The Lynch MOB came for me today!

[Lorien]

nice looking knife! Arbutus and that gnarly Gary Oak beware....

I DO NOT cut arbutus, and CERTAINLY DO NOT cut gary oak! My two favorite trees. Scotch broom, salal and salmon berry on the other hand...

Thank you all for your kind comments. Tad certainly deserves major recognition. He makes a kick ass knife and has the scruples to stay in this scene for as long as he desires.

Thank you Thaddeus!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[petah]

I DO NOT cut arbutus, and CERTAINLY DO NOT cut gary oak! My two favorite trees. Scotch broom, salal and salmon berry on the other hand...

Good man! One is the messiest tree and the other is the ugliest tree... just saying

 

[Allen Newberry]

Looks like Tad did a good job boxing her up! I think that is one of the cooler knives that he has done.

 

[SBranson]

For a second there I was as excited as if I was getting the package. What a great looking knife.

 

[Lorien]

For a second there I was as excited as if I was getting the package. What a great looking knife.

Stuart- you are picking up exactly what I am putting down:thumbup: As usual!

I just have some parting shots for the day. The next time you see new pictures of this knife, it will be in its natural environment- bushwackin!

 

[Steve Nuckels]

Those are impressive!

Steve
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Potomac Forge
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IN GOD WE TRUST

 

[JParanee]

great knife

 

[jonnymac44]

Wow, very nice design and final outcome:thumbup:

The bonus knife was a class act as well!

 

[TKAZ]

Wow!

Great knife!

Great pics.

and from the sound of it amazing customer service. :thumbup:

 

[Buffalohump]

Totally awesome!!! :thumbup:

 

[Lorien]

Took the MOB out for a spin in the forest today, uncovered a new trail:thumbup:
Just a little one. Unfortunately, I didn't bring the camera but I did get some pics afterwards;

in my 'classic style' I managed to chop into a rock pretty dang hard when I was going after some scotch broom. This knife has a sweet spot with major mojo and when it connects, molecules part with no resistance!

Anyway, I'm very impressed by how little damage was caused, and looking at the chunk of granite I put a gouge into, it's a wonder how well she came through. This little chip will sharpen out pretty easy. I haven't sharpened this knife yet, and in my view sharpening is where the important properties of the steel, (hardness and toughness) become evident.

This has definitely become my favourite knife! (Although I still love the other ones too, )
I'm hoping for a more intensive trek into the woods tomorrow and I might even bring my camera.

 

[vhram]

great knife and pics

 

[Lorien]

Thanks eh!

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[wildmike]

Lorien Thnaks for sharing those pics.

But your killin me.... now I'm thinkin of having Tad make me one of these instead of a Turky Mountain.

Fine knife by a fine maker....Can't wait till ine is done.

 

[SBranson]

editted** that last pic wasn't showing when I asked about the handle.

Great shots of a great looking knife Lorien... Congrats again.

 

[stabman]

I could seriously go for one of those.:thumbup:

 

[Lorien]

Stuart, you were right about having multiple hang-on options. The handle was designed to facilitate traction whether you're at the front of the handle, in the middle, or at the end.

I didn't design this knife based around any hard numbers. I started by tracing the profile of this Goo BMG knife that I have, which is an amazing knife, and then making arcs and refining and refining some more. I used my eraser almost as much as I used my pencil.

Truth be told, I made the handle the length that I did, because it looked good on paper No bull!

I have never been a very big fan of 1095, but this knife is hardened just right. It's not too hard to sharpen, and not to soft to be getting dull too easy. It ain't magic metal, but it performs at a VERY high level, given my experience with it so far, and compared to some other kick ass knives I have and use. She was still plenty sharp after yesterday's 5 or 6 hour trail building session, but after some licks on my fine Spyderco ceramic profile rod, she's back to a hair shaving keen edge.

 

[SBranson]

I asked because in this first pic, the handle looks huge but in the second it looks fine. When I saw the second, the size didn't seem disproportionate. I figured there must be a reason behind it or that Tad has gorilla hands.

 

[ombrapelone]

Congrats! Tad and you did an awesome work.
The knife is looking gorgeous and perform as well.


I have to say also that Tad's knives are among the most emotionally exciting blades you can take in the woods.


Citing Kevin Jones:

Tad's pieces are examples of knives which you have to handle to truly appreciate.

 

[Lorien]

Thanks Emanuele

I thought it would be nice to show a comparison between the original design I drew up with the finished product.

As you can see, Tad got the final product VERY close to original conception.

I've been using a sheath I made for a Takeda knife that I have, to carry the MOB around in. But it needs its own sheath, so I've started to plan it out here;

I love the little utility knife that Tad sent me, but I can't really use it without a sheath, so I'm making a pocket sheath for it. I wet molded the leather last night and pressed it down with clamps and some foam so it would take the shape of the knife and lock the knife in.
In order to keep the blade from getting rust, I coated it in bee's wax and wrapped it in plastic wrap.

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