Snody Bolstered Retaliator!!!!!!

[wire edge]

Hey folks!

I just got an e-mail from Mike S., and he sent me some pictures of my completed bolstered Retaliator! It's being professionally photographed, and then shipped to me. These are just pictures of printed pictures, so please excuse the poor resolution. The actual photos are top notch!

This is the first folder to incorporate some new features. One, the thumbstuds are Mike's newest design. They are slightly longer and more cone shaped. This allows for excellent thumb purchase, without the need of a scallop on the side of the bolster. Second, there are new backspacers in this one. I'm not sure what they look like yet, I think it's going to be kept a secret until I get it. The blade has his new logo, and the pocket clip has changed, more Spyderco-like.

Now the stats: green canvas micarta scales, Ti bolsters, .083 thick Ti liners, S30V blade. Mike told me this folder also features his newest method of sharpening. I've never met a Snody knife that was anything other that razor sharp, but he states this edge is much more aggresive.

Thanks for looking!

 

[wire edge]

And a close up of the blade.

 

[jeegeet]

Man, doesn't he make awesome knives. I've got two of his fixed blades, now the bolstered Resistor is stucked in my head . I don't know how to get one, Mike doesn't take any orders. When did you order your knife?

 

[DBH]

Roger, that knife is awesome. When you get it, take some good posting pics for your fellow hoosier.

 

[wire edge]

Thanks for the kind words fellas!

Jeegeet: I didn't order it, Mike made it for me as a trade. I had a very special folder that he had made and I had him replace it with this one. It's the only bolstered Resistor I know of.

DBH: I plan on going down to Big Wave Dave's house and having him photograph it for me. I really need a good camera don't I?

Take care!

 

[jeegeet]

Originally posted by wire edge
Thanks for the kind words fellas!

Jeegeet: I didn't order it, Mike made it for me as a trade. I had a very special folder that he had made and I had him replace it with this one. It's the only bolstered Resistor I know of.

DBH: I plan on going down to Big Wave Dave's house and having him photograph it for me. I really need a good camera don't I?

Take care!

I guess I'll be monitoring the after market and in the mean time keeping the drool bucket handy when I look at the on line pictures.

Later guys,

 

[spyken]

ya, could someone tell me how to get in touch with Mike - I really like his work. and did someone mention that he doesn't take orders now? I'm really thinking of one of his japanese blades or futuristic tactical folders...

 

[jeegeet]

Originally posted by spyken
ya, could someone tell me how to get in touch with Mike - I really like his work. and did someone mention that he doesn't take orders now? I'm really thinking of one of his japanese blades or futuristic tactical folders...

Well, check his webpage: http://www.snodyknives.com. You'll see a lot of cool steel, but when you will click the "order" button you'll get a message about not accepting orders.

 

[Nosamk]

awesome knife!!!