Titanium Drone - Sold! - Thanks!

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This is my Drone model. It is primarily designed as a neck knife, although it can be carried in a variety of ways. My goal when creating the Drone was to create a neck knife that was small, ergonomic, secure and lightweight, yet still fully functional.

The Drone is a bit different in that the ring is primarily designed to accomodate the middle finger. The index finger wraps around the choil, and the ring finger rests comfortably on the small rear protrusion. (The rear protrusion can be used for light prying.) This makes for an extremely secure grip that allows for excellent control and precision. The knife can rest in the hand while still allowing the user full use of their hands.

The knife is ground with a 14" contact wheel, with high hollow chisel grind. The opposite side is coated with a layer of carbide along the edge to promote edge retention.

The knife and sheath are extremely lightweight, making it very easy to carry. You really forget that you are wearing the knife.

- 6AL4V Titanium
- Extremely lightweight
- Matte Finish
- 1/8 Stock
- Chisel Hollow Grind
- Faux carbide "hamon"
- Just over 5.25" OAL, Actual cutting edge of about 2"
- Extremely secure kydex sheath

SOLD Shipped and insured with tracking numbers in the CONUS.

PayPal (Please add 3%) or money order preferred.

PayPal Address:

lmjmitchell@gmail.com

Thanks for looking! :D

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Wow, that's neat Johnathan!

If it's not giving away trade secrets -- how did you do the carbide "hamon"?

Did you weld the titanium with hard facing rod?
 
Wow, that's neat Johnathan!

If it's not giving away trade secrets -- how did you do the carbide "hamon"?

Did you weld the titanium with hard facing rod?

Thanks!

No secrets here. The carbide is applied with a carbidizer. These are typically used in industry to increase the life of saw blades, drill bits, etc. It deposits a layer of carbide onto the surface of the material. The carbide is around 72 HRC; aiding in edge retention.

As the softer titanium wears, the opposite side is supported by the layer of carbide; almost self sharpening in a way. The edge retention is better than a blade that has not been treated with a carbidizer.

I simply apply the carbide in a "hamon" pattern to emulate some of my Japanese knives.


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