A few designs I've drawn up in my spare time...

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Kyp Degal

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Thought I'd drop in and get y'alls' opinion on a few designs I've drawn up in my spare time. I know this isn't necessarily the right board to post this, but I know several of y'all were interested in my other designs, and these are intended for Wilderness & Survival use. I'm buying up the necessary equipment to try my hand at making a couple of these soon. :D Constructive criticism would be great, regarding the designs. Also, if any of these too closely resemble other makers' work please let me know.


1.) This one is one I drew a good while back. I'm thinking hollow ground, CPM154 possibly, with an ironwood or even rosewood or cocobolo handle. Likely a partial tang, with stainless steel pins. Dimensions: 4 1/4" blade, 5/32" thick, 8 3/4" overall.


2.) This is actually a design I came up with for my sister, at her request. Made to her specifications, so don't be too hard on me on this one. Oh, flat ground. Dimensions: 4" blade, 5/32" thick, 8" overall. (My sister has really small hands.)


3.) A design I thought would be a good starting point in knifemaking, this will most likely be the first one I attempt to make. Slab handled, as with the above knife, 1095 is looking good for this one. Dimensions: 3 1/4" blade, 1/8" thick, 6 5/8" overall.


4.) This one I think is inspired a lot by some of Benchmade's folders. Slab handles, probably 1/8", maybe D2 or M2, in my dreams. Dimensions: 4" blade, 1/8" thick, 8" overall.


5.) Now this one I'm kinda proud of. The first wharncliffe design I've ever tried to draw, I think it turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself. The handle is inspired partially by the Griptilian. Dimensions: 3 1/2" blade, 1/8" thick, 7" overall.


6.) With this design, I had originally planned for almost a Kabar Warthog-esque look, but it wound more closely resembling a Ranger RD6. Not too sure if I like the way it turned out. I may pull this one. Dimensions: 4 7/8" (Say 5".) blade, 5/32"-3/16" thick, 9" overall.



I look forward to your comments, thanks in advance! Also, you can click on any of the pics for a closer look.

(P.S.: All knife designs are drawn on standard graph paper, 1/4" squares.)
 
very nice, seems we have similar influences. i've been doin the same thing myself and just last night i drew one up that's very similar to your #3 only an extra 1.5" on the blade and a much smaller, straight paracord handle like the pry bar pictured in my mora thread. same choice of steel, thickness, point, grind, and i usually use jimping in my designs but skipped it this time, just as you did. there's a matchin 2.5" blade to go with it.

here are a few i drew a while back, not really survival oriented, just pretty lookin.

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Fonly, untamed, Mike, thanks for the comments!

Magnum, that top knife is downright gorgeous.Smooth, flowing lines, just beautiful. The middle one almost reminds me of one I did awhile back:

 
Morimotom, thank you. Fedaykincmndr, thanks, and we'll see. ;) With luck, I'll be able to sell me a few to pay for the equipment to make more.
 
I gotta say, I'm partial to number 2, except with maybe more of a drop point. But it looks very ergonomical and practical.
 
Excellent design guys!!!! I'd love to see ALL of them come into production nhopefully at a reasonable price. I would have never imagined a WSK Karambit but those look cool.
 
I like #3. The edge comes right down to the handle which will allow a lot of power cutting in that area. No frills. I like!
 
You have some nice designs. I always like breaking out the graph paper and putting some designs down.
 
Nice designs Josh!

I very much like #3 and #6.
I like thick durable tips that wont break.

Try a large blade for chopping. I have been meaning to design a SAR knife with a slight recurve, tip heavy and a nice belly in the 7-8 inch range with a nice choil for choking up.

I like non or slightly stainless. Plain ole 1095 is fine with a good differential heat treat and coating.

Make sure they are made of thick stock you can beat and pry on then sell me one haha.

Listen to me I am placing my orders already LMAO.;)

Skam
 
I like the #3 something about a clean looking knife makes it look better and stronger. I also like the #5 i got a kitchen knife that looks like that and its the first knife everyone goes for. Why the #5 type of a knife is not as popular??? are there any weakneses in the point that is facing down???

sasha
 
Kyp Degal said:
Morimotom, thank you. Fedaykincmndr, thanks, and we'll see. ;) With luck, I'll be able to sell me a few to pay for the equipment to make more.
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From an industrial design point of view, I love most of your designs. The lines are absolutely beautiful.

It didn't run all the way through the family, though, 'cause I didn't dig the one your sis directed you on at all. It looks like it will work, but it's not pretty like yours!
 
Excellent! I especially love number 2 and number 6. You posted number 2 here before haven't you? (checking "my documents"), Yup looks the same design but you modified it slightly. The older version was more like a spearpoint. Either way they are all very very cool!
:)
 
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