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A decade ago I pestered Dick Barber (S30V designer) and Crucible about making a laminate. Crucible didn't have funds for the protect. When GMC went bankrupt they started buying their powdered metals from off shore and Crucible lost their best customer and they went bankrupt. After reorganization the...

I've carried the Bowie for over 6 months and have enjoyed the knife. It carries deep in the pocket and is thin and unobtrusive. It deploys easily and is easy to close. The knife is well built. There are two 3 mm pins that the bolsters precisely fit to pressed into liner, the screws just hold it in p...

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I'm looking forward to Shot. I'll be working prototype types, always a fun job. Stop and say hello.

The auction went well. $1400+ dollars for my friends, it will ease their journey. Thanks to all who participated...Ed

Thanks Doc

My intention is not to break the rules, I benefit from my friends benefiting. I just wanted to hook up folks looking for these rare pieces. Apologies if I have done something against the rules. I will contact Kristi and bring the post to her attention...Ed

Working at Shot and showing this piece to people it has not had mass appeal. Everyone who handled the piece reflected the clue bird landing. It had to be held to be appreciated. It is a innovative design that is functional. Please hold the piece and discover the design...Take Care...Ed

Good friends are dealing with cancer. They have depleted savings with all the costs involved. We are trying to raise some funds to help them through their difficult journey. I have donated 4 knives that will be put up for auction on EBay. All of the knives come new in the box and the boxes are signe...

Like many in law enforcement the job is 24-7 depending on need, and the need seems to grow. I'm glad that you are finding the time to train and participate in the forums, we all learn and enjoy your informed point of view. Good to hear from you....Take Care...Ed

Bob is a good friend. He has focused on his kitchen knives and is contenually tweaking his heat treatment of his 52100 knives. I have 4 of his knives in my kitchen blocks and they preform great and are a pleasure to use...Take Care...Ed

I like the idea. I like the slightly dropped handle and the deep index finger placement. That deep index finger placement and allows for the widest arc of movement. I think Fred Perrin would approve. It allows for a substantial guard making the knife safer in harder use. The knife has good ergonomic...

Thanks for the comprehensive review, excellent photos...Ed

I have dealt with the Cutlery Shoppe for years, like 3 decades. Always fair prices and they stand behind their sales. It is a northwest business and I try to buy "locally"...Ed

I'm enjoying carrying mine, slim in the pocket with deep carry, one of my most secure carry designs. The knife operates easily and is very useful for my tasks.
Thanks for the comments...Take care...Ed

Congratulations, I'm honored...Ed

Probably one of these most innovative functional designs of the last decade..Ed

You can use a Sharpie or another permanent marker on tang engagement area. It last longer than graphite fron a pencil...Ed

Spyder saw

Stuart, Thanks for posting my sons work, I'm technically challenged....Ed