a new leuku variant

koyote

koyote

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I don't usually post my WIP pics in here, but this time I'm a gonna :D

I've been trying out a 1/8 inch 1080 on some blades, with a higher convex.

This is a WIP- handle is down to 220 hand sanding, grind is at 320. I have to take the handle to 400 and the grind to 800 and then start on the leather polishing process

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Damned thing felt so nice (without scales) yesterday on the throwing range that I blew a half hour on it. obviously, no breakage. I managed to get a slight roll in the preliminary edge when I made a bad throw and hit another blade. But not much, and not a chip, so I'm happy. Don't throw knives at knives!!!!! (the tang of the other knife had a nice dent)

OAL: 10.5 inches with a blade length of 5 3/4. The drop edge 'guard space' is 1/8 inch and edge drop from the handle line is 3/8 with a 3/8 radius. Handle is thick and simple, which is the maximum ergos IMO.

Maple scales, with solid pins (not sure why) up front.


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the convex I've been putting on these blades has managed to shave the pad off my index finger thin enough to not bleed while I was wiping down a blade for shipping. Scary stuff.
 
That maple looks like it will polish up like an old golden flame top Gibson Les Paul, too.
 
This is the bushcrafting leuku variant, just a slight refresh on the design with the 1/8 inch 1080.

For those of you not tired of hearing it-

The straight spine is kept squared for scraping and it makes draw knifing safer than a spear or clip point.

I've kept this design focused on a simple handle shape for multiple grip ergos and it's big enough for a full fist grip, but with a rounded butt and short enough for good performance with the base of the handle on the palm heel.

Otherwise- traditional big leuku belly and a long straight portion makes for a really versatile design, I think.

comments on design welcome, of course. (Might be time for a new passaround)
 
I like doing pins like that, I've always eyeballed the spacing, it's sort of a golden ration thing.

but I really do, for myself, prefer a forward lanyard tube being available. Still, massive 316 stainless rods look pretty cool
 
Now that I like. LOVE the higher convex - will make it a better slicer.

I think the handle should taper some toward the blade - I think the hand transition to the blade would be rough right now - but the rest I love.

Plunge lines, finish, logo - all look awesome.

TF
 
You know how much I prefer micarta, but I must say, the handle on that is gorgeous :eek: The edge also looks mean.. :thumbup:
 
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