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ATTENTION: Dibs are now taken through the Newsletter.
Crammed into this thread is all the details you need about the Cowbell knives and how to get one.
I'm going to run this model two at a time instead of doing large batches that you have to wait long periods for. I'll have two of these knives in progress at any given time while I work on other builds.
Let's break down the 'Dibs' system while we're here. Dibs is always for a specific knife, not a slot for a custom order. When you call "Dibs" it acts as a place holder and a soft "I'll take it". I say 'soft' because I understand that sometimes cashflow is limited, and your Dibs could come up at a bad time, I completely understand. You can pass on it if need be, just know that you'll go to the bottom of the list.
When I start a new pair of these, I'll contact the next two Dibs and we'll work out handle options, sheath options and I'll get your address. There will be a progress thread to let you know where the knife is in the process. When your knife is complete, we'll discuss payment and shipping. Keep in mind that while I am working on your knife, I will also be working on other builds.
When we run out of Dibs, I'll still have two of these in the works and will sell them on Bladeforums and other platforms (which will be at a higher price outside of our subforum).
These are nice little pocket blades. They cut well and feel solid in hand. The blades are flat ground with a distal taper and a hand satin finish. There's one Nickel Silver pin (3/32") and two Nickel Silver thonghole tubes (1/4"). The Cowbell design on the ricasso and the 'Redmeadow' on the spine are etched deep and won't rub off with use. These have a slightly rounded spine and a clean fit and finish. They are nice little workers.
The sheath has a belt loop on the back that allows vertical carry or an angled crossdraw. It also makes a nice pocket slip. A pocket slip with no belt loop will be an available option as well as right or left hand. These are oiled with Montana Pitch blend products and sealed with Neat-Lac. They will not be dyed.
The handle materials are limited to Micarta and Richlite for now. Other materials might be offered depending on what I have on hand at the time of your build.
Here are examples of the Richlite (redstone, black, blue canyon) and the micarta (green, bone, red). Denim will also be available until I run out. At the time of your Dibs I may have more to choose from.
The steel is 52100 which is a carbon steel, and will develop a patina. At 60-61 RC, these hold a good edge and a quick strop or a couple of passes on your car window should bring them back sharp.
These are affordable, entry level Handmade knives. They have every bit of the quality of any other Redmeadow knife, but are designed to be as affordable as possible. All of the work is still done by me including the sheaths. With that being said, Cowbells delivered in 2020 will be priced at $140 if sold from a Dibs here in the subforum.
I haven't decided how often, but at random, I'll make a deluxe model in an exotic wood. These won't be available for Dibs. They will however be sold in the subforum, maybe by auction or raffle.
Edit to add: I decided to make one Deluxe per year. Click here to see the 2020 Deluxe Sale's thread.
Details and pics:
6 1/2 " Overall knife
7" Overall in sheath
52100 steel
.10" thick
RC 60-61
Cowbell logo etched ricasso
Redmeadow etched spine
$140 through Dibs (2021 price $160)
Post Dibs in this thread if you want on the list.
ATTENTION: Dibs are now taken through the Neesletter.
Crammed into this thread is all the details you need about the Cowbell knives and how to get one.
I'm going to run this model two at a time instead of doing large batches that you have to wait long periods for. I'll have two of these knives in progress at any given time while I work on other builds.
When I start a new pair of these, I'll contact the next two Dibs and we'll work out handle options, sheath options and I'll get your address. There will be a progress thread to let you know where the knife is in the process. When your knife is complete, we'll discuss payment and shipping. Keep in mind that while I am working on your knife, I will also be working on other builds.
When we run out of Dibs, I'll still have two of these in the works and will sell them on Bladeforums and other platforms (which will be at a higher price outside of our subforum).
These are nice little pocket blades. They cut well and feel solid in hand. The blades are flat ground with a distal taper and a hand satin finish. There's one Nickel Silver pin (3/32") and two Nickel Silver thonghole tubes (1/4"). The Cowbell design on the ricasso and the 'Redmeadow' on the spine are etched deep and won't rub off with use. These have a slightly rounded spine and a clean fit and finish. They are nice little workers.
The sheath has a belt loop on the back that allows vertical carry or an angled crossdraw. It also makes a nice pocket slip. A pocket slip with no belt loop will be an available option as well as right or left hand. These are oiled with Montana Pitch blend products and sealed with Neat-Lac. They will not be dyed.
The handle materials are limited to Micarta and Richlite for now. Other materials might be offered depending on what I have on hand at the time of your build.
Here are examples of the Richlite (redstone, black, blue canyon) and the micarta (green, bone, red). Denim will also be available until I run out. At the time of your Dibs I may have more to choose from.
The steel is 52100 which is a carbon steel, and will develop a patina. At 60-61 RC, these hold a good edge and a quick strop or a couple of passes on your car window should bring them back sharp.
These are affordable, entry level Handmade knives. They have every bit of the quality of any other Redmeadow knife, but are designed to be as affordable as possible. All of the work is still done by me including the sheaths. With that being said, Cowbells delivered in 2020 will be priced at $140 if sold from a Dibs here in the subforum.
I haven't decided how often, but at random, I'll make a deluxe model in an exotic wood. These won't be available for Dibs. They will however be sold in the subforum, maybe by auction or raffle.
Edit to add: I decided to make one Deluxe per year. Click here to see the 2020 Deluxe Sale's thread.
Details and pics:
6 1/2 " Overall knife
7" Overall in sheath
52100 steel
.10" thick
RC 60-61
Cowbell logo etched ricasso
Redmeadow etched spine
$
ATTENTION: Dibs are now taken through the Neesletter.
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Think my only question at this point is, given that these are entry level, and have the cowbell etch, will they come with one of your signature little cowbells?
