Production Sparrow News Thread

[Edgeoflife]

Caught the mailman while heading out so just did a quick once over and snapped a couple pics for now, but here it is safe and sound and everything looks excellent! Can’t wait to put it to work tomorrow!

 

[abraves]

Yep... Reddit. There will be a few that pop up I'm sure!

Maybe its just me but if I'm going to flip something I'm wanting to at least break even not lose money. However I don't know the circumstances so possibly needed to sell for a number of reasons. I've been there. I'm kicking myself for not grabbing a mid tech the few times I saw one for sale there and here.

 

[Kevin W.]

Yep... Reddit. There will be a few that pop up I'm sure!

Yeah, I will be guilty on here as well.

Disney trip is kicking my butt so one of you lucky jokers will get a shot at snagging mine.

Josh, it is a great knife. You and Reate knocked it out of the park.

 

[Kevin W.]

Maybe its just me but if I'm going to flip something I'm wanting to at least break even not lose money. However I don't know the circumstances so possibly needed to sell for a number of reasons. I've been there. I'm kicking myself for not grabbing a mid tech the few times I saw one for sale there and here.

The midtech is nice. I'm kicking myself for selling that one, haha

The production is amazing. Crazy value.

 

[woodysone]

The postman didn’t disappoint, package arrived today! Thank you Josh!

 

[jackattack]

Maybe its just me but if I'm going to flip something I'm wanting to at least break even not lose money. However I don't know the circumstances so possibly needed to sell for a number of reasons. I've been there. I'm kicking myself for not grabbing a mid tech the few times I saw one for sale there and here.

I picked up a Midtech on the secondary and it was amazing but I felt like I didn’t want to use it because it was so nice, with the mirrored flats and the fact that if I really messed it up, I couldn’t replace it because it’s so limited. I don’t like that feeling so I sold it.

I’m super glad he made a production version because this thing is begging to be an edc with the stonewash scales and blade. I may try to snag a DLC as well because they look so good. I also love the look and feel of the inlays.

Such a great design!

 

[Murphjd25]

The postman didn’t disappoint, package arrived today! Thank you Josh!View attachment 3028610View attachment 3028611

I sure wish I was RETIREDS!!!! Love it Martin!

 

[Mustacheben]

Top notch! I think this is my first knife purchase this year possibly. Don’t hold me to that haha but well worth the wait, thanks Josh!

 

[Cwilliams563]

Got mine picked up today too, very cool. Looks like I’m in the majority with the DCL/Arctic blue lol. Some Subaru car pics since I won’t be home till later.

First pic for size comparison for the lucky ones to know the ZT0640

 

[Murphjd25]

HOT DIGGITY DOG

 

[abraves]

Keep waiting to see who got the tuxedo.

 

[Murphjd25]

Josh, this folder is awesome! Why have I never had a front flipper before!!! So happy for you! Thanks for making these for us poor folks!!

 

[REK Knives]

Josh, this folder is awesome! Why have I never had a front flipper before!!! So happy for you! Thanks for making these for us poor folks!!

Thanks for supporting me!! Front flippers are awesome I like how clean they look. And they are fidgety

 

[jlauffer]

HOT DIGGITY DOG View attachment 3028706View attachment 3028707

Twinsies! (I think?)

Do like how clean they look, but still getting used to opening it…feels a bit awkward so far. Also like the retention on the clip.

 

[REK Knives]

Twinsies! (I think?)

Do like how clean they look, but still getting used to opening it…feels a bit awkward so far. Also like the retention on the clip.

Will try to make a video tomorrow with some tips... I think Coleman may be making one as well that will be better than mine haha. Small tweaks can make all the difference!

 

[Murphjd25]

I’m slowly getting it down. Still flys out of my hand sometimes when I use my pointer finger hahaha

 

[DA170]

I’m slowly getting it down. Still flys out of my hand sometimes when I use my pointer finger hahaha

Haven’t lost it out of my hand yet but it’s definitely tried! Weird how I can get it 5 times perfect and fail 10 minutes later! I’ve grabbed it a couple times and had it backwards too!

 

[Cwilliams563]

I added some finish line white grease to the detent and detent hole, due to it dragging and feeling gritty (probably just the detent wearing through the DLC coating). It made a big difference in the action on mine and more drop shutty now when the lockbar is released.

 

[Cwilliams563]

Well me and my can’t leave well enough alone lol.

I figured at this point I’d better pull it apart to see the innerds, get a good cleaning and oiling.



I then realized that I had a couple sets of Skiff bearings that may fit that are just sitting around lonely.



The bearings are the same diameter and took them from 9 bearings to 12 bearings.



The pivot hole is a little smaller but still fits the pivot just fine.



The overall diameter of the body is a bit smaller but they fit.



Overall they fit good and the action is better. I’m not going to guarantee that these bearings are the correct size or that them alone made an improvement as just the grease made it better. The diameter of the bearings are the same and now have 12 bearings. Action is tight and zero blade movement upon lockup.

 

[Cwilliams563]

For reference here’s the pivot diameter, so the tolerance with the Skiffs are a little tighter.




The Sparrow is a sharp little sucker, and feels even sharper when it slices into the tip of your index finger while putting it back together. I really hate cutting myself, especially on my fingertips. Grrr