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Tachyon #123
- Thread starter callahwj
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Hey Man Congratulations!!
How much did it cost??
Give all the details,huh?
How much did it cost??
Give all the details,huh?
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Congrats. Got mine last Friday. Excellent knife. Replaced my Mini Socom as an EDC.
Mer
Mer
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Bill did not have to pay a dime for his
He won it by naming it in a contest we had right here on BFC
They are $199.99 BTW and check with your favorite dealer for availability. We are shipping to dealers this week.
He won it by naming it in a contest we had right here on BFC
They are $199.99 BTW and check with your favorite dealer for availability. We are shipping to dealers this week.
Congratulations, I just got mine today too. #140 - so smooth and nice. It makes this nice quiet but satisfying thunk as you flip it around. A little smaller than I'm used to and definitely lighter, so I'll need to play around a bit more before I'm comfortable, but really nice.
Only downside is that the latch came on the wrong side, so I have to figure out where to get the tools to switch it around. Feels funny, flipping on the latch side!
Only downside is that the latch came on the wrong side, so I have to figure out where to get the tools to switch it around. Feels funny, flipping on the latch side!
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Mine came Manilla style as well. Keep in mind that neither config. is right or wrong, batangas is just more common. I don't know if I want to switch it, it's quieter this way, and I'm getting too used to batangas style, since I cut myself on manilla every once in a while. All you need is a number six (I think) torx. Check a radio shack or a large hardware store, or even the hardware dept at walmart.
I'm getting used to it rather quickly. I can't get over how smooth this is without feeling...you know...floppy and jangly, like an Aluminum SWAT. Gotta love those bronze pivot washers. Be carefull, these come sharp! Can't wait for that nemisis blade...
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Two tones go for boron coating tomorrow. I should be able to ship them next week.
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yes, they are very nice. but i don't like all the inscription on the blade, though. looks like it's too much...
but what about this two tone blade i keep hearing about... is it any different from the 'regular' one? if so, i'd like to see some pics of them both!
but what about this two tone blade i keep hearing about... is it any different from the 'regular' one? if so, i'd like to see some pics of them both!
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Ok, Now that I've had it for a while, Here's my impressions:
Blade: The blade on this knife has a very elegant shape too it. A flat (or almost flat) clip and a dull swedge. The edge came pretty sharp, and the stonewash (my alltime favorite finish) is classy. I don't mind the inscription, It's pretty understated compared to those on certain other company's knives. The blade even has an indentation (forgot the term) at the bottom of the edge for shapening.
Handles: The handles have a very unconventional hole pattern. Seems to help grip ALOT when the knife is open. It's made from seperate peices, joined only by the pivots, spacers, and latch on one side, but it seems rigid enough. The bead blasted handles are great for grip.
Latch: I love the way this latch works. There are two radii that hold the latch in place on both handles. Meaning that it takes a concious effort un-latch this knife. Squeezing the handle too hard does not release the latch. My concern about this is that the metal could wear down and the knife could get looser. I'm no expert at titanium.
Fit/Finish: The tolerances on this knife are perfect, in every way that I can see. Everything is done with torx screws, which makes the knife repairable, adjustable, and dissassembleable (sp?). Little touches (like the non-griping side of the latch being chamfered or rounded, I can't tell witch) really make this knife shine.
Handling: This knife is so smooth, it's almost frictionless. Here's a fun game to play: Grab the safe handle, hold it horizontaly, and let the bite handle fall to the vertical, now hold the bite handle at 45 degrees from vertical, hold the blade with your other hand, and release, and watch it swing back and forth, slowly loosing energy. Mine goes for up to 10-12 seconds, while a recently lubricated FHM went only 5. Maybe someone could try this with a BM? Try this a few times, since somtimes you move your hand a little and slow it down. Not very scientific at all, but fun. The knife flips very well, and moves fast and light in the hand. The Opened balance point is somwhere between the 2nd and third oval hole from the pivot, the closed balence point is near the flat side of the big triangular holes.
Ideas for future additions/Improvements:
Well, it's perfect, but I'd also like to see a larger, 4.5-5 inch blade model. As for this model, I know a nemisis blade is on the drawing board. I'd love to see a Kris blade, maybe even some specialized blade types like serrated Sheepsfoot (for EMT bali nuts ), tanto (just cause it looks cool), and a dull training blade.
I know Mike mentioned plans for an economical version using less expensive matterials and many of the same materials. This might be just the thing to make microtech prosper. An entry level bali that isn't a POS. You could cast stainless handles and only do a few machining ops, use a 440C or less blade in a nice easy-to-grind configuration (wharncliffe of some kind?) and put some cool designs on the handle to make everyone want one. You can even call it the photon, I'll let you have that name for free The Niche for a cheap, quality, entry level Bali still has yet to be filled to everyones satisfaction.
Also, Mike Turber has been awesome through this hole process. Beyond giving me this knife for free, he also answered all my questions, endured my nagging (is it done yet, is it done yet???), and even shipped it free. Mike is the man.
