1st custom knife

Danzigs MISFITS · Sep 16, 2015

So I'm getting my 1st custom knife built by someone I know a bit from a different organization. I'm adding everything I liked in knives if my past to see if I can get something I like. I'll post pics along the way. The builder is Zachary Cowherd. I asked for a D2 scandi grind 6 " blade with a similar handle to the saker.

Highlander 20026 · Sep 16, 2015

interesting, what is the dip the back for? fire steel?

shaving sharp · Sep 16, 2015

The handle looks small make sure it will be big enough so your finger tips do not dig into your palm when you hold the knife. Nice design!

Highlander 20026 · Sep 16, 2015

shaving sharp said:
The handle looks small make sure it will be big enough so your finger tips do not dig into your palm when you hold the knife. Nice design!

i was kind of thinking the same, if it will be a chopper you might want to make the tang a bit more beefy

Danzigs MISFITS · Sep 17, 2015

I told the maker my fav carry outdoors is the Saker, the hand is a befier saker handle.quote " A little twist on the saker. Similar handle set to 4 inches for your grip. Thumb rest. Glass breaker or flint cracker. Lines on the blade are to setup my grinds." I gave him my hand measurements. Have small hands I guess.

lukus · Sep 18, 2015

A lot of times, if I'm making a new pattern, I'll make a corrugated cardboard model You can even layer up the handle and rough shape it. You can really get a good feel for the finished shape. Much easier to shape and tweak a cardboard knife than a real one. I actually keep an eye out for the good cardboard. The stuff with small, fine corrugations is great to use.

Danzigs MISFITS · Sep 18, 2015

Zachary has been nothing but professional and seemed pretty excited to make the knife.

Danzigs MISFITS · Sep 30, 2015

Update got more materials

gmusic · Oct 5, 2015

Can't wait to see it finished. I like your beveling jig!

Danzigs MISFITS · Oct 18, 2015

gmusic said:
Can't wait to see it finished. I like your beveling jig!

Still waiting for his next set of pics

LMLM · Oct 22, 2015

Very interesting...

LMLM · Oct 23, 2015

And very very nice!

Danzigs MISFITS · Oct 25, 2015

Got some more pictures of the blade being cut etc. Hoping to get the final product soon.

Danzigs MISFITS · Oct 25, 2015

Shit I posted pics they showed up then disappeared hope it didn't go to another thread

Danzigs MISFITS · Mar 1, 2016

Yup still waiting

Danzigs MISFITS · Mar 4, 2016

On its way will post final product tomorrow

Danzigs MISFITS · Mar 5, 2016

It's heavy duty... D2 steel blade. It's a chopper. Berry happy with it over all. I would have liked to see the scales cover the flint cracker a little further down by the hole but overall very happy with it