NWA forum knife, ordering etc.

I am in. I will send PP - but do I pay half or pay full? What is the additional $, sorry I didn't want to read all 9 pages of posts.

$135.00 for a finished knife only
Black Linnen Micarta handle
 
Thanks Foxxtrot, yep, just send half.

I'll respopnd to your pay pal e-mail in the morning.

Nick:)
 
Alright everybody, ordering is coming to a close. I will get with Nick, and be posting the list of people, options, and what the added cost will be for the donor knife most likely this weekend, but by Monday for sure. Looks like we have 57 people total, man Nick has a LOT of grinding to do! Thanks everyone.
 
Nick I just wanted to give you and tknife a BIG THANK YOU. This has been fun, and I know your knives will be used with pride.

We realize how much work you are getting yourself into, and appreciate it!
 
You too man, you really helped me get the initial idea off the ground in the first place. Now we can all have a great custom knife (or two or three in some cases!) made by one of our forum makers at a great price, with the forum mark on it too. It turned out very cool :D
 
Sent PP for half payment to Nick and emailed tKnife.

Ordered a Black Linen Micarta with the leather sheath. Right handed without firesteel pouch.

It's still friday so I'm in, right? :)
 
Complete package
Green Linen Micarta
Right hand sheath
Pouch for ARMY firesteel
And stamp
Tang lightening please

Paypal $79 payment sent.

My email is piggywonx@aditl.com

Thanks,

JimFBtE
 
Here is the review I sent to Nick, and to all who are interested:

Hey Nick! I received the knife on time! Nice work. I've decided not to
do the review.

It's not that the knife is defective, but I believe, any review I do
would be interpreted as such, and that is NOT the case.

This is for your eyes only: Your workmanship is impeccable. The grind is
straight, the edge is sharp. The knife case fits fine, and the lacing is
straight. My problem is with the design of the knife itself.

First off, it's TOO heavy. I'ts my main complaint with most knives.
Sure, it must be sturdy, but, too heavy means it won't be carried. I
suggest a lessor thickness of stock, a lessor width, or a hollow grind.
Yes, I know, that a hollow grind won't survive a pry test, but most
won't pry anyway. Your idea of balance is also not really valid. A
survival knife doesn't need to be balanced on the forefinger. Mine was,
but It didn't need it to be so. It throws fine, and nobody knows anyway.
Forget about this balance. The cutting edge is good, and shows 61 Rc on
my equipment. The hardening line shows, and it's a nice touch. With this
steel, it's a plus.

The handle is a bit too small for me, but I have large hands. I'm
thinking that the finger grips should go, for a survival knife anyway. I
use a knife in both planes for my work, and for any survival exercise.
I do like the green Micarta, and it's a plus. I was hoping to carry this
knife EDC. But, no, it's too heavy. It will go in my pouch for camping.
The design of the ricarro, the pins and the file work is the tits!
And I don't want you to think I don't like the knife. I really do, it
will withstand the rigors of anything I should encounter. However,
should I suggest a change or two, it would be to shorten the blade, make
it thinner, forget the balance, and make it half as heavy.
If you would like to to talk further, let me know please. I can call you
if you're not too pissed:)
 
bodfish, I am sorry you don't like the design. I worked with Nick in coming up with it, so you can blame me too :D If you ever want to sell it, please let me know, I'd buy it from you in a heartbeat.
 
I got the 4 inch version so I don't think mine is really that heavy. I don't even know when its on my belt. It is thick but I can't say I don't like that. I understand that a lot of this is personal preference rather than facts but I really, really like mine but I consider it a carry knife for camping not around the house.

And if you want to sell yours I would be interested in picking up another one. I have no idea how I would explain it to my wife though. And I won't be drawn into a bidding war with tknife. :D

KR
 
Nick,
I LOVE the design; that's why I ordered the 4" model as well.:thumbup:
 
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