Martin Engraved Lock Back

PMARTINKNIVES

PMARTINKNIVES

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I showed pics of this one in process, the owner had it sent out for engraving and I thought I'd share the finished results. Integral titanium side plates, black pearl and gold inlays, and Devin Thomas damascus blade.
Thanks for taking a look,




Peter
 

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The engraver is a talented gentlman from Tennessee named Damon Soilean, that part of the project was handled by the knife owner and I was totally blown away by the quality of the engraving detail.
Machining titanium is problematic but engraving it has to be a bonified :sad:nightmare.
 
Peter,

Was it the customer's choice to use titanium? What are the advantages, weight?

Jay
 
I'm just getting started making lockbacks and I must say that this knife is truly inspirational!
Phil
 
Yes, the customer provided a drawing and requested titanium sides, I decided on the lock back and the ball bearing pivot. The weight was lighter compared to stainless but I talked to the engraver and he stated titaniium was much more difficult to carve compared to S.S.
I think the customer was looking for something different, but thats just my guess.
 
PMARTINKNIVES said:
Yes, the customer provided a drawing and requested titanium sides, I decided on the lock back and the ball bearing pivot. The weight was lighter compared to stainless but I talked to the engraver and he stated titaniium was much more difficult to carve compared to S.S.
I think the customer was looking for something different, but thats just my guess.
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Well, it certainly turned out to be a beautiful knife!

Jay
 
Peter, WOW, that is a very impressive knife, great workmanship and the engraving is very well done. Are you pleased with the ball bearing pivots ? am thinking of giving them a try. Deane
 
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