This is my latest acquisition from Darrel:
Darrel was kind enough to send me these pics taken by Atlanta Virtual for his new website to use until I get a chance to take some of my own. The details are:
Blade: 4 3/4" D-2M - dual-finish on flats & grinds - ground as close to perfect as I've seen - very, very sharp & that point is wicked.
Ti bolsters & liners anodized to match scales - has Darrel's D/A Illusion release - liner fully file-worked - liner-lock has smooth & secure lock-up with absolutely no worry over failure - release is firm but not difficult. Action is as smooth as any folder I own or have handled - Darrel has just the right amount of tension on the auto action - can't adequately describe it, has to be felt. Manual opening is like glass - no binding or resistance throughout motion with solid lock-up that is reassuring. The blade is very secure in the handle in the closed position until opening - every time I open it it send chills down my spine.
The scales are Juniper Burl( eat your heart out, Neil!) and I think make the knife(I am prejudiced since I picked the scales out & sent them to Darrel). The Juniper is gorgeous & adds a refined elegance to the knife that I was looking for. I did not want anything overly flashy or overdone & Darrel achieved everything I wanted in the knife and then some. The fit & finish on this knife are impeccable and has to be seen up close to fully appreciate just how outstanding it is. Darrel has continued to amaze me with the level of his work - every time I think it can't get any better he proves me wrong!
Darrel, all I can say at this point is: THANK YOU!
The only thing better than having your knives is working with you & having you as a friend.
Bill
Darrel was kind enough to send me these pics taken by Atlanta Virtual for his new website to use until I get a chance to take some of my own. The details are:
Blade: 4 3/4" D-2M - dual-finish on flats & grinds - ground as close to perfect as I've seen - very, very sharp & that point is wicked.
Ti bolsters & liners anodized to match scales - has Darrel's D/A Illusion release - liner fully file-worked - liner-lock has smooth & secure lock-up with absolutely no worry over failure - release is firm but not difficult. Action is as smooth as any folder I own or have handled - Darrel has just the right amount of tension on the auto action - can't adequately describe it, has to be felt. Manual opening is like glass - no binding or resistance throughout motion with solid lock-up that is reassuring. The blade is very secure in the handle in the closed position until opening - every time I open it it send chills down my spine.
The scales are Juniper Burl( eat your heart out, Neil!) and I think make the knife(I am prejudiced since I picked the scales out & sent them to Darrel). The Juniper is gorgeous & adds a refined elegance to the knife that I was looking for. I did not want anything overly flashy or overdone & Darrel achieved everything I wanted in the knife and then some. The fit & finish on this knife are impeccable and has to be seen up close to fully appreciate just how outstanding it is. Darrel has continued to amaze me with the level of his work - every time I think it can't get any better he proves me wrong!
Darrel, all I can say at this point is: THANK YOU!
The only thing better than having your knives is working with you & having you as a friend.
Bill
I think Darrel has the folder thing DOWN 
Just stunning. Well done!
