11-05-2004, 13:23
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Quiet Professional
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New Harsey Custom Blade!
Folks:
In conjunction with a special occasion, I received a special gift from my better half, courtesy of Mr. Harsey, who took what I asked him for, and rendered it in real S30-V steel in all of its glory.
We have recently been talking here about small, concealable knives. This is the other end of the spectrum, when you need a knife capable of chopping wood for a fire, saplings for shelter construction, digging, prying, and if need be, defending oneself from unwanted attention, human, or otherwise.
It is big, but lighter than you would expect, quick, point heavy, and sharp as I have ever seen for a knife this size. The sheath is handmade with every hole and stitch made by Bill himself, and fits like a glove. You are indeed a talented artist, Sir!
I see this as the kind of knife you would strap on when you are headed out to the woods and you have to survive with what you are carrying and what you find for an extended period, like Lewis and Clark, for example.
It is an amalgamation of a kukri, Bowie, chopper, and fighter. I hope you find it as beautiful to look at as I do.
These are preliminary shots done a few hours after I got it, better ones will follow. First pic is sheathed, second is by itself, third is to give you some idea of the size of this piece. The little knife to the immediate left of this blade is a Yarborough Knife.
Enjoy!
TR
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11-05-2004, 13:30
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TR, that is beautiful. A masterpiece from the master. Congrats!
And yes, it is scary-big. 
I might have some cool in-process pics of its creation.
I love the contour lines that G10 takes on shaped handles.
Mr. Harsey, beautiful leather work also.
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11-05-2004, 13:36
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Damn nice blade there sir
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11-05-2004, 14:25
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Awesome knife. I think it would make a nice "Professional Soldiers" blade. Is it possible to get one???? I am very impressed Mr. Harsey. And very jealous, too.
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11-05-2004, 15:13
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Holy Crap! TR has started putting together a Roman Legionnaire's war belt!  Seriously, beautiful knife. Is that pocket on the sheath made to hold a new Charge XTi?
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11-05-2004, 15:48
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TR, Thanks for posting the pictures, well done.
Thanks everyone else for your nice comments.
Sharkbait, Yes I'll make more, the master pattern is still here, in fact Ms. FrontSight has an image of the lexan pattern laid out on the steel that became this knife (fire away ma'am if you want).
Razor, I designed the pouch for the DMT Diafold diamond sharpener. I thought about the Leatherman but I just didn't have the pouch stitch width available between the welt stitching and I didn't want to make the whole sheath any bigger.
Yes this knife is designed for that very narrow zone of trying to be a hard hitter without being too heavy. I made this from 7/32 inch thick CPM S-30 V and flat ground the master bevels to a finished .035" thick before sharpening. I wanted a blade geometery that would have maximum penetration per blow if chopping wood and that could be field re sharpened. This knife feels very fast in the hand.
The Reaper is going to test this knife hard and if he can break it, I'll just make another like I would do for any of you guys or gals.
Last edited by Bill Harsey; 11-05-2004 at 15:49.
Reason: traditional knifemaker spelling
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11-05-2004, 16:03
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Beatiful Blade Sir.
Looks capable of severing limbs (and I don't mean the lumber kind)
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11-05-2004, 16:03
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Nice, very nice work Mr. Harsey!
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11-05-2004, 16:18
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Nice knife.
Can I have it?
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11-05-2004, 17:33
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I particularly like the pic of the 4 Harseys side-by-side.
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11-05-2004, 18:03
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Nice knife Bill.
Mick Dundee is getting jealous. You may nneed to get him one for Crocodile Dundee part 23. 
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11-05-2004, 18:12
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Originally Posted by flyboy1
Nice knife Bill.
Mick Dundee is getting jealous. You may nneed to get him one for Crocodile Dundee part 23. |
The hell with Mick! I'm jealous! 
TS
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11-05-2004, 18:56
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Originally Posted by NousDefionsDoc
Nice knife.
Can I have it?
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Only if I store it in my footlocker and leave the country. 
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Originally Posted by Razor
Holy Crap! TR has started putting together a Roman Legionnaire's war belt! Seriously, beautiful knife. Is that pocket on the sheath made to hold a new Charge XTi?
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Strangely enough, the discussion did touch on the Roman Short Sword, and all of the uses the Legionaire found for it.
As Bill stated, the DuoFold sharpener fits like a charm, the XTi would likely be a bit too thick. He could do that though, I am sure.
I am currently looking for someone to sew up a nylon and Kydex field sheath for it, if you know anyone with the quals.
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Beatiful Blade Sir.
Looks capable of severing limbs (and I don't mean the lumber kind)
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I think Mr. Harsey mentioned that as well.
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Originally Posted by flyboy1
Nice knife Bill.
Mick Dundee is getting jealous. You may nneed to get him one for Crocodile Dundee part 23.
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"Now THIS is a knife!"
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Originally Posted by Team Sergeant
The hell with Mick! I'm jealous!
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Nothing stopping you but a check, and Mr. Harsey's schedule.
Will try to get some better pics up later this weekend.
TR
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11-05-2004, 21:37
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Wow
Nice knife Sir. Beautiful work Mr. Harsey.
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11-05-2004, 21:44
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Originally Posted by Roguish Lawyer
I particularly like the pic of the 4 Harseys side-by-side.
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Would you prefer stacked?
TR
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