The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details:
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is $300 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
I just got mine today, and I am truly impressed. Tim Galyean has done it again - this design flips like a dream - I would argue that it's the best flipper in his Pro Series offerings. The size is perfect - not too big but not too small. I am still noticing the details - the precise circular hole pattern on the face of hte thumbstud, the four evenly spaced standoffs that hold the knife together, the beautiful flowing lines. Man, those curves - the beautiful "S" curve that flows from the handle right into the blade, the way the curve of the flipper flows cleanly into the finger groove with perfect tangency. The ball-milled grooves provide just enough texture for a sure grip without feeling too harsh. The fint and finish are superb. My only nitpicky gripe is that the blade is not perfectly centered when the knife is closed, but it is not that bad either.
I own all three of Tim's Pro Series knives (Junkyard Dog, Lahar, and Trubulence), and I sincerely believe that they are the best bang for the buck available. I'll try to take some pics tomorrow evening.
Tim, thank you for making such an awesome knife. I am extremely happy with it, and I will definitely need another to put away as a backup.
Tim, email sent, PM sent (over at USN) too. I don't know how come I missed this thread.
Is it going to be stonewashed finish now? I think the satin is nicer in that it gives it a very industrial look (goes with the diamond plate - I love it). I vote satin blade!![]()
I am with James on this, satin looks better. It could be a paying option...
No, but I have a couple of his Lahars and I know how nice Tim's satin finish is (especially on a hand-ground blade).![]()
Anybody got theirs yet? Mine should be waiting for me when I get home today!![]()
I may start looking for the Lahar and JYD. If their as well made as the Turbulence then missed out. :thumbup:I got the new folder yesterday. This is a very impressive knife. Its my 1st flipper with IKBS and its smooth. The tolerences are just as good as a Sebenza which is considered amoung the best in the industery. I'm gonna sit in front of the TV and flip this thing a lot today. The design is well thought out, good size blade approx 3.5", not too heavy- I'm guessing about 4 oz., feels great in the hand, and this sucker is sharp. The detent is strong and I guess thats one of the tricks to good flipper. Thanks for a great folder. Keep up the great work.