My long awaited slippy.

Neil · **Reply #30 on:** October 22, 2008, 11:06:17 PM

I suppose it is tupping season, so I don't think much rohsypsyrup would be needed

Neil

Flash · **Reply #31 on:** October 22, 2008, 11:06:53 PM

Oh ewe

WhichDawg · **Reply #32 on:** October 22, 2008, 11:26:17 PM

Quote from: Benner on October 22, 2008, 08:59:44 PM

I have always had a craving for a nice slip jointed folder but never seemed to be able to find one that I was really keen on. After looking for quite a while without any luck, I was approached by Russell White who works for Taylor Eye Witness www.premiercutlery.co.uk as a knife maker. He said that he would be able to make a knife to pretty much exactly what I wanted, so I looked into the site to see what was available. I found a blade and handle shape that I liked (pattern #166) and so spoke to him again and asked about getting some filework done on the back spring and putting some black Micarta scales on there. Russell was very helpful and after a few messages were exchanged I had ordered a knife from him.

Well it arrived yesterday and here are the results;

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I could not be more pleased with it. It is (dare I say it?) absolutely perfect and is exactly what I wanted . The quality is superb and is backed with a lifetime guarantee as well.

Everything about it is flawless. The filework, the bolsters and the Micarta handles are all finished off perfectly and give the knife a comfortable and solid feel. (The Micarta has a lovely grain on it but I am not sure if you can see that with my bad photography.)

Russell himself is a true gentleman as well. He didn't mind going out of his way to speak to me so I got exactly what I wanted and the quality of his workmanship is second to none. I managed to find this video (which I believe was created by members of british blades so would like to give them some credit) of Russell himself at work making another knife;

So, as you can tell I'm pretty chuffed.

WoW Ben that is beautiful! Nice call there

more pictures please! (when you get a chance)

Benner · **Reply #33 on:** October 22, 2008, 11:27:10 PM

I'll see what I can do.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #34 on:** October 22, 2008, 11:27:30 PM

That reminds me I have to put in an order for some more slippies soon... gonna go into withdrawl. =O

NutSAK · **Reply #35 on:** October 22, 2008, 11:33:32 PM

HOLY smurf! That's a beautiful knife Ben!

Benner · **Reply #36 on:** October 22, 2008, 11:40:30 PM

Quote from: NutSAK on October 22, 2008, 11:33:32 PM

HOLY Colorful Enunciation! That's a beautiful knife Ben!

Thanks.

I certainly think so.

DaveK · **Reply #37 on:** October 23, 2008, 01:38:11 AM

That looks real nice Ben - glad you're pleased with it mate!

ducktapehero · **Reply #38 on:** October 23, 2008, 05:16:35 AM

That is a sweet looking knife.

Smitty44 · **Reply #39 on:** October 23, 2008, 06:42:58 AM

Very nice Benner,love that file work on the back spring,and it looks to be UK legal at this time also,ENJOY!!!

Sea Monster · **Reply #40 on:** October 23, 2008, 09:25:13 AM

It does look real purdy...

I've never seen the charm in a palm-filling grip though, I like my handles thin & flat.

Gareth · **Reply #41 on:** October 23, 2008, 02:52:28 PM

Holy heck, that's a good looking knife! If I "bump off" Flash form the top of the list can I have it?

No wait, what does Flash do for a living?? Forget I said anything...

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #42 on:** October 23, 2008, 10:14:40 PM

Quote from: Gareth UK on October 23, 2008, 02:52:28 PM

Holy heck, that's a good looking knife! If I "bump off" Flash form the top of the list can I have it?

No wait, what does Flash do for a living?? Forget I said anything...