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[dialex]

Hi, I'd like to present one of my creations, a &quot;claw&quot;. Features plain edge, combo serrated edge, emergency gurtel trimmer (just inside the beer bottle opener<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>, and a non thumb slip zone. I would like to hear your opinions on this, as I have several other designs I'd like to show. Unfortunately, it is just a computer drawing, as I don't have the skills or/and technology to make it real<img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> but I would gladly give the project(s) to someone interested, at no costs at all.

I placed a picture here, but it won't show up... I hope it's not against forum regulations...

And lots of thanks to Allen for his generosity. Thank you,Al.



Edited by - dialex on 4/23/2002 9:15:49 AM <br /><a href="/forums/attachmentarchive/4573-7-Claw.jpg" target="_new">View Attachment...</a><br />

[Carlos]

Hi Dialex,

It is a problem with the software: sometimes an image won't show up in the first post of a thread -- we need to get it fixed. You could try posting it again in a reply to this thread.

The only caution I have for you is that posting an original creation of your own may legally put it in the &quot;public domain,&quot; which may create problems for you later if you try to market/patent your design.

[dialex]

For those who are wondering how it was made... You're gonna laugh... I started doing models in ACAD, and then rendering them in 3DMAX. But the finishing was not as I expected <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>. I am currently designing the 2D in CorelDRAW, (it works much faster), then export it in 3DMAX, retouch a little here, a bit more there, and finally, Adobe Photoshop saves the day <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>. I am happy to see that you liked it and that you are interested in seing more. Well, if that's what you want... see you.
Spyderco rules

Edited by - dialex on 4/23/2002 10:33:27 PM

[bogeyman]

That's tight!

""Looks like I'm in the sand....."

[JamesA]

I think if you angled the blade downward more it'd work better and look better... of course, then it'd also look EXACTLY like a la griffe with a thumb ramp, instead of just mostly like one.

I would be very interested in seeing those other designs, by the way. This one was very well done.

[yog]

Excelent looking design there Dialex. Looks like a real useful multi purpose blade.

BTW
What did you use to create the image.
It looks like a 3D model that has been taken into photoshop for some airbrushing. IMHO the image is as good as the design.

Walk softly, carry a big stick.

[vampyrewolf]

Sweet!

I carry a CRKT BearClaw, but that just looks deadly.

<img src=http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/372fcedb/bc/toys/samurai2.gif?bcDo_58A88UxWudf> We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare... <img src=http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/372fcedb/bc/toys/samurai2.gif?bcDo_58A88UxWudf>

[JBE]

Beautiful design...

[sam the man..]

Awes<img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>me dude! Looks like you have a winner there! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Sam

have surgical scars will travel..

[AllenETreat]

To : dialex &amp; ALL

This is the second image I've seen by dialex
and I'm impressed. Would you forumites like to see these two dialex productions as custom
collaborations? I sure would. What about it Sal? Sign me up for'em both! <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

ATE <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>