Update on my GunHammer Good and Bad

[jeffa]

A bit of an update on my Gun Hammer: I have been using it for odd chores and some cutting of rope, twine and sticks. It looks and cuts just fine and opens with a resounding snap, not sluggish at all. The lock up is rock solid, however a few issues that have arisen which will keep it from a primary EDC work knife for me. I constantly use my knives at work and rely on them quite a bit.

The flipper creates a very bad hot spot which rubs my forefinger to the point of a potential blister. A bigger handle or a different flipper design will
will give more relief.

The finish however good it looks is very slick and I must continually re-grip.

The anodizing may have not adhered properly and is coming off in places (chipping) which on a positive note is exposing a ruffer texture beneath it which I think I like better for gripping. I may strip all of the anodizing off and use it that way. I am nervous about doing this.

The pocket clip is pointy and sharp and I am going to round it off for better performance.

I am a little disappointed after actually using the knife as I was so stoked about it when I first got it. I absolutely love the way it looks and the customer service is second to none

 

[jeffa]

You may not agree but now I have a nice grippy matt finish and no uncomfortable flipper. I can take this baby to work! And it still opens like a rocket and locks up like a bank vault!

 

[harkamus]

I do not agree with that, personally. What I can agree with is that you modified the knife to work for you. There is nothing wrong with that. Also, it looks like you did a great job with modifying it. The profile now reminds me of one of the smaller Busse fixed blades.

 

[jeffa]

Thanks. I did not want to stick it in a drawer, give it away or use it for something less than originally intended so these modifications put it right back in the hunt.

 

[Darrel Ralph]

Jeffa,
We are glad you have the knife so that you can use it.

Enjoy.

 

[Darrel Ralph]

Jeff,
If you send that knife to us, we will blast off the ano and put a rough finish on it for you.
It will be silver color but it will be aa much rougher grip.
Let us know.
We want happy users!

Happy New Year!

 

[jeffa]

Darrel I appreciate the offer but I like the original color. I really don't understand the composition of the ano but underneath the shiny surafce that was chipping (not sure if chipping is the correct term) is a nice matte finish that has better purchase. :thumbup:

Happy New Year!

 

[Tiger84]

I have been using mine a lot. Skinned two bucks and had no dulling of the blade. Also I had no trouble with the flipper rubbing my finger. In fact, I love the position of the flipper and choil. I would change nothing about mine and once again I say it is the best EDC I have ever had. This is a Man's knife but slides in and out of the pocket like a refined gentlemens knife. I will be buying another Darrel Ralph design knife in the future. Pure quality. My Sabenza, Strider, Sage 2, Paramilitary 2 and Bone collector will be in the drawer now. My previous favorite EDC was a bolstered Andres DeVillier custom beauty. I am an Army Officer and will be deployed in March. My Gunhammer will be with me.

 

[jeffa]

Tiger84, really glad you like your knife. I guess that is why there are so many different knives and styles out there.

As I mentioned earlier, it is a nice cross between form and function and is able to pull off those instances in a group of non-knife people that other knives might not.

Unfortunately it just did not fit me the way it was, but with a slight modification it now does. My needs are probably a little different than yours and that probably is all that it is.

Be safe when you deploy.

 

[Dirk]

I have been using mine a lot. Skinned two bucks and had no dulling of the blade. Also I had no trouble with the flipper rubbing my finger. In fact, I love the position of the flipper and choil. I would change nothing about mine and once again I say it is the best EDC I have ever had. This is a Man's knife but slides in and out of the pocket like a refined gentlemens knife. I will be buying another Darrel Ralph design knife in the future. Pure quality. My Sabenza, Strider, Sage 2, Paramilitary 2 and Bone collector will be in the drawer now. My previous favorite EDC was a bolstered Andres DeVillier custom beauty. I am an Army Officer and will be deployed in March. My Gunhammer will be with me.

First off, Thank you! I hope your deployment goes well and you return safe! The Gunhammer is a solid piece of work! It will serve you well.