Two New RF1 Framelocks!

Daniel Fairly Knives

Daniel Fairly Knives

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I have two new RF1 Framelocks ready to go! If you are on the old list please contact me if you are interested.

These are both a bit different from each other... the one with the lock cutout on both sides of the frame was the third one I made but was waiting on a blade. The other is from this recent group and only has the lock cutout on the inside. The reason for the cutout on both sides of the one was for tuning purposes and the knife is very smooth as a result of this. The knife with the single cutout has more lock pressure and is extremely strong. The clips are different too... These are also the first two with no swedge and a super tall deep hollow grind for maximum metal removal and strength behind the tip. I also just like how the grind looks with no swedge. Ghost signature on the spine. I'll continue to mix these up as I am always doing my best to improve things as I go. :cool:


Open - ~8.5"
Closed - ~4.95"
Blade - just under 3.5"

.207" thick CPM D2 Blade
.190" thick All Titanium Frames

Ti Pocket Clip - standard "3 hole" spacing
Slicey right hand single bevel hollow grind with back bevel
Ceramic Detent Ball
Phosphour Bronze Washers
Carbidized Lock Face
Stonewashed Blade


List

Sid - Switch - Blade
fast14riot
flatblackcapo
tcsasser
meluck
StriderCo
John Johnson
Sloth357
BLK











 
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Nice looking... 9th and 10th! yay :D

Could you post dimensions again for these.. I already forgot how thick the Ti slabs are and the blade.. also OAL.. cheers mate! :)
 
Much appreciated!

I just added the rough dimensions to the first post.

I am excited to have the first 10 done with more coming not too long after these! :D
 
Daniel Fairly Knives said:
I have two new RF1 Framelocks ready to go! If you are on the old list please contact me if you are interested.

These are both a bit different from each other... the one with the lock cutout on both sides of the frame was the third one I made but was waiting on a blade. The other is from this recent group and only has the lock cutout on the inside. The reason for the cutout on both sides of the one was for tuning purposes and the knife is very smooth as a result of this. The knife with the single cutout has more lock pressure and is extremely strong. The clips are different too... These are also the first two with no swedge and a super tall deep hollow grind for maximum metal removal and strength behind the tip. I also just like how the grind looks with no swedge. Ghost signature on the spine. I'll continue to mix these up as I am always doing my best to improve things as I go. :cool:


Open - ~8.5"
Closed - ~4.95"
Blade - just under 3.5"

.207" thick CPM D2 Blade
.190" thick All Titanium Frames

Ti Pocket Clip - standard "3 hole" spacing
Slicey right hand single bevel hollow grind with back bevel
Ceramic Detent Ball
Phosphour Bronze Washers
Carbidized Lock Face
Stonewashed Blade


List

Sid - Switch - Blade
fast14riot
flatblackcapo
tcsasser
meluck
StriderCo
John Johnson
Sloth357
BLK











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Very clean old school look, graceful and smooth. Thanks for all the variations, it's like picking peaches.
 
Yup, on your list!
Btw- the WIP picture you sent out with the non-tumbled blade- you should offer that as an option, it looks awesome.
 
weinerd said:
Yup, on your list!
Btw- the WIP picture you sent out with the non-tumbled blade- you should offer that as an option, it looks awesome.
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Hey thanks!

I hope to offer a satin or non tumbled finish soon. I am currently hand lapping my blade flats after heat treat to ensure flatness. The hand lapping works great but doesn't work well to satin finish a blade. I'm saving up for a disc grinder so I can keep my flats flat before I go to hand sanding.

I did my best to keep the highly polished finish even though it is stonewashed, the finish shows through but not very well in my pics. I think after some wear the bevels will take on a nice bright stonewashed look. ( :D hope that makes sense!)
 
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