My New Custom Job :)

[ciappa_r]

Hi Guys,
Just received my outstanding new custom knife from Mike Taggart ...
Based on the ShivWorks 'Disciple', I made a couple of design alterations to meet my personal needs/requirements - Outstanding Job!!

Kind regards,
RobertC

[KK20]

every man should have his own knife .

congratulations - i like to hear what alterations and why you made them and spec.

really nice

[S&WM&P]

Nice

[Geoff Carter]

Mike makes beautiful knives! Well done on getting your one custom made to your specs ;-)

[DS]

Cool and it it looks like he did a good job!

Let us know how it operates - you already know I like the system a lot

[ciappa_r]

Hi KK20,
In terms of my 'custom job' ... For this knife I decided upon the Pikal method of blade use (held in reverse grip with the cutting edge inwards) and decided to 'model it' on the ShivWorks Disciple.

In terms of the Specs:
Blade Length: 10.5cm (from blade to hilt)
Blade Thickness: 0.30cm
Blade Material: N690 (440C), Bead blasted finish
Blade Style: Modified Drop-Point
Overall Length: 21.50cm

The one modification that I opted for was to have No false edges on the blade, so the first 2.5cm of the top edge of the blade has also been sharpened to accomodate for this requirement.

Khumba, I think that you will really like this one my friend :)
I had a trainer made up as well and both units have Kydex sheaths also made to spec so as to allow for a natural draw stroke - The live blade operates like a dream :)

If anyone would like to check out Mike's work give him a call on 0824826463 ... You will not be disappointed!

Be safe guys

Kind regards,
RobertC

[KK20]

very nice! congratulations

[DS]

Cool, who did the Kydex work and what belt attachment are you using?

[Geoff Carter]

Mike makes his own Kydex sheaths as far as I know.

[ciappa_r]

Hi Khumba,
Yip Mike did the Kydex work as well - Very Nice, Very comfortable :)

Now I am looking for something a little less practical - A nice Big Bowie

Hope that you are doing well my friend

Kind regards,
RobertC