Tuesday, May 22, 2012

New Moon Custom Balisongs Taking Shape

Hey all, just wanted to post some photos of some new Balisongs taking shape in the Moon shop.  These are custom blades out of CPM 154 with the exception of the utility drop point which is S30V.  These are being made in response to the overwhelming demand for the USA Knifemaker Kit Bali's which are currently being made out of unobtainium.


These are NOT kit knife blades but one's I've profiled myself.  The blade shapes are all pretty much unique to me... the three pointing right from top to bottom are a utility drop point, a slicer-khukri and a recurve bowie.  The two pointing left from top to bottom are a double clip recurve bowie and a recurve utility.  Should help ease the demand for a relativly affordable custom Balisong, provided I can figure out a relativly easy way to attach the handles.  I'm breaking carbide bits drilling the Ti for the handles like Rosie O'Donnell breaks wicker chairs.  I may go with barrel standoffs but we'll see.  So far they're looking good.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

MoonCustomKnives.com is Online

Hey all, just wanted to let you know that my online retail store, www.MoonCustomKnives.com is nearly complete.  On my store is an up to date list of the knives I have in stock, both my own custom knives as well as production and custom knives from other makers and manufacturers.  As a collector of knives myself, I have quite a collection of cool, rare and exciting knives that I like to trade and swap.  Additionally, MoonCustomKnives.com is you can buy my own custom work including my Orion Balisongs and my upcoming framelocks.  

I'm still waiting on credit card processing, but I can take payment for items via USPS Money order and Paypal.  If you have any questions or would like to place an order feel free to email me at WillMoonCustomKnives@gmail.com.  Thanks y'all, I look forward to earning your business!

Will Moon Custom Knives in the CK&G 2012 Forum Buildoff

Hey all, just wanted to bring this to your attention.  For the past couple weeks I've been busy participating in the CK&G 2012 buildoff for custom knives.  Entered into the folder catagory, I built a very special Steampunk Orion.  Just thought I'd share some video of the knife, hope you enjoy.




New Orions Completed

Hey all, It's been a month or so since I've updated my Blog but I wanted to share some new completed work with y'all.  These knives are for sale if anyone's interested, I'll put prices with the descriptions.  If you're interested just send me an email to willmooncustomknives@gmail.com.


First up are a pair of Orion Prototypes.  These are the first two Orions ever to be made.  They feature hand rubbed satin blades in the lum Style with multi-color anodized titanium handles and polished grip chamfers.  These are 650$ each.


Next is Mythic Edition #1, hand rubbed multi-ground blade with satin-polished titanium handles and black micarta inlay.  This is one of the nicest Orions to come off the bench.  850$


Next is an Acid Etched Orion.  This is one of two done with an acid etched Hamon.  Knife features polished akimbo titanium handles and a higher hollow grind for better cutting performance.  675$


Lastly is an inlaid standard.  This has a hand rubbed blade with satin bevel contrast, satin titanium handles and red Delrin inlay.  One of my personal favorites.  675$