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Actually about 5 or 6 but when I need the other files, they are worth there weight in gold.

Steve

And Thank You Very Much Teddy!!

Steve

jorvic, Sorry about the late reply, but I've been out of commission again with my back. Yes I am a machinist/toolmaker, since 1971. I am a full time maker (when I'm able). In my shop I have a Smithy combo mill/lathe, a small 9X20 engine lathe, a 6X12 surface grinder, a Sears 6X48 belt grinder, a sma...

Thank You jorvik!! I'm always glad to have someone appreciate my work.

Steve

I just got back from the Parker show in Pidgeon Forge and I'm beat.

I don't know if anyone would take this and mass produce except the Chinese. It's fairly complicated as far as machining as such goes. It could be done but I think that it would be an expensive set-up to do.

Thank you,
Steve

Diggaway, The button only works for opening the knife. If you will notice, there is more than 180 degrees in the arc. This holds the button down while open so that all you have to contend with is the liner-lock to close it. It is cleared for the button in the normally open positon, for assembly purp...

Thanks Tom. It will probably end up as a Chinese knockoff but I don't really care. Then maybe I could afford to carry one myself. Ha-Ha!!!

Steve

I have the holes in there so I can adjust the tension on the spring. Also after the knife has been cycled a lot, sometimes it will slow down. The extra holes allow the knife to be adjusted back up to speed. Just those few degrees of tension will make a big difference in the opening speed of the blad...

Tom, I went back a few pieces and got a pic of an earlier one in pieces.

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Now you know!!

Steve

No it's not one piece. Two handle halves and a spacer. And thanks for the comliment on the fit.

Steve

Thank you Bill, I am honored.

Steve

Thanks for the great comments, I was hopeing you folks would like it and it seems that you do.

Hey Bill, what's wrong with plunge locks? Actually, the Centauri Prime is a combination of plunge lock (opening only) and a liner-lock. It works out pretty good.

Steve

I appreciate all the great responce. I'm glad you guys like it!! I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out when I started it but it seems I did something right.

Thanks again!!

Steve

My Centauri Prime already has an Italian influence but with this different handle treatment, it takes on more of that flair. The Frame Is Heat-treated 416 SS The Blade Is 5/32" Taper Hollow Ground ATS-34 Indian Sambar Stag Handle Slabs It Is 5" Closed- 8 3/4" Open It Weighs 7.6 oz. (212.3 grams) [im...

Thanks RB!!

Steve