The rounded spine provides a good example of the level of detail they employ at Olamic and on the Swish model. It all looks really good.Īs for the blade, same deal. It employs a large ball bearing (AKA – Todd Begg) on the clip to assist in easy operation of in/out of pocket. On that note, the pocket clip is short, and sits differently compared to just about any other knife we have ever seen. It is a slightly understated, and yet still striking knife to look at. Looking at the color of the handle, we were surprised how much we enjoyed the anodization color of a sort of blueish purple with polished darker blue anodized hardware for the pivot, screws and even pocket clip. All that matters to us at this point is the final results which in this instance was spot on perfection. We don’t know if it was hand or machine rubbed, and we just don’t even care anymore. No, this thing had curves, and rubbed satin finishes on both the blade, as well as the handle scale. The Swish was not just your run of the mill mid-tech. What was a surprise definitely turned out to be the level of detail on the knife. We have had our eyes on the Olamic Swish for some time now, and it was no surprise to us that when we received it, the knife looked just so. Let’s get a bit more detail about this knife coming your way. Added to this modern appearance is the modified spear point bladethat curves like a swish, hence the name, making for a very sharp point. The Swish has a very futuristic and sleek design aesthetic. Further, the Swish, a flipper knife that sports titanium handle scales, Elmaxsteel blade with, in our case, a satin finish on the blade has been given some love from a real craftsman. Hours of pain staking time are spend finishing the Swish in a manner that machining just can’t due. However, it is also not a production piece by any means. Their popular custom Wayfarer is perhaps one of the greatest value customs of all time. He added that when you put the visual storytelling, music, and excellent cast all together, “you have a tapestry that’s beautiful, that’s joyous … that’s healing.Already well known for fixed blade knives of intricate detail with prices that can easily span into the 4-digit mark, Olamic Cutlery, producing knives in the USA, has steadily been raising eyebrows with the folding pocket knives they make. For me, I knew that it was going to be a triumphant journey through struggle,” he said. “I feel like often when we think about specifically African-American life, there’s a tendency to narrow it down to the struggles, but nobody gets here without the duality of joy and pain. Bazawule said he wanted to use “the most epic, boldest visual motifs” while highlighting the moments of love and joy found within the day-to-day survival that makes up a life. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Ciara, David Alan Grier, and Louis Gossett Jr.Īs shown in the trailer, the new iteration of the story will follow Celie’s journey of self-discovery through bold musical numbers spanning the history of Black music, evolving through genres like gospel, jazz, and blues. Led by Barrino in her feature-film debut, the star-studded cast includes a breathtaking range of both industry veterans and rising stars, including Taraji P.
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