Peter Carey 6K Nitro Wharncliffe Flipper

[commodorewheeler]

I recently got this one in from Peter Carey, and I'm very pleased with it. It's a wharncliffe Nitro framelock flipper with a 3 7/8" handrubbed Stellite 6K blade and contoured 3/16" Ti handle slabs. The Ti is orange-peel textured and anodized green.

Pete did an great job with this piece. The fit and finish are excellent, and the knife flips open easily in any orientation. He also added some nice touches, like a Ti backspacer inlaid with a green tritium vial to match the handle and help locate the knife in the dark as well as a fold-over Ti clip that allows deep carry.

I would definitely recommend Carey knives to anyone. Thanks Pete!

 

[T.K.C.]

That is a GREAT looking Carey knife!! Congrats.

 

[SharpByCoop]

Hi Anton,

BOY, does that look sturdy. Really fine work. He's good with his mill.

Congrats!

Coop

 

[Jon Brand]

I've never handled them yet but I like some of his folders. I may pick one up someday.

I gotta congratulate him on an article featuring his stuff in the new blade.

 

[Kohai999]

Hi Anton,

BOY, does that look sturdy. Really fine work. He's good with his mill.

Congrats!

Coop

CW's name is Ken, Coop.

Personally, I find nothing to like about this knife....it is a visual repeat of every tactical knife element that has been created in the last decade.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[severedthumbs]

CW's name is Ken, Coop.

Personally, I find nothing to like about this knife....it is a visual repeat of every tactical knife element that has been created in the last decade.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

agree on each point. :thumbup:

is that really a wharncliffe blade?

 

[commodorewheeler]

is that really a wharncliffe blade?

It's a modified wharncliffe blade. A true wharncliffe would have no belly at all on the edge. At the same time, the tip is too low for the blade to be considered a drop point or spearpoint.

 

[commodorewheeler]

it is a visual repeat of every tactical knife element that has been created in the last decade.

With the sheer number of tactical knife models that have been designed in the last 2 decades, the elements may not be new, but as far as I can tell, the combination is, and with the palm swell and finger guard in the handle, it is the right combination for me.

 

[beluga]

That's a very sweet folder. Full Ti handle and Stellite is a very hard to beat combo. Especially love the pivot screw, nice touch !

 

[T.K.C.]

The more time I spend looking at that knife, the more I LOVE it. Heck, it is GREEN too.

 

[Kohai999]

With the sheer number of tactical knife models that have been designed in the last 2 decades, the elements may not be new, but as far as I can tell, the combination is, and with the palm swell and finger guard in the handle, it is the right combination for me.

I'm not saying that you shouldn't like it Ken, you like a lot of knives that I may not and vice versa, but there are still an awful lot of fresh ideas out there, and my point was that this piece has a slightly regressive feel to it....which is something that I always worry about within the industry.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[SharpByCoop]

CW's name is Ken, Coop.

Ooops. Thanks, STeven.

I knew that, and Ken (commodorewheeler) and Anton have similar tastes. My apologies, but my respect is still high. :thumbup:

I understand where you are coming from, STeven. That said, Loveless' traditional fitments have endured for centuries. Tacticool knives don't necessarily need to be innovative. They DO need to be sturdy.

Thanks,

Coop

 

[Frank Fischer]

Seems like this knife has brought out the cattiness in some. I was always under the impression "if you can't find anything nice to say..."

I like the knife, especially modified wharnies in general. Maybe its time to start calling some of these more known platforms our traditional tacticals. I mean, how many times can we rebuild the old buck slippie with double brass bolsters, and still be unique. Its a timeless look, and now we've had these tacticals around long enough to categorize them as such. Right? But there's no need to bash a classic, especially a good looking knife like this.

Great knife mate, and congrats. Peter does some fine work.

 

[bluejaunte]

Seems like this knife has brought out the cattiness in some. I was always under the impression "if you can't find anything nice to say..."

You must be new here. Welcome!

I'm not a big fan of the blade shape forward of the plunge but from there back there's a lot to like. :thumbup: Though I do tend to prefer that the flipper protrude as little as possible when the knife is closed.

I'm curious to know what kind of "progress" (the opposite of both congress and regress) STeven would like to see in tactical folders. Maybe it's time for a "retro" movement like the auto industry has been enjoying since the advent of the PT Cruiser.

 

[brownshoe]

Per "it is a visual repeat of every tactical knife element that has been created in the last decade."

That can be said about just every custom slipjoint shown on this subform. Also many of those AK style fixed blades and the "choppers" can be said to suffer (?) from this.

It may be a combination of things, but IMHO it has a unique style. The knife would not be mistaken for an Onion, Mayo, Carson, etc. How many knifemakers have the guts to go with a green like this one?

Of the few knives from the Kohai999 collection presented here, many can be describe as a a visual repeat of every [insert knife style type here] knife element that has been created in the last [three] decade.

 

[Kohai999]

I'm curious to know what kind of "progress" (the opposite of both congress and regress) STeven would like to see in tactical folders. Maybe it's time for a "retro" movement like the auto industry has been enjoying since the advent of the PT Cruiser.

I like classic designs, and make no secret of that.

Tactical knives by current popular versions and developing definitions push the envelope of design.

What was started by makers like Carson, Crawford and Terzuola(functional use with "classic" lines) gave way to Emerson, and then makers like Boguszewski, Galyean, Onion and many others. These designs are unique, and usually feature design elements that immediately identify the maker.

While I often don't care for these designs, I applaud the makers for a bold and fresh vision.

Don't want to harsh on this knife more than I already have, but I see a handle shape a la' Hossum, hole treatment by Mayo, blade shape akin to a Hossum as well, with maybe a nod to Smyth(sp?)....nothing that leads me to understand what Carey is trying to accomplish as a maker.

I find that regressive.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[commodorewheeler]

I like classic designs, and make no secret of that.

Tactical knives by current popular versions and developing definitions push the envelope of design.

This is where you and I fundamentally disagree, and will have to continue to agree to disagree, on knife designs. My opinion is that if it is OK for classic designs to not push the envelope with something fresh every time, it is OK for tactical designs to do the same, so long as the knife is well made.

 

[Kohai999]

This is where you and I fundamentally disagree, and will have to continue to agree to disagree, on knife designs. My opinion is that if it is OK for classic designs to not push the envelope with something fresh every time, it is OK for tactical designs to do the same, so long as the knife is well made.

I find that mind-blowing, considering the knife in your avatar, and many of the knives you have post on the BladeForums and have personally seen in your collection.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

 

[commodorewheeler]

I find that mind-blowing, considering the knife in your avatar, and many of the knives you have post on the BladeForums and have personally seen in your collection.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson

Steven, there are tacticals that draw from classic and more basic designs, and there are tacticals that are more modern and progressive. I happen to be a fan of both styles.

You may like some of the knives that I have but not others, but I don't buy any knife I don't like. Even if the design elements aren't necessarily revolutionary, they have to come together well for me. That is what's important to me in knife design, be it modern or classic.

 

[severedthumbs]

seems like a mash up of styles of Mayo, Munroe, Onion, and Burke to name a few.