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  1. Dustin Turpin

    Something you wont see me do to often..

    ..build a fixed blade. This is something I built for a family member that is going hunting next week. Thought it would be a good chance to test out Elmax steel. So I threw a machine finish on it and told him to beat the hell out of it while he is out there and let me know how it does. Hoping...
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    Modded War Chief.. another urban style

    This was built for a family member and has already seen some use, but thought it would be a good subject to practice my photography on. Been training myself a lot in knife photography and got me a shiny new DSLR. Still tweaking my light setup, but I am very happy with the results so far. This...
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    Logic Framelock, IKBS, Flipper, Ubran Style

    Haven't posted any work in awhile so figured this would be a nice one to share. Thought it would be fun to do an acid washed blade with a stonwashed/anodized handle. With some experimenting I am very happy with the results on the color I got out of the frame. Once some oils get mixed into the...
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    Logic Framelocks, IKBS, Flippers

    Just thought I would share a little of what I have been working on. These particular ones are sporting stonewashed Ti and machine satin CPM 154 blades (user grade finish). Scales are black G10 and 2x2 twill CF. I am building several of these in different flavors for Blade. Feel free to...
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    ::War Chief:: Gen3, IKBS, Framelock, Flipper

    Also threw the Logic (Smaller One) in there I posted the other day so you can get a comparison on size. This is the final version of my War Chief model. I almost discontinued it last year, but there was still to much demand for it. So I decided to redesign it from the ground up. It is now...
  6. Dustin Turpin

    ::Logic::IKBS::Framelock::Flipper::

    Just assembled this guy couple hrs ago. Needed to come home and grab a bite to eat so figured I would share some pics before I head back to the shop :D This is 1 of 5 I am building for an order. I wish I could tell you guys it's ready for sale, but it will still be some time before I am...
  7. Dustin Turpin

    Rogue v3 :: IKBS :: Linerlock Flipper :: S35VN

    I haven't posted in awhile so I figured I would share a knife I finished recently. This is a design I have been working on for Les Robertson the passed year. It is now slightly beefier than it's predecessor and also sports a hidden stop pin. CPM S35VN .080 Ti Liners IKBS bearing system Ti...
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    Repentance V2 :: IKBS, S35VN :: Flipper Dagger

    I know I have been pretty quiet these past few months and there is good reason. Late last year and this year has been very crazy for me. I never expected to receive so much notoriety so quickly and I just wasn't ready for it. So I decided to take a step back and focus more on my product rather...
  9. Dustin Turpin

    Warden :: frame lock, CF

    OAL: 8.25" Blade Length: 3.5" Closed Length: 4.75" Blade Thickness: .170" Steel: CPM S35VN Scale: Carbon Fiber Frame and bolster has a tumbled finish, blade got a machine finish, and is held together with ss standoffs. Take care and thanks for looking.
  10. Dustin Turpin

    IKBS Demo, First Framelock, S35VN

    I figured it was time to commit to a bearing system. So I have decided to go for my IKBS approval. Also decided I need to start building frame locks as well. Last but not least I have been wanting to try out S35VN steel. Since I "ventured" into a lot of new things with this build I decided to...
  11. Dustin Turpin

    Wharncliffe Proto (no name yet..)

    Been wanting to add a wharny to my arsenal for some time and decided it was that time. I have always felt the wharncliffe is just a straight up user. No other blade profile to me seems to really fit the "utility" category as well as this blade profile. So when I designed this knife I wanted...
  12. Dustin Turpin

    The Odd Couple (Pic Heavy)

    I wasn't going to post any pics till shorty before Blade, but I was taking a break on the porch yesterday evening and just couldn't pass up the great light my AZ sky was giving. These are the last 2 knives I finished over the weekand that will be heading to blade. They won't be at my table...
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    2nd Gen Rogue

    Just finished these guys up a couple days ago. I have posted several War Chiefs so I didn't focus on it in this post. I haven't really posted anything on my 2nd Gen Rogue yet so thought I would before I become buried in the shop this month getting ready for Blade. Machine finished...
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    Latest Build.. 2nd Gen Big Chiefs

    Here is another model from my "Chief" series. It is actually the original model that I called the Big Chief and than I made the War Chief and Lil' Chief shortly after which was inspired by this design. These are the first 2 "2nd generation" ones I have built. I plan on having a few of these...
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    Latest Build.. Ti/CF Warchief

    Here is another Warchief I just finished. I tried to get some better angles this time. Just seems hard to catch the true look of this knife in pictures. Have a crappy camera at the moment. Blade: CPM 154 (5/32" stock) polish/tumbled finish Liners: .080 ti tumbled Bolsters: 1/8" ti tumbled...
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    2nd Gen War Chiefs

    Sorry I have not been to active on the forums last couple months. Due to some personal issues I have not been able to get into the shop as much, but I am getting back into the swing of things and trying to catch up. Just recently finished these 2 War Chiefs which are 2nd generations. They...
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    My new EDC "Logic" Proto

    Dave from Great Lakes Waterjet just informed me that my parts should be in next week. So before I am knee deep in parts strictly dedicated to catching up on my back log I decided to build one more proto while I had the chance. Also gave me a chance to experiment with an acid wash and some new...
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    New Prototype "Raven" EDC (Pic Heavy)

    This was a project I had to put on hold over the holidays and I was finally able to get back to it and finish it. It was actually a full custom order I was doing for a customer. I liked how the design came out so much I let the customer name it and decided to offer it as part of my line up...
  19. Dustin Turpin

    Damascus Dress Folder w/ Mammoth Ivory

    I have always really just enjoyed a good looking sleek dress folder that you see makers like Stan Fujisaka, William Henry, and Kit Carson do very well. It has something I have wanted to design and build for some time. The opportunity came for my father in-law's 65th b-day this week. I wanted...
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    2nd Gen Lil' Chief Black on Black

    There is just something about black on black that is so appealing. I decided to break out my little light box for this one just cause I liked the contrast so much of the black linen micarta and cf bolster. This is the 3rd of 4 local orders I am trying to get finished before X-Mas. Should have...
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