I've had my Pie In The Sky EDC folder for a couple of weeks, and it has been my weekend and evening carry piece since then, so time to share a few thoughts.
First thing to say is just how impressed I am with the whole package, for a new maker both the design and the build quality are amazing, of which a few photos…
I find it easiest to start the opening by using my index finger on the "flipper" and once the spring pressure holding the blade cloused has eased use the thumb studs to swing the blade into place.
The blade shape is a pleasantly plain classical shape, and as you can see I went for the maximum sharpened length option, which some won't like but is safe enough on the other side of the "flipper" that becomes the guard.
The grip is a pleasant size that sits comfortably in my medium sized hand, although might be a bit short for those with larger hands.
It's a bit hard to know what to compare the Pits EDC with, if the Ti handled UKPK was available it might be that, but until then it might surprise some that the best comparator is a small Sebenza.
Both of them have Ti frames and so have a similar heft in the hand - of course only one of them is truly hand made…
Of course using the Sebenza does show the difference between a mature design and a new one, the Sebbie has the edges of the grips radiuses rather than flat which adds a slightly more quality feel. You can also see in the overhead shot that the Sebbie uses slightly slimmer Ti for the grips:
...and this also shows up what is my only real niggle about the Pits EDC, the thumbstuds. IMHO they are far too long and drag against the inside of the jeans "ticket" pocket in which I normally EDC a folder and are in contrast to the otherwise smooth sides.
I've asked Mike (Pieinthesky) about them and he can't do a lot about it as he buys them in, and that's the length that they come. My advice for those of you on the waiting list is to not order double thumbstuds until Mike can source an shorter alternative.
Of course there some room for development, both to improve the knife from a user perspective and, no doubt, to make it easier for Mike to make (if that's what he decides to do).
So, in conclusion, for a first design and a first mass-produce this is truly amazing, it's easy to forget that Mike is a hobbyist maker rather than a semi-pro.
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First thing to say is just how impressed I am with the whole package, for a new maker both the design and the build quality are amazing, of which a few photos…
I find it easiest to start the opening by using my index finger on the "flipper" and once the spring pressure holding the blade cloused has eased use the thumb studs to swing the blade into place.
The blade shape is a pleasantly plain classical shape, and as you can see I went for the maximum sharpened length option, which some won't like but is safe enough on the other side of the "flipper" that becomes the guard.
The grip is a pleasant size that sits comfortably in my medium sized hand, although might be a bit short for those with larger hands.
It's a bit hard to know what to compare the Pits EDC with, if the Ti handled UKPK was available it might be that, but until then it might surprise some that the best comparator is a small Sebenza.
Both of them have Ti frames and so have a similar heft in the hand - of course only one of them is truly hand made…
Of course using the Sebenza does show the difference between a mature design and a new one, the Sebbie has the edges of the grips radiuses rather than flat which adds a slightly more quality feel. You can also see in the overhead shot that the Sebbie uses slightly slimmer Ti for the grips:
...and this also shows up what is my only real niggle about the Pits EDC, the thumbstuds. IMHO they are far too long and drag against the inside of the jeans "ticket" pocket in which I normally EDC a folder and are in contrast to the otherwise smooth sides.
I've asked Mike (Pieinthesky) about them and he can't do a lot about it as he buys them in, and that's the length that they come. My advice for those of you on the waiting list is to not order double thumbstuds until Mike can source an shorter alternative.
Of course there some room for development, both to improve the knife from a user perspective and, no doubt, to make it easier for Mike to make (if that's what he decides to do).
So, in conclusion, for a first design and a first mass-produce this is truly amazing, it's easy to forget that Mike is a hobbyist maker rather than a semi-pro.
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