Win a free Talonite (r) knife

Anything in Talonite would be nice
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David

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Hi Tom,

I consider myself out of the running on this one, since I won the last one
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I think the knife should be typical of Paul's other creations. I don't know him as a maker, but it would be cool to have a Talonite version of his usual design.

My $.02,

Mike

 
I think that a 4" wharncliffe blade, high saber grind, mirror finish. Carbon Fiber handles with titanium liners, high polish on screw and pin heads, ambidextrous one hand opening, no clip.
My e-mail is in my profile

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Tom Mayo has a wonderful sense of humor. He is teasing me because I want him to make a small (2" blade maybe) folder. He did make me one but then sold it at a show to a real customer who really, really wanted it. (The right thing to do incidentally) Also, if you look at his designs, Tom is a really creative guy. Personally I am not sure that he gets enough credit for his designs because they are very sophisticated and the execution is excellent.

As far as what kind of knife. It was is a contest for one of your knives. We have enver had a problem with a winner being unreasonable. Part of the reason we really like these contests is that knife people are just such genuinely nice people (well 99+ % anyway.)

How about we run the contest until November 24, 2000, midnight, official computer time.

My bookkeeper's son is the original talon. We put names in a hat and he draws one. He thinks it is fun.

Hey, Jani Kemppainen gepardi@juppi.merikoski.edu.ouka.fi (my email to you came back undeliverable) Sure, Finns are welcome. One previous winner is Eric Wong who is in Malaysia. It makes it a little slower with time differences and shipping is a little more but we are selling Talonite overseas all over and the purpose of this contest is to promote (shamelessly hype even) Talonite.
 
Wayne,

I keep telling you that you are smarter than most. You know how to use a knife and you are now learning how to design a knife. There are a few knife reviewers who do not know how use a knife much less design one. They also insist that their view is either the only correct one or that everyone thinks exactly alike.

It is a great risk giving a knife to these people. I shot off my mouth with our loaner program and then made good on it. I don't know if I would do it again. I have seen negative reviews where a lot of the information was simply made up. There are even reviews done by people who do not know what steel is.

Unfortunately it is often the idiots who make the most noise and that does economic damage. Reviewing a knife is sort of like cashing a check and having to show identification. Your check is good. My check is good but we still have to show id. Unfortunately every dishonest idiot in the world makes it a little harder for the rest of us.

tom
 
Paul's #1 hit the spot, but with some modification. A lockback is fine with me, but somewhat on the scale of a gentlemen's folder (doubt if this has been done yet)
1. the talonite blade-unique in design, perhaps a wharncliffe design? no longer than 3.5"
2. Nickle silver bolsters (pinched)
3. Ivory or at least white micarta linen slabs (prepared for future scrimming if desired)

Ummmmmmmmmm! sounds about right

email-gnsmoke50@aol.com (Dan Metsker)

oh yeah--as smooth as talonite is, you could use a disc on the blade even with a lockback.

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Well, I'm risking to seem somewhat boring but I will try to take part in this contest with the same proposition. I have designed this knife some years ago and the main idea was to make little all-around fixed blade for outdoors use.
This design obtained opinion as not-too-bad in Talonite contest but didn't win against Eric's really cool design.
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The idea didn't change so far and now I could propose this design as basis for all-around folder for outdoors use. This fixed blade can be easily redesigned into the folder, I can do it if required. I would like to see a hole as opening device, textured G-10 scales supported with double steel liners, ambidextrous locking device (back lock for ex.) and pocket clip what could be moved onto either handle's side. I would prefer tip-down carry mode.



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Originally posted by Paul-R:
Aiming for a "Gentleman's Pocket Knife" kind of thing.
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Works for me. Email address is in my profile.

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Dave

Let no one ever from henceforth say one word in any way countenancing war. It is dangerous even to speak of how here and there the individual may gain some hardship of soul by it. For war is hell, and those who institute it are criminals. Siegfried Loraine Sassoon
 
All I can say Tom, is thank you for the trust and the chance to do this. I am smarther than some and dummer than others. My dad always tells me "you have two ears and one mouth, use them in that percentage and you won`t go far wrong" thanks dad!
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If I keep thanking you, it is only that the chance to do this took me by total surprise. How many companies or people would make this kind of offer to a 'knife nut' with many friends in the industry but few credentials? Hey one Formite? Has even offered the loan of a Busse Battle Mistress for a comparitive test! Hell some of the best people I know (or rather don`t know) are right here on Bladeforums. You know, we are a better class of people!
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Update, Nemo has offered to loan me his Sebenza in order that I can see if it is better than my Spyderco Military. I started a thread on this a few weeks ago, please look at the CRK forum. I am stunned by the generosity and kindness of members of this group. Words fail me...
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Some of the members of Bladeforums have shown me that the world is not totally selfish, thanks for that. Thanks Tom, thanks Nemo, thanks Lurkers hey thank you everyone!
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3-3.5" droppoint with red micarta scales.
Jim_Bratcher@email.msn.com


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Hello everyone,

I'm glad Tom Walz added that message about Tom Mayo, I couldn't for the life of me imagine how his "Knife" description could even be termed a knife! Drove me nuts for a while (not a long trip either :-).

