2nd Pimpsqueak - Finished pics

And the second one is ready to go, whohoooo!!!

Specs:

- 154CPM blade witb a satin hand rubbed finish
- frame is extra thick TI, contoured on both sides, stonewashed an anodized in blue
- special clip, blue anodized (clip is the whole knife shape in miniature)
- heatcolored hardware and built like a tank with 1/4" pivot and 3/16" stop pin
- sandwich(three parts) backspacer in moonglow and two layers of orange G10

For length and other specs, please look at the Prototype thread below!

2nd Pimpsqueak in the works

This is the second Pimpsqueak (not marked proto).

It features a hand rubbed 154cpm blade, thick Ti. frames that are contoured with a Ti backspacer.

THE PIMPSQUEAK - Finished Prototype

It's done folks, so this is Number one, numero uno, Pimpsqueak!

Pls check the CK&G site, this one is in an open bid!

Specs:

- Chad Nichols "Raindrop" damascus blade in two tone hand rubbed finish
- frame is silver G10 on one side, no liner, .160 titanium on the lock side
- special clip (clip is the whole knife shape in miniature)
- heatcolored hardware and built like a tank with 1/4" pivot and 3/16" stop pin
- sandwich(three parts) backspacer in moonglow and two layers of black G10
- closed 3 5/8"
- open 6 1/4"
- Blade 2 5/8" (from the frame to the tip)

The Pimpsqueak - Prototype progress pics

Here is one of the first 3. This will be a single side, Ti framelock on one side, silver G10 on the other. I just need to grind, finish and etch the blade. More stuff soon...

A CURR in between - 3 WOOD !!!

No Pimpsqueakin today, I had to work on this Curr. I prepped the onlays a while back. The cocobolo in the center also runs under the koa at both ends. It was a fun project. The damascus is ball bearing material that Chad Nichols made.

Specs:

- Chad Nichols "Ball Bearing" damascus blade handrubbed with a compound grind
- frame parts and clip and anodized in brown
- clip in burst finish
- heatcolored hardware
- backspacer in CF

The Pimpsqueak - NEW Folder Design

Here's some WIP pics. Not much yet, but you can get an idea of the size, sitting on my iPhone. The parts in the photo are my D2 templates that I use for tracing on the actual materials. So far all I've done is just cutting material and profiling parts. My plan is to build 3 at first in various frame configurations and see how everything works. After that, an intial run of 12 or so. I still have to come up with a final pocket clip design. The handle feels somewhat small and cramped for my hand so that should work out just right!

Special TRIANGLE Curr WIP - Finished pics

It's done!!!

But just a few word. After sitting here today and flicking it, two thoughts come to mind. First, I'm thinking of loosing the gold highlights in favor of a more subdued, completely blue anodizing. The carved triangles would still be shiny and visible but less blingy! So thats the result!

Specs:

- Chad Nichols "Ladder" damascus blade in two tone with a compound grind
- frame parts and clip and anodized in dark blue
- special slimline frame and clip with triangles
- heatcolored hardware
- sandwich(three parts) backspacer in moonglow and orange G10

Hope you like it! And thanks all for bidding on CK&G!

Special TRIANGLE Curr WIP- progress #4

Last pics for today. It's finished but too late for good photos. Fresh pics shortly after dawn. I'll try to capture the orange G10/moonglow backspacer!

Special TRIANGLE Curr WIP- progress #3

The blade, finished, logoed, sharpened and thumbstuds tightened. Ready for assembly!

Special TRIANGLE Curr WIP- progress #2

The blade is rubbed, more anodizing added to the frame. Pls check CK&G!!!

Special TRIANGLE Curr WIP- progress

Here's the inside of the frames and the etched blade. The blade needs to be rubbed and flats finished but you can see the pattern. The frame needs more finishing and more anodizing!

Special TRIANGLE Curr WIP

This one runs in a special auction on CK&G. Please check the link on the right side!

The Curr comes with a Chad Nichols "Ladder" damascus and compound grind blade. But what it makes os special, are the triangles in the frame. You can see the blade in closed position and some nice spots in open position. Stay tuned for the next pics!!!

CURR - Last of the four

Last of the four slimeline run

Specs:

- 154CPM handrubbed satin blade with compound grind
- frame parts and clip with burst finish and anodized in green
- special window clip
- tribal carbonfiber onlay
- heatcolored hardware
- backspacer in Ti, anodized in green

CURR - 3rd of the four

3rd of the Slimline four

Specs:

- 154CPM handrubbed satin blade
- frame parts and clip with burst finish and anodized in light gold
- heatcolored hardware
- three parts backspacer in G10

CURR - 2nd of the four

2nd of the four - Slimline EDC grade

Specs:

- 154CPM two tone blade
- parts and clip and anodized in blue
- heatcolored hardware
- three parts backspacer in G10

CURR - 1st of the four

First of the four

Specs:

- Chad Nichols damascus "Mega Byte" pattern blade in two tone
- frame parts and clip with burst finish and anodized in blue
- heatcolored hardware
- backspacer in G10