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HaveBlue
06-09-2005, 08:22
Mr. Harsey, Are you taking orders for these yet? Maybe you'll have some at Blade West?
photos courtesy of PiterM
CPTAUSRET
06-09-2005, 11:08
Bill:
You do beautiful work!
Terry
mumbleypeg
06-09-2005, 11:37
The crazy thing is that it looks big in Bill's hands. Isn't it the size of the 5.5 GB? Doesn't this fall into the "you can't do that category".
I'm chock full of questions.
I want one!
Bill Harsey
06-09-2005, 14:34
HaveBlue,
Thanks for posting the pics here.
The correct name for this knife is an "H-Class" Tactical Folder.
The "H-Class" refers to an all out high strength design by me. This knife will stay unique to this shop for quite some time.
Here are some specs:
5 inch long by 3/16ths inch thick CPM S-30V blade.
Convave grind with top swedge.
Very large internal surface joint area and bushings.
Heat treated large diameter 416 Stainless Steel master pivot bolt set.
.100 thousandths thick 6AL4V Titanium frames.
7075 T-6 Aluminum bolsters and back spacer.
Black and Green G-10 handle scales.
Large diameter rear attachment screws.
All other screws stainless steel.
When Sal Glesser (founder and owner of Spyderco) was shown the knife by it's owner, Sal said it was the strongest liner lock folder he's ever seen.
I'll take that as a compliment.
Bill Harsey
06-09-2005, 14:38
Hey, That's a picture of me in the bar of the Renaissance Waverly Hotel.
How'd that happen?
Bill Harsey
06-09-2005, 14:40
Bill:
You do beautiful work!
Terry
Thanks Terry.
Ambush Master
06-09-2005, 16:21
What Sir William left out is that the blade is the first 5" or so of the GB Knife !!!
Hey, That's a picture of me in the bar of the Renaissance Waverly Hotel.
How'd that happen?
Do you remember being in the bar, Bill? :D
Basenshukai
06-09-2005, 18:21
Where do I go to purchase that beautiful knife? I'd like to do it before I deploy downrange (in about two weeks).
Bill Harsey
06-09-2005, 18:41
Where do I go to purchase that beautiful knife? I'd like to do it before I deploy downrange (in about two weeks).
PM Me here, that sucker is expensive to produce but I'll give you the details.
Bill Harsey
06-09-2005, 18:42
Do you remember being in the bar, Bill? :D
A little bit...
The picture helped.
Bill Harsey
06-09-2005, 18:43
What Sir William left out is that the blade is the first 5" or so of the GB Knife !!!
Yep, I haven't mentioned this part to Chris yet...
He's in South Africa now.
That's why I have to keep this knife exclusive to this shop.
Ambush Master
06-09-2005, 19:30
Where do I go to purchase that beautiful knife? I'd like to do it before I deploy downrange (in about two weeks).
Be advised that that was a "ONE OF A KIND" Prototype. That puppy is a pure bread Custom Folder. Think along the lines of a Custom Firearm !!!! I'd bet that it took over a week to produce, i.e. not a "Production" model. You may want to look at the Lone Wolf Ranger, check it out below. S30V blade, titanium frame and glass filled nylon skins !!! Also the T-2 is a smaller version and is more suitable for a "Pocket Knife" !!
http://lonewolfknives.com/store/pages/products.shtml
Later
Martin
NousDefionsDoc
06-09-2005, 19:48
Beautiful
The Reaper
06-09-2005, 20:07
Excellent work, as usual Mr. Harsey!
TR
CPTAUSRET
06-09-2005, 22:07
PM Me here, that sucker is expensive to produce but I'll give you the details.
Bill:
If you don't mind, send me the details also.
Terry
Bill Harsey
06-10-2005, 07:34
Bill:
If you don't mind, send me the details also.
Terry
pm out.
Bill Harsey
06-10-2005, 10:51
I just measured the master pattern for the H-Class Folder.
Overall length open is: 11 and 3/16ths inches.
Overall length closed is: 6 and 3/16ths inches.
Blade width, top to bottom (not counting the thumbramp area) is:
1 and 5/16th's inch.
And as stated previously, blade length is 5 inches by 3/16th thick,
made from CPM S-30V steel
Tested at Rockwell "C" Scale hardness of 59 on knifemaker
Bob Lums Rockwell hardness tester.
This means my new digitally controlled heat treat oven is spot on.
