A new design

really liking this pattern!
LOVE the handle contours.
I'm thinking rampless in 3/16 stock would be pretty close to perfect.
 
1066vik said:
really liking this pattern!
LOVE the handle contours.
I'm thinking rampless in 3/16 stock would be pretty close to perfect.
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The handle contours look awesome, he definitely nailed what I asked for! Yeah yeah, obviously Chris liked the rampless concept also :) . But...the ramp does serve a purpose for me ;)

Interestingly enough, speaking of _-less thoughts. This one (mine) is actually a toned-down, somethings-less, classier, more sheeple-friendly version of the original "darker" design I drew out. This way I left you guys with only one feature to just as soon live without :D
 
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I understand the utility of a thumb ramp -- but most of the ones I've seen/handled didn't work for the way I hold/use a knife.
the fact that you like them is perfectly fine -- if all the blades looked the same, it'd be a pretty boring world.
that said, I'd like to see your original concept out of sheer curiosity.
I'm guessing longer blade, penetrator tip and/or sharpened swedge?
 
That thumb ramp fit my hand well and the swells were very nice... I don't think you will be disappointed a bit Mist!
And as far as a penetrator tip that 1/4 inch stock with the tip Chris put on it there not much that could stop it!!!
 
1066vik said:
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I understand the utility of a thumb ramp -- but most of the ones I've seen/handled didn't work for the way I hold/use a knife.
the fact that you like them is perfectly fine -- if all the blades looked the same, it'd be a pretty boring world.
that said, I'd like to see your original concept out of sheer curiosity.
I'm guessing longer blade, penetrator tip and/or sharpened swedge?
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Oh I know man, it would suck if all knives were made alike. Yep, that's a couple of the differences, but actually it's a fairly complex design and there are several differences. The design is based on features I've liked on several knives I have carried over the last several years combined into one small-ish package. But it's so complex it would be a pain in the @$$ to do by hand and I'm not sure I could afford what someone would want to make it. If it ever gets made It'll probably have to be made by someone like RMJ or I'll have to make it myself, or at least profile the blank and get someone else to work the handle magic.


tackett13 said:
That thumb ramp fit my hand well and the swells were very nice... I don't think you will be disappointed a bit Mist!
And as far as a penetrator tip that 1/4 inch stock with the tip Chris put on it there not much that could stop it!!!
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Thanks man, I don't foresee any disappointment at all man. I'll just probably have to make a sheath before I can carry it unless one of the sheaths I have around here work for it.

The thoughts on a "penetrator" tip aren't in achieving one penetration...they are in penetrating quickly with as little resistance as possible, quick extrication, and on to the next penetrations in a close quarter combat environment.
 
The knife arrived today. WOW! Very well done! The handle contours are sublime, the size is perfect, and D@MN the edge is SHARP! No pics yet, still pouring rain, but hopefully tomorrow.
 
mistwalker said:
Supposed to be sunny tomorrow. Now its my turn to to take some photos of it :)
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It's been raining so long, I'm not sure I'll recognize the sun if does come out!
I won't know how to act without the sky p*ssin' in my face every time I go outside.
 
IMWILSON said:
It's been raining so long, I'm not sure I'll recognize the sun if does come out!
I won't know how to act without the sky p*ssin' in my face every time I go outside.
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Same here man.


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Nicely done Chris! Spot on, very well executed, feels and handles wonderfully. Excellent grinds and fantastic contours!

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Nice pics Mistwalker. Btw, I'm probably about an hour north of you, so I know what you mean about the clear weather.
 
OK Mist - I concede. :)
That's a very functional looking thumb ramp -- and aesthetic.
It looked a lot more intrusive in the WIP pics.

really - that's a good looking knife. Chris did you right on it.
 
1066vik said:
OK Mist - I concede. :)
That's a very functional looking thumb ramp -- and aesthetic.
It looked a lot more intrusive in the WIP pics.

really - that's a good looking knife. Chris did you right on it.
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Thanks. It was a lot more intrusive in the original profile, but after looking at it and hearing Chris' thoughts on how it felt there was an adjustment made to it. Chris really did a bang up job on the knife, I am extremely well pleased. I was told by another member here that Chris is known for his sharp edges. Having experienced a couple of them for myself, I will now be another one saying that Chris is known for his edges.

Really nice edge Chris!

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mistwalker said:
Thanks. It was a lot more intrusive in the original profile, but after looking at it and hearing Chris' thoughts on how it felt there was an adjustment made to it. Chris really did a bang up job on the knife, I am extremely well pleased. I was told by another member here that Chris is known for his sharp edges. Having experienced a couple of them for myself, I will now be another one saying that Chris is known for his edges.

Really nice edge Chris!




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I wasnt aware I was known for.my edges! I do my best with them. I feel my knives have gotten alot better of the last couple of months. Im grinding them thinner now and contouring the handles more. Its still a work n progrees!
 
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