After having seen this knife, http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=759435&highlight=gann, I emailed Tommy and got on his list. I was very pleasantly surprised when my name came up sooner than expected. Since I wanted a carry piece, we went with a CPM-154 blade with a 220 belt finish. Scales are one of my favorite woods - box elder burl (stabilized) - and Tommy didn't give the bolsters too high a polish so they're less likely to show scuffs and scratches.
I got the knife about 10 days ago and I'm really happy with it. It looks terrific, great fit and finish, and, just as I requested, the pull isn't too stiff. Tommy put a type of black lacquer in the grooves on either side of the bolster flutes to increase eye appeal. My pics do not do this knife justice.
Tommy was great to work with - terrific communication, good suggestions, and a desire to make the knife just like I wanted it. I'm so pleased with this one, I told Tommy to put me back on his list. If you want a sweet slippy in a reasonable timeframe, at a reasonable price, contact Tommy. Hard to believe he's only been making folders for about 7 months.
I got the knife about 10 days ago and I'm really happy with it. It looks terrific, great fit and finish, and, just as I requested, the pull isn't too stiff. Tommy put a type of black lacquer in the grooves on either side of the bolster flutes to increase eye appeal. My pics do not do this knife justice.
Tommy was great to work with - terrific communication, good suggestions, and a desire to make the knife just like I wanted it. I'm so pleased with this one, I told Tommy to put me back on his list. If you want a sweet slippy in a reasonable timeframe, at a reasonable price, contact Tommy. Hard to believe he's only been making folders for about 7 months.
