Gen III Q & A from March passaround

Something to note for everyone who gets the unit to test – it’s just a prototype and we know in advance that the jaws are not calibrated to your current degree bar, so your angles will be off by as much as 4 degrees. The production models will ship with a new, calibrated degree bar, adjusted to the new geometry.

There is also a new feature built into the latest version that isn’t on the pass around: there is a tiny amount of play in the jaws down the length of the blade such they clamp knives with distal tapers better. The play is really too small to detect even when you’re looking for it, but it is effective.

How wide of a knife will the jaws accept?

Hey Guys,
Here’s the list in order:

1. Brian (HI)
2. Cliff (HI)
3. Gib (WA)
4. Eric (CO)
5. Josh (SC)
6. Dan (VA)
7. Lance (VA)
8. David (MD)
9. Wicked Edge (NM)

How long is each supposed to have it for approximately? 1-2 days?

I think that sounds about right. You’ll need enough time to use it, think about it, use it some more etc… before passing it along.

How long is each supposed to have it for approximately? 1-2 days?

I think that sounds about right. You’ll need enough time to use it, think about it, use it some more etc… before passing it along.[/quote]

Clay,

I mentioned elsewhere that I might need to pull my name from the list because of travel. Nope, I’ll be here and am really looking forward to having a go with the Gen III.

I’m gathering several different knives to run through it: a santoku, an FFG chef, a tanto Kershaw folder and my EDC Damascus Leek. Those for sure.