3/32's EDC modeled after SABATIER Paring Knife ?
- Thread starter HARDBALL
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Hi all,
I own (per photo above) the same vintage Sabatier Paring Knife. I LOVE this Knife! I was thinking, I would love to own (have Custom made) a more ROBUST/STRONGER version of this Paring knife as and EDC (lightweight/Woods/etc.) as I love the design of this knife (especially) it's comfort in hand and light weight. Here's the thing, while I would love a more ROBUST version of this Paring Knife, I do not want the Knife weight to be TOO heavy. The above Sabatier weights in at a remarkable 1.10 ounces. I realize of course that the Sabatier's construction (stick tang) the THINNESS of the blade and the (Bird's Head shape ?) wood handle make for a VERY svelte/lightweight (and comfortable) knife in my XXL hands. So I'm wondering, might the use of 3/32 stock make for a STRONG yet light knife ? EXAMPLES: I own a TOPS SCANDI TREKKER :
I was considering the L.T. Wright COYOTE (full tang) Knife as it comes the closest to what I have in mind.
The COYOTE uses (full tang) 1/8" Stock that appears to be rather light at 2.5 ounces :
Blade Length: 2 7/8"
Blade Steel: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Thickness: 1/8" (3.17 mm)
Blade Type: Drop Point
Grind: Flat
Handle Material: Desert Ironwood
Knife Style: Fixed Blade
Knife Weight: 2.5 oz
Origin: USA
Overall Length: 6 5/8" (20.32 cm)
Rockwell Hardness: 58-60 RC
Tang: Full
The only fault I can see with the COYOTE is, it's just a tad TOO short in the handle for my hands. I really need a FOUR INCH handle.
So, do the good folks of BF think it possible to have a "Custom made" Knife (perhaps) using 3/32's and weighting in at say no more than......
DOUBLE the weight of the SABATIER yet still be a good "light duty" Woods Knife ?
Any help/suggestions/recommendation greatly appreciated.
HARDBALL
I own (per photo above) the same vintage Sabatier Paring Knife. I LOVE this Knife! I was thinking, I would love to own (have Custom made) a more ROBUST/STRONGER version of this Paring knife as and EDC (lightweight/Woods/etc.) as I love the design of this knife (especially) it's comfort in hand and light weight. Here's the thing, while I would love a more ROBUST version of this Paring Knife, I do not want the Knife weight to be TOO heavy. The above Sabatier weights in at a remarkable 1.10 ounces. I realize of course that the Sabatier's construction (stick tang) the THINNESS of the blade and the (Bird's Head shape ?) wood handle make for a VERY svelte/lightweight (and comfortable) knife in my XXL hands. So I'm wondering, might the use of 3/32 stock make for a STRONG yet light knife ? EXAMPLES: I own a TOPS SCANDI TREKKER :
- Overall Length:7.625"
- Blade Length:3.50"
- Blade Thickness:0.12"
- Blade Material:1095
- Blade Style
rop Point - Handle Length:4.125"
- Handle Thickness:0.58"
- Handle Material:Micarta
- Weight:3.75 oz.
- Sheath:Leather
- Knife Type:Fixed Blade
- Brand:TOPS Knives
- Model:Scandi Trekker
I was considering the L.T. Wright COYOTE (full tang) Knife as it comes the closest to what I have in mind.
The COYOTE uses (full tang) 1/8" Stock that appears to be rather light at 2.5 ounces :
Blade Length: 2 7/8"
Blade Steel: D2 Tool Steel
Blade Thickness: 1/8" (3.17 mm)
Blade Type: Drop Point
Grind: Flat
Handle Material: Desert Ironwood
Knife Style: Fixed Blade
Knife Weight: 2.5 oz
Origin: USA
Overall Length: 6 5/8" (20.32 cm)
Rockwell Hardness: 58-60 RC
Tang: Full
The only fault I can see with the COYOTE is, it's just a tad TOO short in the handle for my hands. I really need a FOUR INCH handle.
So, do the good folks of BF think it possible to have a "Custom made" Knife (perhaps) using 3/32's and weighting in at say no more than......
DOUBLE the weight of the SABATIER yet still be a good "light duty" Woods Knife ?
Any help/suggestions/recommendation greatly appreciated.
HARDBALL
