Tkell blade finishes disclosures..

[Bigburly912]

Not sure why this site isn't allowing them to upload. I tried URL "copy" then "copy all"

Copy the “hot link for forums option” then paste it directly in your post. To directly post pictures you need a subscription

 

[knucklegary]

Fingered it out. I needed to copy "thumbnail images for forums"

 

[jbmonkey]

im assuming they dont want to warranty or exchange for you? is this correct?

if so maybe this finish and brand aint for ya. ya seem bothered over it and into day 2 now.....and that means ya aint ever gonna be happy with it.

 

[Blues]

Fingered it out. I needed to copy "thumbnail images for forums"

Figures that "knuckle"Gary would "finger" out how to copy "thumbnail" images.

There's a certain symmetry to it. Soon he'll be an old "hand".

 

[knucklegary]

Crag the Brewer , I just took delivery if the knife last week. I am too old for crawling through muck and mire. This is how blade arrived.
Thinking of removing scales to get a closer look if there's any electroplating NiB underneath this black metal dye

 

[knucklegary]

I paid for NNiB and what I received appears like a cheap bottle solution finish. That's what's bothering me brothers!

 

[Blues]

Crag the Brewer , I just took delivery if the knife last week. I am too old for crawling through muck and mire. This is how blade arrived.
Thinking of removing scales to get a closer look if there's any electroplating NiB underneath this black metal dye

Your profile says your 24. That's not halfway to being too old to crawl through muck and mire. (You don't have to ask how I know.)

 

[knucklegary]

I've been waiting since last Tuesday to hear directly from Tim Kell. After all it is Christmas Eve!
Merry Christmas!

 

[knucklegary]

That's a mis print.. add 50 yrs to that number

 

[jbmonkey]

I paid for NNiB and what I received appears like a cheap bottle solution finish. That's what's bothering me brothers!

right. understood. what's the end goal here though? Will they not warranty or exchange it? so youre stuck with a product your not happy with? is that where youre at on this good, bad ugly type forum thread?

 

[Blues]

That's a mis print.. add 50 yrs to that number

You can go into your profile and change it so we don't think you're a whippersnapper.

(Of course, I'm a year younger than you, and I'm still doing muck and mire. In fact, I just checked the septic filter.)

 

[Bigburly912]

right. understood. what's the end goal here though? Will they not warranty or exchange it? so youre stuck with a product your not happy with? is that where youre at on this good, bad ugly type forum thread?

He’s wondering if anyone actually knows what that finish is.

Looks like a halfway coat of birch wood super blue.

 

[Blues]

He’s wondering if anyone actually knows what that finish is.

"Unfinished"?

I slide a lot of fixed blades in and out of kydex that look nothing like that.

 

[jbmonkey]

He’s wondering if anyone actually knows what that finish is.

yeah I get thats a piece of this thread....but im wondering if they told him to pound sand or are willing to warranty or exchange it? and where the end result is heading.....

 

[knucklegary]

I thought there might be others who received this exact "Battleworn" (black felt ink marker) finish from Tim here on BF.

Tim has not said he wouldn't honor returns, not yet anyway.

 

[Bigburly912]

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[Bigburly912]

"Unfinished"?

I slide a lot of fixed blades in and out of kydex that look nothing like that.

I’m in agreement. That looks pretty wonky. I’d holler at Mr. Kell and see what he says.

I thought there might be others who received this exact "Battleworn" (black felt ink marker) finish from Tim here on BF.

Tim has not said he wouldn't honor returns, not yet anyway.

Ouch. Oh well then

 

[knucklegary]

I will keep y'all informed what Tim says. He is known for trying odd finishes.
I like the blade profile. This is my second one. First Gideon is sitting at the bottom of Monterey bay. Tim would not warrant my slip up's

 

[SharpBits]

Fingered it out. I needed to copy "thumbnail images for forums"

I looked at a lot of pictures of his knives and none seem to be that splotchy and, well, poorly finished. Hopefully he gets it sorted in your favor.

 

[knucklegary]

Scratches are definitely not from kydex. TKell sheaths are some the best.
Here's a photo of old on left and new construction on right. There's no rubbing the blade period. Holstering can get tricky. The old knife was worn on a vest attached molle left chest tip up. The knife temple point got snagged on a line popped out and sailed overboard. First knife was NiB tumbler finished. It never showed a scratch in 4 yrs of service.