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Old 09-12-2003, 10:22 PM
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Desert Ironwood EDC

A new addition following the path of the Damasteel scaled EDC which was posted last month.
This one has:
4 1/8" D2 blade with a diamond mounted into the thumb assist.
Damasteel bolsters
Desert ironwood scales, presentation grade - courtesy of Dennis Greenbaum (Osprey Guy)
Black and white pearl inlays in the backspacer
Full filework and multiple color anodization of the Ti liners.
And a row of tritium capsules inset into the inside of the backspacer.
All presented in an excellent photographic collage by Coop.





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Old 09-12-2003, 10:58 PM
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Oh, Baby! I really like that. Flawless, innovative, and simply beautiful. I love your filework. It's so perfect. And the thumb assist is just great design. I also like the inlays in the backspacer.

Very nice. Me like.


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Old 09-12-2003, 11:25 PM
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Kelly,

Great job ... That thing looks awesome!

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Old 09-12-2003, 11:38 PM
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EDC, in a velvet pouch, in a breifcase.


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Old 09-13-2003, 12:27 AM
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Beautiful work, very clean.
Out of curiosity where did you find the tritium capsules.
thanks!
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Old 09-13-2003, 09:06 AM
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Hey Kelly ..Great job that is one beautiful knife .. thanks for the photos..


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Old 09-13-2003, 09:18 AM
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That's absolutely fantastic work!
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Old 09-13-2003, 11:19 AM
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Boy Kelly, That is really something.. I like every detail, and the design is suberb.. The grind on the blade is very cool, and the knife being on the large size just makes it a home run for me... I think this is a design that if you choose to make on a regular basis will literally fly out of your shop.. I want one already.. #### nice job... Regards, Rich
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Old 09-13-2003, 11:19 AM
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Thanks for your great comments.
This knife, and its immediate predecessor, were a lot of fun to design and construct, and your positive feedback makes it even more satisfying.
The tiny tritium capsules, about 1.5mm X 6mm, were found in Singapore, through a dealer who sells much larger tritium capsuled key chains on eBay: John Lim, email address - desertmn@singnet.com.sg


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Old 09-13-2003, 01:42 PM
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The pics STILL don't do this fine knife justice....

I loved this the moment I unraveled it out of the pouch. I get to 'own' it for a day or so. I'm REAL lucky!

Kelly's work has been getting even better and better. It's approaching perfection--if there is such a thing.

That grind is fantastic. I spent many shots with angles and pieces of foamboard helping to block the light to REALLY make the grind show up. It makes a difference, as grinds like this need to be shown in contrast. Glad it was acknowledged.

And that black pearl just adds the right touch of classs to the backside. Dennis' ironwood is great.

Keep it up, Kelly!!

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Old 09-13-2003, 04:52 PM
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Old 09-13-2003, 05:25 PM
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Real nice Kelly. keep the pics coming.

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Old 09-13-2003, 07:40 PM
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Wow very nice.

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Old 09-14-2003, 07:14 AM
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That is stunning, what wonderful work! VERY VERY VERY NICE! Paul


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Old 09-14-2003, 09:40 AM
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It certainly sounds like I should develop this design direction further.
Thank you, again, for all of your great comments.


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