Tier 1 BC experimental model with reverse swedge
Legionnaires, for Cyber-Monday we are putting up for sale 12 ONE-OFF Tier1-BC’s. They have reversed Persian Swedges.
There was some discussion at the shop up in Michigan on how the rotation of the swedge actually works in controlling linear flex. What should our entry-angles be, exit-angle, keep the swedge straighter or increase rotation, reverse it, etc.
20 were originally made, 7 went out to independent testers/influencers, the rest were kept in reserve incase of failures. The testers were not told that they had a one-off so as not to influence or introduce biased into their/our testing outcome. Some of the testing is on video on YouTube & Instagram, some is not. The testers were asked to try to: snap the tip, flex the blade, test the edge on antler or Hickory, cow femur and aluminum block, baton on the scales. All of this is out there on video with no catastrophic edge, blade or scale failures. We had one (1) blade exhibit some de-carbonization, which Magnacut is developing a reputation for, on the edge. After two sharpening’s this blade is later seen in continuous testing, on video, chopping aluminum stock with zero edge deformation. I feel confident in our heat treat and Rockwell selection with this steel, on this knife’s designed-in primary and secondary bevel geometry.
All-in-all, the design of the Tier1 series’ works as intended, and then some.
What do you get: one Tier1-BCX (laser etched), one Leather Sheath (laser etched), one Kydex Sheath, one signed 11 x17 CAD Shop Drawing that is specific to your T!-BCX and knife specific documentation.
note: these will take some time to ship as they are getting custom lasering.
Price : $460 w/ free domestic shipping
note: these will take some time to ship as they are getting custom lasering.