I thank everyone that has sent and or posted the comments about my knives, it means a lot coming from people that are infected with the dreaded knife bug. This dreaded illness doesn't hurt you or any thing, just causes people to look a you funny and edge away when you do things like "get tired of using restaurant cutlery and pull out your own to cut the steak. ;-)

I talked to Tom Walz today, (always a pleasure) about his folder and thought I would post an image of it here for all to see, and comment. The original idea was to make two of them, one for him and a matching one for the contest. I am looking forward to doing either two of the same, or one for Tom Walz and creating something different for the winner. There are so many good ideas that its a shame I can't combine everyone's ideas in one knife without ending up with a huge mutated SAK.

Two things; (1) this was an AutoCad 2-D drawing, I used a converter to export it to PSP-6 and it ended up a poor image, (I need a better converter really), and (2) I haven't posted an image in the protocol Bladeforum uses, so if it doesn't make it I'll do something else.

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Well as I said in an earlier post, not in the tech style, but not my standard classic style either.
Comments? Suggestions?
Paul


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Paul
Knifemakers are a sharper class of people.
pk@paulknife.com
PaulKnife.com
 
Count me in and thanks for the chance.

Here is my idea (with Ti liners and a little thinner scales) for a Gentlemans hunter-

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Hi All!
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I think it's about time to do a little promo for Tom Walz, on my own free will of course! I did not take part in this contest because as a previous winner, i think someone else should have the opportunity to own a knife out of Talonite. I'm not speaking as if i'll win but Tom's generosity should be felt by all and thus one less contestant is one more opportunity to win.

The knife is beautifull, Talonite is no doubt able to produce an excellent finish. I haven't had the chance to test the knife but then again, Tom Mayo's work is too nice to put to work. I will someday but not now or near future.

Last but not least, Tom has been great to have these contests. It took Tom Mayo 3 months to make it(he's quite busy) but I got my knife via FedEx within four days from Tom Walz and the result is breath taking. Thank you again for this wonderful prize!
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Eric.
Have the courage to dream!
 
Originally posted by tomwalz:
Wayne,

I keep telling you that you are smarter than most. You know how to use a knife and you are now learning how to design a knife. There are a few knife reviewers who do not know how use a knife much less design one. They also insist that their view is either the only correct one or that everyone thinks exactly alike.

It is a great risk giving a knife to these people. I shot off my mouth with our loaner program and then made good on it. I don't know if I would do it again. I have seen negative reviews where a lot of the information was simply made up. There are even reviews done by people who do not know what steel is.

Unfortunately it is often the idiots who make the most noise and that does economic damage. Reviewing a knife is sort of like cashing a check and having to show identification. Your check is good. My check is good but we still have to show id. Unfortunately every dishonest idiot in the world makes it a little harder for the rest of us.

tom
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You know Tom, I have never understood either people or publications that do reviews on things they don't understand. If you tell me you want me to test a knife because it is tough, or durable I wouldn't put it in a 2000 ton press, I KNOW it would hurt the knife, no need to test that at all.
I think it is uncommonly brave of you to risk your companies product reputation on reviews or tests that are not defined, or at least being preformed by someone knowledgeable in the related field. You not only put yourself out THERE but the knife maker as well. Nothing is indestructible, you can even burn a diamond to carbon gasses with a plasma torch and a container of liquid oxygen.
When I make a knife I end up with an attachment to it that will always be there. Every knife I make starts out like a picture in my mind and takes on a life of it's own. It will generally end up similar to the picture I started with, but evolves into a knife that is different than any other knife I've made. Once in a while, I'll see one I made 15 - 20 years ago, I may not remember who I sold it to, or where I sold it, but I can tell you the blade, scale, bolster, guard or whatever material it's made of.
Paul



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Paul
Knifemakers are a sharper class of people.
pk@paulknife.com
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Paul
The knife you describe sounds good to me. If I win we may have to talk a little to iron out the fine points.
If Gus says you are good it must be so.

Contact me at the e-mail in my profile.

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Dwight

It's a fine line between "a hobby" and "mental illness".
 
I commend Tom for again providing another giveaway here on BFC.

As for the knife, I really like the "da spike" design but would prefer a flat gound warncliff blade in that style folder. The arizona hardwood or other exotic with some nice file work and decorative pin work in a soft deerskin pocket pouch would make a great gents folder.

Bob Allman
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I may as well join the fray. I'd go classy as well.

Blade between 2.5"-3". Lockback with burgundy micarta with white and black diamond shaped inserts and damascus bolsters.
 
Let's make is a user that can go anywhere, airports included. Vote for a gentleman's sized folder, small enough to fit down in the pocket, with a 3" clip point blade and with great ergos to fit the hand. Should also have some good scales of grippy material like canvas micarta.
 
Well, guess I'd better enter and put in the pertinent data.

Paul Vandine

vrichard6@qwest.net

Please let me know when to pick up my knife.

BTW know Paul Reynolds quite well, would take any knife he makes, any day.

Peace

Paul
 
Oh and definitely a Wharncliffe folder, gentleman's knife, Pink Ivory or Antique Micarta scales.

Peace

Paul
 
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