look on it. The handle was also finished out and sanded to 320 grit. I decided not to buff it since this will be a concealed blade that the owner is going to wear daily. I figured the scales would grip a little better this way. The pins are thick walled 3/16" copper tubing for fridge water line. I was really pleased with the consistency of shape that I got on both sides of the handle. I was really worried about the "grain" of the micarta showing any inconsistencies. I can only say that this knife feels amazing in the hand. The balance point is right in the finger choil, making this one incredibly fast and light in the hand. My father sharpened it and got the edge to an absolutely hair popping sharp. We tried something that I had heard about on Murray Carter's website. We stropped the blade on newspaper. I was amazed by how well it worked. I just wish I had a really good strop. I would love to see what a difference a good strop would have made. The knife was delivered to the owner Saturday night. When he saw it and held it, he completely teared up. I can't even begin to describe how this made me feel. To say that this made my entire week and all the effort worth it, is an absolute understatement!! I would like to think all the kind words that I have received on this knife. Without your help and kind words, it would be extremely difficult to stay motivated. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you very much. Domo Arigato Stacy-san.

aarongb · May 30, 2012

The copper tubes look fantastic. Nice work.

Calvin Richardson · May 30, 2012

aarongb said:
The copper tubes look fantastic. Nice work.

Thanks Aaron. I really like the subdued look that they add. I think that stainless or brass tubes would have been too bright. I think it makes it a little more menacing.

Ed Braun · May 31, 2012

Wait til the copper develops a natural patina, it will accent the piece all the more. I like the thumb rest, I did one like it none too long ago. Well done.

Calvin Richardson · May 31, 2012

Thanks Ed. I did a bowie a little bit back and the copper pins started to patina and discolor due to the oil from the hands. They turned a really neat range of colors from purple to blue. I'm excited to see how everything holds up. Hopefully I'll be able to post some pics and video of the body armor penetration test.