A design

FireAnt

FireAnt

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What do you guys think of this??
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It doesn't strike my fancy, but if it works for you, go for it! :thumbup:
 
Why do you want to cut the tip off-of a perfectly good knife? ;)

First thing I see is that the tanto point and centerline of your blade is set above the grip, this can affect the balance of the knife "in hand" and reduce effectiveness as a chopper since the blade edge follows after your fingers to target. Having the point and some of the working edge above your gripping line will reduce some fine control functionality as well.
 
Lose the saw teeth and the chisel/tanto tip and it seems like a solid design to me.
 
move the spine of the blade inline with the grip. lose the saw teeth they are useless, and rethink the point shape.

cricket
 
cricketdave said:
move the spine of the blade inline with the grip. lose the saw teeth they are useless, and rethink the point shape.

cricket
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Isn't that pretty much everything? :-D

OP - who did you plan on asking to make this? Or were you gonna do it, yourself?

I agree with the guy that said - you know your needs, best. But, if you're still looking for honest opinions, I don't like the design, either :-(
 
What would keep me from purchasing a knife of that design, the poor aesthetics in the overall "flow" of design, especially the transition from the blade spine into the handle.

On the other hand, I do like oak. And D2. :thumbup:

Since you asked. :)
 
If you are thinking about making it yourself, buy some good 1/8" or 3mm plywood and make a couple of mock-ups. The skill required to do the cut, grind and sharpening on it, to fit your vision, seems high. If you are thinking about a dive knife (Sioux Falls???) or a knife for prying, emergency situations or cutting rope or vine a serrated back is probably better. I prefer a flat back as it reduces the chances that I will injure myself. Good luck.
 
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