Please pick design 1 or 2

[DrOpPoInT1110]

My vote is for 2 as well. Looks a bit more comfortable to me and I prefer the more acute tip/ blade shape.

[IRON HEAD]

One more vote for number 2.

[SurfingSalmon]

2 looks pretty cool. I like the choils

[festerfromnzed]

2....longer cutting edge and better piercer..........................FES

[Spinerazor]

thanks again guys, looks like #2 is going to take it!, i got a few more hours before i get started for the day but i highly doubt after seeing these results i'm going to go with anything but #2, i already did a simple cord wrap to see what it could look like on #1 so i'm almost certain of the decision, i'm happy i asked the question because I've been on the fence and don't think i could make the decision alone because i like both of them, i have this problem every time i make something! thanks again for the input it really is appreciated, feel free to continue posting cause i have a few hours left, ya never know!

here is the potential looser all tied up...
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[ezoption]

Number 2!

[Spinerazor]

i'm too impatient! #2 takes the win! off to heat treat!, thanks for all your responses, i'll post up as a WIP to continue the thread.....

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[Mad_Maxx]

1 for me, less pointy
but with a little less finger groove (the groove tip)

[bakercountyboy]

I vote 1

[Theknifeaddict]

Number 2.

[Ethan_Hardy]

I pick 2, i like the slope of the reverse tanto better and the bigger handle. Nice work!

[matthew krissak]

Another vote for 2

[Spinerazor]

OK I've completed the heat treat and tempering, got it up to non magnetic and dropped it in canola oil, that's all i had, then put it in the toaster over for an hour at 400. I don't know what i'm doing so i'm hoping it got hard, how hard is anyone's guess, did a quick file along the edge and it glided across then i hit the edge and it doesn't dent as easily as it did, so i guess now i have to re sand everything all over again, give it an edge then on to the handle!

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[Spinerazor]

after a few more hours in the garage, i re-sanded the #2 and got all the scale off and sharpened it up, it cuts like a laser!! and i decided to make another similar design.... i love doing these!!!

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[Spinerazor]

quick cord wrap so i could test out some cutting with it, i'm putting micarta scales on it tomorrow.

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[gine]

vote 2

[Quick Steel]

For me, balance is an important consideration. I am guessing that #2 would have the superior balance. I would consider #1 only if it somehow mysteriously delivered outstanding balance.

[Robert Carter]

Handle number 2 on a longer bladed number 1 and you have a great knife. Both are awesome

[flatblackcapo]

#2 I like pointy

[Monofletch]

#2- Free samples please!!!!