Don't get too jealous...

[JakeR]

On it's way to me as we speak...): ): ): ):

And i have to say, Allan Blade gives the most awesome customer service i have ever seen. Im so excited about this knife! ): ack:

Jake

 

[JakeR]

Tomtom, could i email you the pics! They are too good not be be here!

Cheers mate.

 

[jamesdevine]

Hi Jake,

I can't see the pics whats the knife.

James

 

[JakeR]

It's an Allan Blade bushcrafter with a satin rub finish, curly maple scales, and mosaic pins! :yikes: POSH OR WHAT?

I need to take Tomtom up on his offer of hosting the pics for me, as they're not working here for some reason!

 

[jamesdevine]

Sorry I am now Jealous and you a have spoiled my entire day.

No just kidding. It's sounds like a great knife and I hope in the new year to get on myself. So enjoy it when you get it and off course give us a full review.

:wave:

James

 

[JakeR]

James, order one now, it's a 3 month wait so it'll then be with you come feb. You only have to pay once it is made! Now i have a digi, all i have to do is figure out the software and the hosting malarky and i'll be going photo crazy for a few months to make up for my lack of photo participation!

There are also loads of options....you choose! I'll tell you what mine feels like.

Jake

 

[jamesdevine]

Sounds like a plan. I just have to be sure I'll have the moola in Feb. Tell us all as soon as you can.

James \\:

 

[JakeR]

Does this work?

 

[JakeR]

YESSS!!!!!!!!!! Thats the whole knife (as you can see ) Here's a closer shot.

 

[JakeR]

One more try on that second shot

If that doesn't work, here's the link http://tinypic.com/nuvpl

:biggthump

 

[JakeR]

Sorry to keep posting but a few picture probs... if they don't load up first time just refresh the page...works for me :?:

 

[MagiKelly]

Jake I know you changed the spec for the handle from coffin to full tang but from the picture it looks like the grind is also a full flat grind rather than a scandi grind, which is the normal for a Bushcrafter. A full flat grind will be sharper but harder to sharpen and not as strong an edge (due to the narrower angle).


As an aside I believe my Runt will be posting next week so that is something to look forward too.

 

[JakeR]

Cheers John, i think i't will be nice having a change to my convex outfit! Do you have any full flat grind knives? What are they like?

 

[jamesdevine]

OK Jake now you have made me Jealous. I am off to talk to Allan.

Questions: Is it a mortise tang? and did you get any extras on the sheath?

James

 

[JakeR]

I got adjustable carry (i think) and a firesteel holder. And a full tang.

(do you like my new avatar? )

James, im sorry mate, blame Magikelly!!! :rolmao:

 

[jamesdevine]

Thanks for that I have decided on something similar myself with regard the carry system. I also would be more comfortable with the full tang as well but I'll have to talk to Allen.

Oh and I do like the Avatar but is a bit like rubbing it in.

:super:

James

 

[tenbears10]

Jake looks great. As you say posh :biggthump.

The coffin tang is really nice I wouldn't be too worried about full tang James.

Are they your pics jake or did allan send them to you? If they are yours then what camera did you get?

Enjoy the knife.

Bill

 

[MagiKelly]

I would say a coffin tang gives a better knife. Just as strong as a full tang but the tang is better protected from rust etc.


As to the full flat grind I do not have any knifes like that. I would be a little concerned about the edge because of the narrow angle but it will make it very sharp and good for working with wood.

I'll be interested to see the Multi Carry Sheath.

 

[MagiKelly]

A full flat grind will be sharper but harder to sharpen and

Just to clarify I mean harder because you have to remove more metal the actual process will be dead simple as laying the blade on the stone will automatically line it up for sharpening.

 

[JakeR]

Cool, im sure it'll be great. Be interesting on how this knife performs with that rather unusual edge!
Bill, Allan sent them to me. I have a new camera one of those digital jobbies! My first digi that works! I'll get some pics up hopefully saturday!