1st CPF knife

[Bloodnut]

George,

Please comment on how the prototype feels in the hand. Balance-wise how does it feel? Does your hand tend to "sink in" to the grip? Thumb ramp placement feels good?

In terms of steel. I understand this is still up for debate. Because you work 440C mostly, are more confident in your ability to effectively heat-treat that than newer wonder steels? Would it complicate things too much to offer this in 1095 in addition to whatever else?

Has a finish been defined? Bead blasted?

IMO, you are in a position to weigh in heavily since you, literally, have the blade in hand.

BTW, you are a saint for taking this on. A knife designed by committee... whoddathunkit!

[Sigman]

...BTW, you are a saint for taking this on.

Indeed!!

[London Lad]

I'm in !

[george tichbourne]

I am not worried about other metals, it is just that each metal has design characteristics that must be avoided for best performance and I would not like to deliver something that I am not completely comfortable with.

Heat treating is not a consideration because I use a very large aerospace qualified heat treater who I trust completely.

I was concerned about handle length, given that I have wide hands, but it feels good in the hand. Slightly handle heavy but with a blade this size it is unavoidable but not uncomfortable.

Blade finish was specified as brushed so that is what is shown. Unfortunately I am not a very good computer type and the scan is very rough, perhaps I can get a photo today.

The worst of the snowstorm appears to be over so I am off to the shop.

George

[Sgt. LED]

Instead of #'s has anyone given thought to putting on our CPF screen names?

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[george tichbourne]

No, I can stamp 2 or 3 digit numbers neatly enough but screen names would not be practical.....The alternative of laser etching would take the knife above the $150 window.

[Sgt. LED]

Oh would not of suggested it if I had realized you were stamping the digits.
Thanks for getting back with a comment though!

[tensixteen]

Hi George,

Any updates on the prototype?

Cheers and Regards,
Nick

[george tichbourne]

Nick, everything has been on hold for the last three days because I have had some medical problems and have had to change heart medication which can have some adverse side effects so I have been staying away from the grinders until it works it's way through the system.

I will get back on the phones tomorrow and do a little grinding to see how it goes. Should have a final price this week.

[Kiessling]

george ... get well first. In no way should you feel under pressure from our little group here. We can wait. Get well first !!!
bernie

[schiesz]

Hi George,

We've got plenty of time on this, just make sure you take care of yourself.

Thanks for all of your hard work so far.

schiesz

[Cuso]

george ... get well first. In no way should you feel under pressure from our little group here. We can wait. Get well first !!!
bernie

Big +1 , take care...

[tensixteen]

Hi George,

Sorry to hear that..Hope you get better soon. Take care of your health.

Cheers and Regards,
Nick

[PhantomPhoton]

George, take your time; we'll still be here.
Hope everything clears up. Thank you for your dedication to our "little" project.

[Sgt. LED]

I have other custom blades in the works, not in a rush on any of them since I am in the middle of my "indoors" season. Feel better pal!

[schiesz]

Anyone interested in the CPF knife project, please see this thread, and contact George Tichbourne with your contact information.

schiesz