The (un)Official SDFK Thread

[Murphjd25]

I would very much like to get one - but if there is an instance of me getting lucky and you missing out, I'll happily pass mine on to you. I have a HDFK already and I am kind of counting on the SDFK being a different enough knife to warrant wanting one to check out but I don't mind spreading the love if it comes down to it.

Within limits, of course.

This forum is great, right on Dylan! You better believe I will be around trying every Friday when these go on sale!

 

[JJ_Colt45]

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I got the beveling set up ready but the carbide isn't really working right. I ordered different carbide and we'll put this in production soon.

The next step is the final trim out fixturing and programs. I leave a chunk of metal behind the primary grind to have a little more meat too hold onto for the beveling, and that little chunk of metal needs to get cut off and some chamfers.

Oh, that explains it ... for a second there I thought you were going with a bowie grind.

 

[fielder]

I'm really hoping to get one, I've been eager for this from the start. Knowing my luck I'll miss out, but I'll keep trying.

 

[Jo the Machinist]

Beveling has begun!!!

 

[woodysone]

Maybe I can get in on one of these, I’m sure Jo has a weak moment now that the kids are out for the summer.

 

[yoko]

I might have used all my luck on the K20

But I have to try

 

[woodysone]

I might have used all my luck on the K20

But I have to try

Me also, tell you when you get yours and then help me get one?

 

[yoko]

Fo sho ! lol

 

[Murphjd25]

How would one go about buttering up Jo? Asking for a friend..

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

How would one go about buttering up Jo? Asking for a friend..

Wine works

 

[gunslinger387]

Red or white?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Red or white?

Red

 

[woodysone]

French, Californian, local?

 

[Murphjd25]

I can make a trip to some great local vinyards about four hours away..

 

[never.truly.lost]

For what it's worth. There are 300 SDFK in process, 100 of which will be signature series. I don't expect there to be a lot of interest.

Swedge still an option on the signature line?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

Swedge still an option on the signature line?

I think it's going to be standard on the signature series

 

[fielder]

What are the differences between the two versions?

 

[Nathan the Machinist]

What are the differences between the two versions?

The basic SDFK will be like the basic five field knife. No jimping, no weight reduction skeletonizing, bare bones to keep price down for the Amazon crowd. The signature series has those signature features and a swedge to help offset the weight reduction in the handle to maintain balance and will be made to a somewhat higher standard like our regular work.

 

[Cutshaw]

Anticipation intensifies!

 

[fielder]

Thank you Nathan