Friday, March 26, 2010

Static cord pictorial

Alright guys,
Here's a quick rundown of how a static cord works.
 

Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.


Basically, it is a very simple and efficient method for carrying a knife inside the waistband (IWB)
As we all know there is no one perfect carry method of carry, it all comes down to your personal needs/situation. Also, as with any tool it is only as good as your training/Mindset allows.


  • Take your belt and run it through the end of the cord, I carry mine strong side edge in, one of the nice things about this system is the different carry options, which you will see later.


  • From here, take the knife and insert it into your waistband, you can vary the grip angle and location to your liking.




  • More importantly you can adjust it to suit your position, what I mean by this is that, say you sit down in a car with you knife IWB like in the first photo, your grip is now pointing directly into the seat back. So you just slide the knife to the front, now you can access your knife quickly without rolling around like a dying fish.


  • You can also easily carry behind the back.


  • Another method is to drop the knife into your pocket, this is great if your are working and will need the knife frequently.


  • To draw just hook your thumb through the cord.


  • When you draw the knife, the sheath will be pulled from your waistband, and stop short at the end of the cord.


  • This also means that the knife will clear your body before it is unsheathed, this obviously doesn't matter in all situations but if your are drawing from a compromised or awkward position I believe it is noteworthy.


  • This system is, in my opinion perfectly suited for drawing in a reverse grip (edge in or out), which I believe is a very strong method for defensive purposes.


  • Another benefit of this carry method is the ease of re sheathing, One of the draw backs of Standard IWB carry is that when you go to re sheath your have to dig round in your waistband looking for the opening, which in the dark or while moving becomes very inconvenient. With this, your simply bringing your thumbs together, very simple and very efficient.


  • Also, if you want to be even more discreet you can just drop the knife down your pant leg.


  • At which point the only component showing will be the loop, you can still draw the knife it's just not as quick.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Available Striker

Hi guys,
 Here's one hot off the press!

Goes to the first to respond with an I'll take it email. burnleyknives@comcast.net


Model-Striker
Steel- 154CM
OAL-11 3/4
Blade- 6 1/2
Spine thickness- 3/16
Scales- Black canvas Micarta with red liners and stainless fasteners
Blade finish- Stone washed
Sheath- Kydex with tech lock


Price- $320.00 + 10.00 shipping in conus This one is sold




Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Strikers in Progress

Just started a small run of these here, are the first two being made off of my new pattern.
For those interested I will be taking a few orders for these in the near future.
I'm really excited about this model, I've been carrying one for the past six months and I love it.

Finishing my new handle pattern.


Surface ground blanks


Edge ground

Rough ground blades and finished thumb grooves.

Heat treated blades ready to be finish ground.


Here's a shot of my personal carry knife, this one has green canvas micarta scales and a black KG gunkote blade finish, also the sheath is set up with a J hook to be carried inside the waistband.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Ibis, Squid and kwaiken Available

Hey Guys,
I have a few more ready to go.
Post here if you want one and I will pm you payment details.

Thanks for looking.

First up,

Ibis:

Specs:
Blade- 3 1/8
Oal- 7 1/4
Steel- 154CM
Scales- Rescue orange G10
Finish- stonewashed blade and liners.
Extras- Bronze anodized clip and liners, ships in an OD green Bills custom case.

Price- $425.00 plus shipping This one is sold thanks. :)











Next:

Squid:

Specs:
Blade- 2 1/4
Oal- 5 1/2
Steel- 154CM
Scale- blue and black G10
Finish- Stone washed blade and frame.
Extras- ships in a Bills custom case.

Price- $385 plus shipping This one is Sold, thanks :)











Last but not least.

Titanium Kwaiken.

Specs:
Blade- 3 1/2
Oal- 7 3/4
Blade material- 6al4v Titanium with carbide edge.
Scales- Black cord wrap over Tiger Ray skin
Finish- stonewashed blade with blue and bronze viral anodizing.
Sheath, Kydex rig with hand patterned dragon fly graphics.

Price- $235.00 plus shipping This one is Sold, thanks.