Tachyon news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike Turber · Nov 7, 2001

Danny at 888 Knives R Us got the only 2 existing protos so the one above is very close to actual production - the blood groove.

When I get my office set back up I will get pics of actual production online and more info.

The knives are/will being/be shipped as we get them. Meaning if I only get 10 in I will ship all 10 the next day. Stay tuned

Mike Turber · Nov 7, 2001

BTW,

I will go to Microtech in the next few days and I will get pics of each step of the manufacturing process.

Also the steel is 14-4 CroMolly from Latraube (spelling?). This is identical to 154CM and is already in ALL production Microtech knives.

tonyccw · Nov 10, 2001

Originally posted by Mike Turber
Danny at 888 Knives R Us got the only 2 existing protos so the one above is very close to actual

Mike, a quick question. Does the prototypes get one of the kydex sheaths when they become available? Danny wasn't sure. Thanks.

DarrellGLewis · Nov 10, 2001

The first person that Emails that wants to have their Microtech
Tachyon coated with Boron Carbide I will provide this service for
FREE on the first one.

Darrell Lewis
DlewisBodycote-na.com

YOU MAKE IT FIRST-WE MAKE IT LAST

DarrellGLewis · Nov 10, 2001

Well that didn't take long TONY WANG (tonyccw)will have Bragging rights on the first Boron Carbide coated Tachyon. Tony I will Email you Bodtcote's Address so you can ship you knife when it arrives.

Darrell Lewis

tonyccw · Nov 10, 2001

Originally posted by DarrellGLewis
Well that didn't take long TONY WANG (tonyccw)will have Bragging rights on the first Boron Carbide coated Tachyon. Tony I will Email you Bodtcote's Address so you can ship you knife when it arrives.

Darrell Lewis

Many thanks. And I'm very excited by the project. Now the waiting for the Tachyon will be even harder.

AbnAirCav · Nov 11, 2001

Do the production handles have the cut outs for the latch? I guess I have a preference for the straight handles of the original proto ...

tonyccw · Nov 11, 2001

Originally posted by AbnAirCav
Do the production handles have the cut outs for the latch? I guess I have a preference for the straight handles of the original proto ...

The proto I have have semicircle grooves to act as latch retainers in the open and closed position, as seen in the scan, so chances are they will be in the production unit as well. I like it as it gives it a more positive grip, and the rounded underbottom of the latch means you won't have to worry about rounding off the cornors of the edge of the handle.