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Years ago, I was given the opportunity to photograph and disassemble one of Tim's unusual 'takedown' folders.
He hasn't made them in four years, but after some soul-searching on whether he wanted to undertake this project agin, he conceded. People simply would not stop asking him about them.
Tim just finished up a smaller batch in a 2/3rds size configuration. The complex gets even more so....
This is one from his latest batch. It is a 'simple' interframe folder with a semi-wharncliff blade. Black pearl inlay. It's a very ergonomic piece with NO sharp corners, and when you handle it and you look VERY closely, you will see how incredible the fit and finish is.
Going a step further, Tim has created this mechanical marvel with just two custom screws to hold it together. Included in his package is a tool with the special wrench fingers to remove the 5-slotted screws. Careful removal of them and then using the other end of the tool, it acts as a prybar to separate the halves.
Once apart you can see the intricacies of his machining skills. (Notice the little neoprene stopper dovetailed into the frame!)
The tool unscrews to reveal a small oiling cannister with a machined cap. On the other end of the oiler is a compartment to hold two extra screws which are threaded in a plug. There is a miniscule o-ring sealing the oiler. Everything has been machined.
The pouch is signed and includes a space for the tool. All of this is an exercise in redundancy, but isn't that what makes a Rolls Royce where it is?
If you are appreciative of ultra-clean workmanship, then this knife package will make you smile.
Talking with Tim is a pleasure in itself, and he is knowledgable and humorous by all measures. He's also a bit nutty--most brilliant minds are--and I am pleased to call him a friend.
I want to thank knifemaker Darriel Caston for the opportunity to photograph HIS edition. Mine will be ordered soon....
Whatcha think???
Coop
He hasn't made them in four years, but after some soul-searching on whether he wanted to undertake this project agin, he conceded. People simply would not stop asking him about them.
Tim just finished up a smaller batch in a 2/3rds size configuration. The complex gets even more so....
This is one from his latest batch. It is a 'simple' interframe folder with a semi-wharncliff blade. Black pearl inlay. It's a very ergonomic piece with NO sharp corners, and when you handle it and you look VERY closely, you will see how incredible the fit and finish is.
Going a step further, Tim has created this mechanical marvel with just two custom screws to hold it together. Included in his package is a tool with the special wrench fingers to remove the 5-slotted screws. Careful removal of them and then using the other end of the tool, it acts as a prybar to separate the halves.
Once apart you can see the intricacies of his machining skills. (Notice the little neoprene stopper dovetailed into the frame!)
The tool unscrews to reveal a small oiling cannister with a machined cap. On the other end of the oiler is a compartment to hold two extra screws which are threaded in a plug. There is a miniscule o-ring sealing the oiler. Everything has been machined.
The pouch is signed and includes a space for the tool. All of this is an exercise in redundancy, but isn't that what makes a Rolls Royce where it is?
If you are appreciative of ultra-clean workmanship, then this knife package will make you smile.
Talking with Tim is a pleasure in itself, and he is knowledgable and humorous by all measures. He's also a bit nutty--most brilliant minds are--and I am pleased to call him a friend.
I want to thank knifemaker Darriel Caston for the opportunity to photograph HIS edition. Mine will be ordered soon....
Whatcha think???
Coop