Blade: The blade on this knife has a very elegant shape too it. A flat (or almost flat) clip and a dull swedge. The edge came pretty sharp, and the stonewash (my alltime favorite finish) is classy. I don't mind the inscription, It's pretty understated compared to those on certain other company's knives. The blade even has an indentation (forgot the term) at the bottom of the edge for shapening.
Handles: The handles have a very unconventional hole pattern. Seems to help grip ALOT when the knife is open. It's made from seperate peices, joined only by the pivots, spacers, and latch on one side, but it seems rigid enough. The bead blasted handles are great for grip.
Latch: I love the way this latch works. There are two radii that hold the latch in place on both handles. Meaning that it takes a concious effort un-latch this knife. Squeezing the handle too hard does not release the latch. My concern about this is that the metal could wear down and the knife could get looser. I'm no expert at titanium.
Fit/Finish: The tolerances on this knife are perfect, in every way that I can see. Everything is done with torx screws, which makes the knife repairable, adjustable, and dissassembleable (sp?). Little touches (like the non-griping side of the latch being chamfered or rounded, I can't tell witch) really make this knife shine.
Handling: This knife is so smooth, it's almost frictionless. Here's a fun game to play: Grab the safe handle, hold it horizontaly, and let the bite handle fall to the vertical, now hold the bite handle at 45 degrees from vertical, hold the blade with your other hand, and release, and watch it swing back and forth, slowly loosing energy. Mine goes for up to 10-12 seconds, while a recently lubricated FHM went only 5. Maybe someone could try this with a BM? Try this a few times, since somtimes you move your hand a little and slow it down. Not very scientific at all, but fun. The knife flips very well, and moves fast and light in the hand. The Opened balance point is somwhere between the 2nd and third oval hole from the pivot, the closed balence point is near the flat side of the big triangular holes.
Ideas for future additions/Improvements:
Well, it's perfect, but I'd also like to see a larger, 4.5-5 inch blade model. As for this model, I know a nemisis blade is on the drawing board. I'd love to see a Kris blade, maybe even some specialized blade types like serrated Sheepsfoot (for EMT bali nuts
), tanto (just cause it looks cool), and a dull training blade.I know Mike mentioned plans for an economical version using less expensive matterials and many of the same materials. This might be just the thing to make microtech prosper. An entry level bali that isn't a POS. You could cast stainless handles and only do a few machining ops, use a 440C or less blade in a nice easy-to-grind configuration (wharncliffe of some kind?) and put some cool designs on the handle to make everyone want one. You can even call it the photon, I'll let you have that name for free
The Niche for a cheap, quality, entry level Bali still has yet to be filled to everyones satisfaction.Also, Mike Turber has been awesome through this hole process. Beyond giving me this knife for free, he also answered all my questions, endured my nagging (is it done yet, is it done yet???), and even shipped it free. Mike is the man.
Yes, I'm with you there, I would love to see a larger blade. And I am curious to know what's in store for this model, the Nemesis and kris, while I find them intriguing, I'm not sure that I would actually buy them as I probably wouldn't flip them very often. I would really like to see some more interesting single edged (or even single and a half edged) profiles.
If the economical model has similar production value to this but has SS handles, I will definitely purchase it! I like to have a little weight in the handles, it's probably just what I'm used to but still...
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Hi everyone, I'm usually at the Busse forum, but I finally got my Tachyon so I thought I'd stop lurking.
I'm #141 right after Nybble. Hi Nybble! I grew up in NYC! Funny how small this world is.
3 words to describe the Tachyon: I love it!
I have 3 BMs and this out does them. Really smooth operation.
Has anyone heard about the Kydex carry rig? I ordered one but I thought I read a post about it being changed. Anyone know?
I'm #141 right after Nybble. Hi Nybble! I grew up in NYC! Funny how small this world is.
3 words to describe the Tachyon: I love it!
I have 3 BMs and this out does them. Really smooth operation.
Has anyone heard about the Kydex carry rig? I ordered one but I thought I read a post about it being changed. Anyone know?
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Hi guys and thanks for all the great comments. My fingers have been crossed through this whole process and since this is my first design (from scratch that is) seeing the positive feedback makes me feel all warm and tingly inside 
I am working out the kinks on the sheath. Since I mentioned my specs on the sheath a few other comapnies have come out with sheaths that damn near match everything I wanted. Did they read my specs? I don't know and don't care so back to the drawing board and it may take a bit longer but you can bet it will be as kick ass as the Tachyon is!
I won't let anymore secrets out before crunch time so let's just say I have someting in the works that will be really sweet and ready hopefully before bladeshow.
As for the sheath I hope to have them in about 45 days.
Stay Tuned!
I am working out the kinks on the sheath. Since I mentioned my specs on the sheath a few other comapnies have come out with sheaths that damn near match everything I wanted. Did they read my specs? I don't know and don't care so back to the drawing board and it may take a bit longer but you can bet it will be as kick ass as the Tachyon is!
I won't let anymore secrets out before crunch time so let's just say I have someting in the works that will be really sweet and ready hopefully before bladeshow.
As for the sheath I hope to have them in about 45 days.
Stay Tuned!