06-26-2008, 21:33
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Originally Posted by PiterM
Just measured my knife - the blade lenght from the point where grind begins to the very tip is exactly 5.7" (five.seven inch). Fron the point where the actual sharp edge begins to the tip is 5.5 inch. The total lenght of cutting edge is 5.75 inch.
No idea why they said 4.7", that was NOT CORRECT, sorry  |
PiterM,
Thank you VERY much for that information and for taking the time to measure.  It really is very much appreciated.
When I read the article and it said the shorter blade was only 4.7", I was thinking, "Dang, that's really a lot shorter than what I want....but 7" is a little bigger than I wanted too".
As I said earlier, the proportions of your H-Class look to be perfect to me. To be honest, I've always had a real passion for steel work, be it knives, tools, tube structure, welding, machining, etc....just metal in general. Just been fascinated by it. I have a lot of knives I've collected over the years and I'm usually not much of a 'tanto' blade guy, but this one just looks perfect. I'll likely never use it to its fullest potential....there's just something about a well made knife with the proper heft to it, good balance and a real quality steel that will hold an edge.
I contacted Mr. Harsey via email on his website on Monday. I'm assuming he's very busy and doesn't have a lot of free time to answer those emails about ordering his knives.
Do you mind taking a guess as to how long it generally takes to get one of Mr. Harsey's custom knives once you place the order?
I don't recall seeing a phone number to contact him on his site (I'll check in a moment)....is it preferable to contact that way instead of by email? I plan to wait until early next week before contacting him again.
Again, thank you SOOO much for taking the time to measure and for posting up the information.
Take care,
Sean
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06-26-2008, 23:27
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Originally Posted by Sean King
PiterM,
Thank you VERY much for that information and for taking the time to measure. It really is very much appreciated.
When I read the article and it said the shorter blade was only 4.7", I was thinking, "Dang, that's really a lot shorter than what I want....but 7" is a little bigger than I wanted too".
As I said earlier, the proportions of your H-Class look to be perfect to me. To be honest, I've always had a real passion for steel work, be it knives, tools, tube structure, welding, machining, etc....just metal in general. Just been fascinated by it. I have a lot of knives I've collected over the years and I'm usually not much of a 'tanto' blade guy, but this one just looks perfect. I'll likely never use it to its fullest potential....there's just something about a well made knife with the proper heft to it, good balance and a real quality steel that will hold an edge.
I contacted Mr. Harsey via email on his website on Monday. I'm assuming he's very busy and doesn't have a lot of free time to answer those emails about ordering his knives.
Do you mind taking a guess as to how long it generally takes to get one of Mr. Harsey's custom knives once you place the order?
I don't recall seeing a phone number to contact him on his site (I'll check in a moment)....is it preferable to contact that way instead of by email? I plan to wait until early next week before contacting him again.
Again, thank you SOOO much for taking the time to measure and for posting up the information.
Take care,
Sean |
It takes as long as it takes and it costs what it costs. Trust me, It's worth it in the end.
A friend of mine bought me a knife as a gift recently. She commented that she had to study it and weigh options for quite a while as it had been a significant purchase (financially). She then picked up My Harsey Knife and made a comment about how much she liked it and asked what it cost? I told her. She put it back in the sheath and set it down and quickly moved on to the next topic of discussion.
Good times,
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06-27-2008, 07:02
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It takes as long as it takes and it costs what it costs. Trust me, It's worth it in the end.
A friend of mine bought me a knife as a gift recently. She commented that she had to study it and weigh options for quite a while as it had been a significant purchase (financially). She then picked up My Harsey Knife and made a comment about how much she liked it and asked what it cost? I told her. She put it back in the sheath and set it down and quickly moved on to the next topic of discussion.
Good times,
Blake
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Blake, thanks for the comment.....I didn't ask what it costs though. I have a general outline from the article.....but I'm sure the price varies based on what you are getting. I'll get that information from Mr. Harsey when I place the order.
I was only wondering if the wait was 2 years, like a custom Randall is. I just have no idea what kind of backlog Mr. Harsey has and was hoping to glean a little first hand experience from someone with one of his knives.
Thanks,
Sean
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06-27-2008, 07:30
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When I bought one from Bill he had it in the mail in 2 days after he engraved it. Normally I think if they are built they would be out in 2 weeks or less but that depends on availability.
Just my 2cents as to my experience with him.
He may be a little busy right now growing peppers/Aji's 
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06-28-2008, 09:39
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When I bought one from Bill he had it in the mail in 2 days after he engraved it. Normally I think if they are built they would be out in 2 weeks or less but that depends on availability.
Just my 2cents as to my experience with him.
He may be a little busy right now growing peppers/Aji's |
Growing peppers? 
Sean
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06-28-2008, 12:04
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Growing peppers?
Sean |
Search button not working?
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06-28-2008, 13:13
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Apparently not for me. 
I searched under "Peppers" using Bill Harsey's name....I get 12 and 9 page threads respectively wherein somewhere I'd assume he posted something about peppers, but was hoping for perhaps a friendly dialogue relating the story or at least the abridged version.
I then searched under Mr. Harsey's profile and went back to April without seeing anything he'd said on the subject, though I could have easily missed it.
My apologies for asking at all....I withdraw the question.
Take care,
Sean
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06-28-2008, 14:57
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Originally Posted by Sean King
Apparently not for me.
I searched under "Peppers" using Bill Harsey's name....I get 12 and 9 page threads respectively wherein somewhere I'd assume he posted something about peppers, but was hoping for perhaps a friendly dialogue relating the story or at least the abridged version.
I then searched under Mr. Harsey's profile and went back to April without seeing anything he'd said on the subject, though I could have easily missed it.
My apologies for asking at all....I withdraw the question.
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Growing peppers is an inside Ref and only those in the loop would understand... Bill and TS knows what I mean... 
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06-29-2008, 09:40
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Growing peppers is an inside Ref and only those in the loop would understand... Bill and TS knows what I mean... |
Gotcha.
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Sean
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Whewwee ... the title of this one scared me ... and I ain't scared of nothin'. 
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Whewwee ... the title of this one scared me ... and I ain't scared of nothin'. |
Visual of Bill in his banana hammock and a light coat of oil too much for you?
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05-08-2009, 12:31
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Whewwee ... the title of this one scared me ... and I ain't scared of nothin'. |
We think alike.
I saw there was an attachment to this thread before I opened it and it scared me, I thought I was going to require therapy for PTSD......
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