115% Mountain Knife, A2 and double-black linen

[daizee]

Hi All,

This is the first full-fledged version of my Mountain Knife in its intended 115% size.
It's my One Knife design - the walk-into-the-mountains-for-a-month belt knife.

3/16" A2 @ 1000grit
4" blade
8.65" OAL
High flat grind
Double-black linen micarta scales
5/32" stainless pins

This one was built at the request of one of our illustrious forumites - I badly need my own now.
This full-spine-curve version puts the point in a very convenient place, and it feels natural in the hand. The gently rounded spine makes for a comfortable purchase for the off-hand thumb for fine control. The handle is comfortable in forward, reverse, and chest-lever positions. It feels..... "mighty". This kinfe falls to hand in a way that's hard to describe, bringing your hand close to the blade, but well-protected - as much control as you could get with a choil knife, but none necessary (except for the sharpening notch).

Thanks for looking.


-Daizee

 

[amflud]

Ooooh, I like that. Very nice work, sir!

 

[White Feather Blades]

Very nice! That sucker is sharp!

 

[JayGoliath]

Very impressive!

 

[Remyrw]

Very nice. I'm glad to see a "field utility knife" that doesn't seem to think that means .25" steel, half height grinds and a 6-8" blade. This makes far more sense to me. I like the shape too, nice graceful curve without getting too crazy, and a practical drop point to give a wide range of uses without getting too delicate.

I see it as the same idea as my Lycaon model, but from a different maker's perspective on things. Many of the same design elements, but combined differently and with different styles to it.

 

[daizee]

Thanks, fellas.
I hope to get a couple of these into some forumites' hands soon for some real in-hand feedback.

-Daizee