Lil' Red, My first slipjoint

Not too shabby! I actually like the look of the double pull--it's something I've not seen before. Looks like a very useful blade shape, as well. I'm looking forward to seeing further work from you.

 

I think I like it!:thumbup:

Nice effect with the double long pulls. Give an unusual look, and as a side benifit looks like maybe they will give nice traction pinching the blade open while wearing gloves. The sheepsfoot with swedge is interesting, and just long enough t scoop a sardine out of the can or slice Spam on a camping trip. And with a liner less G10 handle it much be light as a feather.

Okay, you critiqued yourself nicely, so you know the next one will be better. Maybe call it the "back packer."

It could even be a poor cousin from across the tracks to a sodbuster. Maybe like 'the gardner".

I think ya have some real possibilities there. Run with it.

Carl.

 

Make more!!

 

dont care much for the red but i really like the blade design....the double pull is unique and unique is good. i also say run with it.

 

:thumbup: :thumbup: I really like the profile of the handle! Its like a trapper meets a doctors knife.. Really makes me want to go ahead and give it a try!

 

I like it. As learning experiences go, this one looks quite successful and useful.

 

I like it. Looks lake a good sturdy user and the blade shape should be strong and useful. Backpacker would be a great name for it.
Jim

 

I love this post, even more than the first one!

I may well have given up at the first, "I messed up...."

I do like the look of the double long pulls, and look forward to what you mess up create next. :thumbup:

~ P.

 

I like the looks of that one (including the red G10 ). :thumbup:

Nice work!

 

I like the Red. Maroon would be nice too.
PM coming.
Rolf

 

What a beautiful mistake on the pulls, that looks awesome :thumbup:
The simplistic handle shape is amazing, the blade shape is interesting and very useful...the whole package looks good to me.

I agree with P up there, the fact that you had nothing to lose while building this one is wonderful; that's where you will find your best work. You never know, that mistake could just be a happy accident.

Keep up the good work, I like what I see.

 

That's neat! Thank you for sharing it.

 

Brian!

That´s a nice looking knife. I really like everything on it. The red G10-scales and the sheepfoot with the double pull are great looking. I´d like to see more of your selfmade knives

 

I am on board with the red 100% for an outdoor use/work knife. On the job, it will make your knife easy to spot in another's hands or if left out when borrowed. And as when camping or hiking, the red will make it easier to find if dropped in grass or water. I have found that in the twilight hours this is most handy when out in the woods.

I think the blade shape is great and looks like a great utility shape. The only thing I think that profile would not excel at is game prep or cleaning fingernails. For 99% or daily use I think it is outstanding whether a result of an accident or by design.

Good work! Hope you post more of your next knives.

Robert

 

Looks like it is a good functional knife. You did an awesome job considering many mistakes. I really look forward to your next one