Rogue

Dirk said:
First run of the Rogue will be thumb stud opener. It took me a while but, I finally came up with a flipper design that I like for the Rogue. So, a flipper version of the Rogue will be discussed for future production runs.
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Dirk said:
I was told all three of my designs should be available mid January. They are trying for SHOT show availability. We shall see.
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Very excited for this design. With the addition of a flipper it would be perfect. I also like the thumb stud and pocket clip. Will you be leaving the thumb stud on the flipper version as I love having the option for both.

If all goes well with this model which I expect it to. Think you would be making a larger version?
 
More than likely, The Rogue will stay in it's current configuration for a while. A flipper version or a similar design with a flipper would most likely show up in the Vanguard series. How successful the Rogue is will help determine what happens next. A larger version is possible, we will have to see what the feedback is.
 
I've got one on pre-order at Knife Center. I figure they should get theirs at the same time as BladeHQ so hopefully it can ship on Monday/Tuesday. I'm really looking forward to getting this knife in hand and that price is incredible for S35VN, titanium and a designer's name!
 
Phosphorous bronze washers. I got mine today. I was concerned about the pocket clip but it feels good in hand and carries well. Everything seems good. I would have preferred a hollow grind or thinner stock. Thick spine with saber flat grind. I really like the look of the brushed titanium scales.
 
AF said:
Phosphorous bronze washers. I got mine today. I was concerned about the pocket clip but it feels good in hand and carries well. Everything seems good. I would have preferred a hollow grind or thinner stock. Thick spine with saber flat grind. I really like the look of the brushed titanium scales.
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Ah. I got mine, but I honestly couldn't 100% tell. :o

Opens slowly but smoothly.

Has an internal stop pin, too.
 
Surprised no more have shown up at other dealers since the few that BladeHQ had a week ago!
 
AF said:
Oh yeah, I noticed that! Is there a benefit to that feature or is it for looks?
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The hidden stop does have some different benefits, looks is one of them. For some, having a stop pin exposed in the back of the handle can detract from the look of the knife. For me, a hidden stop pin makes blade design much easier and cleaner. As an example, incorporating a flipper into a blade and working around an exposed stop pin can be a major pain and in some cases just not doable. Make it a hidden pin and now you have a much easier time designing the flipper.
 
You designed the Rogue with a slower deployment in mind, right? The one I got doesn't feel like a flicker, if that makes any sense.
 
nick21 said:
You designed the Rogue with a slower deployment in mind, right? The one I got doesn't feel like a flicker, if that makes any sense.
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That is correct. My idea with this knife was to use the thumber all the way through the opening. That being said, there is a technique where the blade can be flicked open.
 
Will there be a flipper version of the Rogue as originally stated? If so, any timeline?
 
Dirk said:
More than likely, The Rogue will stay in it's current configuration for a while. A flipper version or a similar design with a flipper would most likely show up in the Vanguard series. How successful the Rogue is will help determine what happens next. A larger version is possible, we will have to see what the feedback is.
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How about a Rogue flipper with thumb studs and drop point blade instead of a wharny?
 
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