Achilles
06-10-2005, 12:40
I had the priveledge of holding this folder last weekend. To say it's "rugged" would be an understatement. Great design, razor sharp, and tough as nails. It loosk like the knife is a collector's piece in a far away land now... Mr. Harsey, are you planning on making these available to the general public?
Trip_Wire (RIP)
06-16-2005, 17:27
I just measured the master pattern for the H-Class Folder.
Overall length open is: 11 and 3/16ths inches.
Overall length closed is: 6 and 3/16ths inches.
Blade width, top to bottom (not counting the thumbramp area) is:
1 and 5/16th's inch.
And as stated previously, blade length is 5 inches by 3/16th thick,
made from CPM S-30V steel
Tested at Rockwell "C" Scale hardness of 59 on knifemaker
Bob Lums Rockwell hardness tester.
This means my new digitally controlled heat treat oven is spot on.
Bill:
VERY nice folder! This one looks good to me!
Just wanted to say hello Bill. Yes, the knife IS awesome. Awesome in every respect.
Bill, I'm honored to own this prototype of H-Class Tactical Folder. It's a centerpiece of my small collection...
Mr. Harsey! What are you doing to me :eek: I haven't even purchased a T2 yet....
Sure looks like a winner!
CPTAUSRET
12-28-2005, 10:15
Sure looks like a winner!
Form and function, beautiful knife!
Terry
Bill Harsey
12-28-2005, 10:31
Just wanted to say hello Bill. Yes, the knife IS awesome. Awesome in every respect.
Bill, I'm honored to own this prototype of H-Class Tactical Folder. It's a centerpiece of my small collection...
Piter!
Welcome aboard here Sir.
rubberneck
12-28-2005, 10:45
Me likey, me likey a lot.:p
If you like it... take a look at the small comparison of H-Class TF blade next to Green Beret 5.5" :eek:
The Reaper
12-28-2005, 15:51
Mr. Harsey does have a thing for making large knives, doesn't he?
Magnificent though!
TR
Peregrino
12-28-2005, 16:07
Mr. Harsey does have a thing for making large knives, doesn't he?
Magnificent though!
TR
Beautiful work too. What gets me is how well proportioned it is. In a photo by itself there's no clue of how big it really is. I went back to the start of this thread just to review the original pictures and refresh my memory. Having seen it in Mr. Harsey's meathooks and then seeing the 5.5" GB knife next to it puts it into perspective. I can't wait to see what comes out of his shop next. I'm holding my breath in anticipation. Peregrino
Bill Harsey
01-25-2006, 09:19
Just a footnote to this knife project, using the exact same profile and dimensions of the original H-Class knife and with the help of Gunnerjohn pushing buttons on the computer to program and run his CNC milling machine to produce the complex parts...
...there will be a model with handles and frame made from solid 7076 T-6 aluminum using a pattern for grip that has been in development here for almost two years. The locking spring will remain 6AL4V titanium.
Pictures? after SHOT Show, maybe.
NousDefionsDoc
01-25-2006, 11:51
I gotta get another job.
The Reaper
01-25-2006, 12:56
I gotta get another job.
Apprentice Knifemaker?
TR
I gotta get another job.
Lotto winner?
Roguish Lawyer
01-25-2006, 14:25
I gotta get another job.
Have you considered college? :munchin
NousDefionsDoc
01-25-2006, 16:08
1. I don't think I could keep up Boss.
2. I never won anything, I've always had to work for it.
3. RL, that's one.
Bill Harsey
01-25-2006, 17:17
Have you considered college? :munchin
If memory serves, NDD is a graduate of one of the most exclusive and difficult to graduate from institutions of higher learning on the planet and now occasionally conducts classes at the post graduate level.
NousDefionsDoc
01-25-2006, 17:36
Thank you Mr. Harsey. You're a nice man, not at all like that hooligan RL.
gunnerjohn
01-25-2006, 20:49
Believe me when I tell you that this knife is one of the most incredible looking and feeling knives I have ever been around. Yes I was pushing the buttons, doing multiple calculations at one time (yes my head hurts) and massaging Bill's vision into one awesome project. I may be a bit biased, but Bill will attest that I do have a little knowledge in knives here. I can't wait for the introduction of this knife. I know you all will appreciate it and want one. Sorry, no pictures yet..... we want them to be a surprise.
See ya at SHOT
Gunner John:D