Field Record — Tikzer Journal

Issue 1 Spring 2026

On materials, geometry, and the lifetime warranty.

Polished titanium surface in raking light

Dispatch 1 · craft

Why titanium, in three sentences

It doesn't rust. It doesn't fatigue. It outlasts the person who carries it.

By Sam Chen 1 min read Jun 01, 2026

Workshop bench with machined titanium parts
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Notes on the Geometry of a Pocket Knife

The angle of the blade is the angle of the patience. A machinist on what a 19-degree bevel teaches you about lifetime warranties.

By Sam Chen 2 min read

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