New lock for Bailey!!!!

Bailey Bradshaw said:
Actually, Steve is trying to put a brass ring in my nose and drag me into the trailer!!:p
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Well, you are about as bullheaded as any maker I have ever known, but were I to actually get a ring into that nose of yours, it would be mirror polished stainless steel or titanium, and I would chain you to the sword making bench, and not a trailer!:D :p :D

You are a big boy(heck of a lot bigger than me, LOL), and are DEFINITELY finding your own way, but every businessman can use some help, once in a while.

While I respect the need to do it all, you have to admit that nobody becomes expert trying to do it all AT THE SAME TIME.

Sort of like trying to study MJER Iaijutsu, Mugai Ryu Iaijutsu, Toyama Ryu Batto Do AND Naginata Do AT THE SAME TIME. You may become very good in all, but you will not become great at any, because the disciplines veer off at the top levels too much.

Of course, only the Soke's and Sensei's might notice, at that level.;)

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
BULL HEADED!!!

I fyou are going to be picky about my nose ring, make it gordian's knot damascus:D

You are correct on many fronts Steve, but in the end I have to find the motivation to get in the shop everyday. Doing one thing, or even a couple, every day just bores me to tears. I have the fortune of really enjoying what I do for a living, and I have to keep a fresh face on the day to day to keep it that way. Maybe my learning curve will be longer than those who work in a more directed path, but there is no reason one man can't do it all at the top of the craft. When you get down to it, the quality of the work lies more in the makers attitude towards his work than it does anything else. If you don't settle, and strive for perfection with everything......
 
Bailey please try to make this new lock affortable,just a plain jane.I was luckly to get one on your lockback WhiteWing stag folder.It was a great buy.I was also able to get a Scott Sawby utility folder before the price shot up and the waiting list also.
 
I've owned/own quite a few of Scott's knives with this lock. They are simply the best and Scott just happends to be a great guy , as witnessed by his willingness to share.

Win
 
Steven

I am speaking from a purely selfish perspective vis a vis the humble slip.
True there are more fine makers than ever doing wonderful multiblades and the big 3 is still the big three (the Boses representing are a two headed monster)..but a few years back when Multiblades were the rage..Bailey was often mentioned in the same breath..most justifiably.
I always judge a multi blade maker by their splitback whittler..I have one that Bailey made in stag years back that is among the finest I have seen..unbelievable tolerances..walk and talk for days..
I can appreciate wanting to fill untapped niches of the market..that makes smart business sense...and I Love the directions Baileys career has taken and have appreciated the many innovations( remember the C-Lock) but from my perspective as a collector of Slips I'd enjoy hearing Bailey's voice from time to time..There will always be a buyer for them..considering the amazing pedigree and talent.
 
RAN,

I make an occational slip joint, but my sales for them really dried up save a couple of customers who have a specific collecting goal. Doctor's knives seem to have the largest following, at least of the customers I have.

The thing is, the knife community is segregated into different sub groups. Tacticals, slip joints, high end folders, bowies ect. Sometimes the worlds just don't mix all that much. Sword collectors are really out of the "small" knife loops by and large. It is difficult, and my business has suffered from this, to be a major player on all of these markets, no matter how good your work. Notariety is hard won and quickly lost. Within a year or two a maker can fall into the oblivian of "remember so and so at last years Blade show....." I find myself bouncing from market to market trying to keep a fresh face and show new work. It is hard to do, and especially hard to become a mainstay in that market.

Robb,

I won't increase my prices, and may have an "introductory" price to get more of these out there. If they aren't in people's hands, they won't know about them.
 
Thank you Mr.Bradshaw!! I am VERY excited for you!! i can't wait to see your new works!!
 
Finally! The Self-Lock is one of the really great locks out there. Scott is a fine person and this is really great to see. The other great design feature of Scott's knives is the thin-ness of the overall design.

Maybe, if I am lucky, I will actually get my hands on a Bradshaw with the self-lock. Just buying one of the current models is tough enough. Make mine a folding bowie with self lock mechanism and mammoth ivory scales, please.
 
The one thing I have observed is how the Sawby lock seem to take up some of the blade length. By this I mean that if you assume a constant closed length for a folder, the blade tends to be shorter when one uses the Sawby lock.

For example, a while back someone posted pictures of one of Baily Bradshaw's very nice mid-lock folders that had a blade length of 3.25" and a closed length of 4.5". (3.25 divided by 4.5 = 72%)

Most framelocks (Reeve, Terzuola, Cook, Mayo) with 3" blades tends to be @ 4" closed. (75%)

But, (according to what I've seen) Scott Sawby's Utility folders with a 3" blade tend to be 4.5" closed. (67%)

So, Bailey, just out of curiosity, what are the dimensions of your prototype?
 
Thanks Bailey
I really do appreciate the position you as makers are in..a very fickle market and a large number of collectors that follow the flavor of the month.
you are though one of the few that can do it all at such a high level..

I love the Sawby lock I actually have a 3 whittler version the main blade having the S Lock and the two secondary blades are slipjoints!

looking forward to seeing pics of the proto once the engraving is done.
Best
R.N
 
My prototype measures 3 3/4" closed, with a 3" blade from the bolster to the tip. I did loose about 1/4" of blade length with this lock from my original FB2 model. I don't miss it though.

RAN,

WOW, A 3 bld whillter with the main blade useing the Self lock!! That must be a seriously cool knife. Love to see a few pics of it (hint hint)
 
I'm glad to hear that about Mr. Sawby's lock. I really like his knives. Reading Steve's post, perhaps I was fiddling with a poorly-constructed production "version."

Steve,

Korea is great. Spring is here.

John
 
Damn...as if I really needed another knife to lust after! A Sawby lock folding bowie with engraving and gold inlay = drool city.

I'll have to live with my DB folder for now. ;)
 
An ambidextrous, one handed-opening, locking knife from one of my favorite makers? What's not to like? :thumbup:
 
Dont listen to Steve, hes just jealous!!!! :p :eek: :p


Although you really SHOULD be out in the shop making swords!!!!!! :D :rolleyes: :D
 
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