Production Darrel Ralph?

[KFLEISIG]

Now that Camillus is a fond memory, does anyone know if Darrel Ralph will be offering some of his designs to another manufacturer? I love his work, but the true customs are out of my range. Any info is appreciated.

 

[mndart]

Hi KFLEISIG

The 18Xray automatic is currently in production for the Military. See DDR's site for info. It will be available to the public in 2 or 3 months. Darrel waitied for two years to partner with a manufacturer, wanting to make certain that the knives that they would make were of high quality and with a stable manufacturer with a great reputation. Plus, Darrel is very honored to be working with Blackie Collins, a real mainstream name in the knife industry for many years. Several other big names are lining up with Meyerco as well.

Darrel is working on 4 new designs with Meyerco. All are assisted. They should start hitting the market, hopefully; by blade show time.

I saw a prototype in his shop as well. I can't say much more about it now. But that that it is an auto, a style everybody really loves, and is either going to be made in DDR's shop or in a partnership with another manufacturer.

Darrel is working on some OTF designs. More to follow on that.

 

[johnu2]

I think some Smith & Wessons are designed by Darrel Ralph

 

[kjbenner]

Seki Cut makes production models of some DDR folders.

 

[razorburn]

Would be great if there were a production Madd Maxx 5.5 with spear point S30v blade.

 

[JPD1998]

The Maxx Q line is also available.

Hard to find , but they're out there.

 

[Darrel Ralph]

Keep your eyes peeled.

 

[kjbenner]

Keep your eyes peeled.

Any hints on what direction I should keep them peeled in?

 

[Darrel Ralph]

Any hints on what direction I should keep them peeled in?

My Custom line will have a few new ideas coming out this year that we have been developing.

Maxx Q will have new offerings.

Meyerco will have several new knives coming out that are a step up in quality.

They are also working on the AMERICAN line of knives.

 

[Cyblade]

PLEASE tell me that they are going to make the arclite. I just got 2 from SMKW without the sheaths to use as spares in case I mess up my first one i got awhile back. Make them with and without handle scales.

 

[wutitiz]

Darrel Ralph is quietly one of the top 5 or so makers of folders, along w/ guys like Emerson, Martin, Bob T, Alan E, and Crawford. In my book, Darrel is no. 1 in the U.S., because nobody else quite covers all bases as Darrel. He was one of the first to offer IKBS and now has his own 'Max-glide' sealed pivot bearing.

I have on order a 'Trigger' with DLC, S30V blade & manual opening w/ max-glide. I expect it will be my EDC for a long time to come.

My only 'druther' would be for D to offer zdp, but it seems like you've got to have an 'in' with the Japanese to get it. The relatively new friction-forged 'Diamondblade' steel looks like American zdp. They say they eventually will offer folders, but I think they could get to market a lot faster if they would partner w/ somebody like Darrel.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Would be great if there were a production Madd Maxx 5.5 with spear point S30v blade.

Amen, a 5.5 blade version of the Gibbs Maxx. I wouldn't complain if it was D2, either.

Meyerco will have several new knives coming out that are a step up in quality.

They are also working on the AMERICAN line of knives.

Thank you, thank you! :thumbup:

I'd like to see some old favorites back, but we really need new designs.

 

[cybrok]

With all the new DDR we saw on BF lately, I just had to write him to get a quote for a custom

Got the mail M. Ralph?