05-16-2009, 17:10
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Harsey PS.com Knife Prototype
After many months and much effort, I have finally extorted...I mean, convinced young Billy Junior to let me have the original prototype for the PS.com Knife.
This was the original design for the knife, and I hope it does not offend anyone to say that I really like it.
The holes in the handle are true to the Yarborough Knife design, and should make it easier to wrap the handle, should one desire to.
It is slightly longer in both grip and blade than the production knife.
The knife is hand sharpened by Bill, which means it is hair popping sharp, and will hurt you if it gets out of control.
Bill also made the sheath with his new sewing machine. I think he shows some skill in the area of leathermaking.
Thoughts, gentlemen?
TR
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05-16-2009, 18:14
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
Thoughts, gentlemen?
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Yup, I think its time to design another knife for us (Special Forces)...... maybe a folder..... 
TS
P.S. Nice leather work Mr Harsey!
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05-16-2009, 19:31
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Reaper you own another great one! Bill's balance in design / function are evident, as always. 
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05-16-2009, 19:58
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I love the prototype knife. It makes me envious of you. I also enjoyed seeing your H&K P2000 in .40 caliber. I had an K&K in 9mm, myself.
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05-16-2009, 20:13
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A few more pics comparing the prototype with the production knife, and one final shot that I really liked of the prototype.
TR
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05-16-2009, 21:22
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
A few more pics comparing the prototype with the production knife, and one final shot that I really liked of the prototype.
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Like the prototype better. Didn't purchase the production and I'm not a knife snob. Just "looks" better to me.
Don't shoot me everybody. Just my off the cuff opinion based upon pictures onthe internet.
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05-16-2009, 23:17
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I think they really are both great looking knives, I really like the finish of the prototype but not too practical if you need to stay hidden, Obviously not as easy with a shinny knife....
I just wish mine had a nice etched logo and was signed by the man responsible....
Again nice gun and nice knife...
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05-17-2009, 00:27
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Personally I like the production knife. I think I am part of the Black gun generation so that may explain it.
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05-17-2009, 06:06
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Reaper,
Be careful, the reflective qualities on that new blade could share your image with the world. 
Very nice.
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05-17-2009, 10:05
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Glad that you gents like the PS.com production version.
If you do not like the shine of the raw prototype, I am sure that Mr. Harsey could save the time spent polishing the S30V and coat the blade with whatever color coating you would like.
TR
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05-17-2009, 10:13
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I hope you won't take this the wrong way Boss, but you suck....
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05-17-2009, 12:19
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Originally Posted by abc_123
Like the prototype better. Didn't purchase the production and I'm not a knife snob. Just "looks" better to me.
Don't shoot me everybody. Just my off the cuff opinion based upon pictures onthe internet.
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No desire to shoot you - I agree. I had the chance to fondle it (  ) and I'm impressed. TR's comment about "hair popping sharp" doesn't do it justice. The polish has to be seen to be believed. It's particularly impressive if you've been following the S30V discussions. They are two different knives; close enough to be brothers, maybe even fraternal twins, but definately different. It's the translation from prototype to production. I'm sure "CR" had "good and sufficient" reasons for the tweaks but the prototype has more of a "BH" feel to it. Hard to explain to those of you who haven't had the privilege of meeting Mr. H. Something everybody's overlooking is the sheath. It is as outstanding as the knife, in its own right.
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05-17-2009, 19:40
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I hope you won't take this the wrong way Boss, but you suck.... |
I had the same reaction, LOL.
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05-17-2009, 20:54
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I really like that prototype. It is my favorite of the two. I like the handle better, and I like that it is a touch bigger. Thanks for sharing.
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05-18-2009, 05:46
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prototype PS.com Knife.
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Originally Posted by The Reaper
After many months and much effort, I have finally extorted...I mean, convinced young Billy Junior to let me have the original prototype for the PS.com Knife.
Thoughts, gentlemen?
TR
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Nice score!
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