Any interest in Titanium Military Clips?

[zeus]

Checking to see what kind of response to having a batch of titanium clips made for Military models. Physically similar, but not black in appearance. If this is something popular, I can communicate further with the maker, if not then I will just have a few made for my own personal use. No idea of prices yet.



If this is against the forum policy, please let me know and delete this post.

[J Smith]

I would love to have a couple if they are very close to the same as the factory clips in size and shape.

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[zeus]

Should be almost identical ie. curved, triangular head with pivot hole.

[J Smith]

If you can get them and they are not over about 10.00 each,I am in for at least 2.

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Edited by - J Smith on 2/7/2004 12:05:56 PM

[Outlaw]

I'd be interested

X^ }

[chux]

Sounds interesting, where would they be shipped from?

Would they be 'natural' colour or anodised?

"Better gear than good sense a traveller cannot carry."

[J Smith]

One good thing about ti is that you can heat them and depending on how much heat is used turn them light blue,dark blue,gold,purple.

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[Stevie Ray]

I'm interested .. Please keep us posted.

SR

[zeus]

Shipping would be from the maker in Massachusetts, USA or possibly Southern California if I do a bulk purchase, depending on the response to this post. But I don't really have the resources to handle mailing out a group buy. If the demand is there, good prices and shipping direct from the manufacturer could be accomplished. As far as finish, I do know an industrial metal finishing owner that might be able to do some coating or coloring. I haven't seen him in three years, so visit would be informative. I may have some motorcycle parts to get finished in addition to my clips. They do all kinds of special treatments. Don't know if small stuff will cut it, he likes bulk orders. More to follow....

[John F Jensen]

zeus,
If you get to a point where you want them coated I may be able to help you. I know the Company here in So Calif that does the Gerber, Buck, Timberline, etc TIALN (titanium aluminum nitride) coatings and can get a fairly good deal in bulk.

Let me know --

John Jensen, (619) 475-3633, www.johnfjensen.com

[KBR]

Very tempting....I'd be in for a couple of 'em. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...

[chux]

Slightly OT but...
Will Millie clips be the same size as the ones on the Para-millie? Just wondering if they'd be interchangable.

"Better gear than good sense a traveller cannot carry."

[zeus]

John J. Thanks, that's a very nice offer!
Do they do DLC (diamond like coating) ?
I find clips and clip screws get the most wear on my knives.


Chux, can't answer on the paramilitary, I'm sure that someone else on the forum can... bet that it is the same clip <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[Alan2112]

What Jeff said, I'am interested! I would also like to see the screws be titanium, if it's not to costly. RKBA!

[zeus]

I will check tomorrow to see if titanium screws are available. I searched the forum but don't find the screw size listed, I'm thinking they are 2-56. Can anyone verify this?

[rorschach]

I'm in for one at least.

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[vampyrewolf]

Put me down for a couple. Keep modifying my millie!

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[zeus]

Well, bad news.... Strike one; here is the reply that the maker just sent to me:

Kxxxx,

When I read your first e-mail I was thinking you were somehow connected to Spyderco and were talking about 1000's. As I said we can't make those here at all. I mentioned telling another shop, but they are not set up to make a handful. Sorry for the confusion.

Lxx


That was from Halpern titanium, a link I found on this site.


So looks like I need to send out more inquiries for clips. Hope you all didn't get too excited.....

[chinook]

clipit interruptus <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

[rorschach]

Dang Zeus, send one of those thunderbolts over there for persuasion! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Thanks for trying hombre!


-Rorschach :][: <a href= http://www.scarysharp.com>HOS</a>