Production Tachyon Pics!

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Mike Turber

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These are just a few. I will be posting more (and better ones) soon.

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Tachyon #101 open view.
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Closed view with. Notice groove for latch and how the serial number, Microtech logo and date line up. Nice touch huh :)
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Close up of latch area showing detail of handle insert/spacer. Notice we did not just throw in a piece with no design to it :)

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Thick blade, thick bronze phosphorous bushings just like you guys wanted :)

It looks like many on the first batch will have the bead blasted spacer rather than the anodized version. Not sure what happened there and am waiting word from Tony on that.

Hope you guys like 'em :d
 
Very nice Mike, I just might have to pick up one of these to go with all my other MTs. :) They look nice, great work.

I have not been around this forum much so I might have missed it, but could you explain the latch?

Also, did you finally decide on a 3.75 in. blade?

Thanks,
mmtmatrix
 
Not a post has gone by on this thing that hasn't made me want one more and more. Goodbye rent money!!!! :D
 
From another thread, here's what I wrote about it:

What is most exciting about the latch detail is that the spacer is serving 2 major functions:

1) as a structural strengthener. The 3 torx screws (each side) holding it in place allows it to works in conjunction with the tang assembly to make this a very strong sandwich construction. Between the tang and handle pin to the edge of the insert, there's nothing else.

2) It serves as a latch gate; it stops the latch from rotating down into the channel for the blade to hit. The end of it extends through the width of the handle. You'll need them for both side of the handle , because as promised, you can switch the latch to either handle for your preferred style of carry.

It still extends the length of the handle longer than necessary for those that prefer the proper blade to handle ratio.
 
So Mike, if that's #101, that means the other 100 are in the mail. Right?;) That knife looks great! I can't wait until mine shows up!

Mike
 
VERY very nice Mike, What discount will you offer to someone who will Paint your house, clean your pool and mow the lawn for the Summer?:D


Lemmee know!
 
Originally posted by MikeM
So Mike, if that's #101, that means the other 100 are in the mail. Right?;) That knife looks great! I can't wait until mine shows up!

Mike
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Mike, disregard this message. I saw your reply on the numbering in the "Anyone else besides ......." thread.

Mike
 
Nice of you to post the pictures...excitement building! :)


"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
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