Another Idea

[JK Knives]

This one is based on the old Marbles Woodcraft, and is about 8 3/4" overall.

 

[Sidehill Gouger]

I like it!!

 

[heefageLA]

Thats a nice one. I can see alot of use in that blade.

What would you call that blade shape? A humped straight back, a modified drop point...

 

[BTW]

That would be very useful. A muk/clip point.👍

 

[Rockywolf]

Very nice. As a side note, how many JK Original knives are out there? I was recently sharpening mine and it is as much knife as any I own. You really make great long lasting tools, John.

 

[Mack]

I have an old Shrade like that. It's thin blade takes a ridiculous edge. It's my go to blade when I need something cut really thin. I had to look to make sure. It's the Schrade Walden 147. If I had to use one of my factory blades I would grab it first.

 

[JK Knives]

Very nice. As a side note, how many JK Original knives are out there? I was recently sharpening mine and it is as much knife as any I own. You really make great long lasting tools, John.

I think there were 10 made.

 

[jds1]

I like it too. Ever try your hand at a leather handle?

Jeff

 

[JK Knives]

I like it too. Ever try your hand at a leather handle?

Jeff

You never know what I might try after I start hammering out stick tang knives.

 

[jds1]

I like where this is going!

Jeff

 

[Rockywolf]

I like where this is going!

Jeff

Me too. A puukko or bushcrafter with stacked leather handle? I'm in.

 

[mqqn]

Cool idea, John!

It might be just me, but I find that knives that have a downward curve from the handle to the blade, like Cooper's Crooked Creek, and the Esee Izula for instance, are more effective cutters.

That said, I have not tried too many knives that have the opposite curvature, such as your take on the Marbles -

Interesting....

best

mqqn

 

[JK Knives]

I'm just the opposite, I like to use the upsweep to place my thumb on.

 

[Sidehill Gouger]

I'm with John on that. Hate knives with dropped handles. Ever really try to work on a cutting board with one?

 

[Mack]

It all depends on what I'm doing. In the kitchen I agree, upswept is best.

 

[mykel m]

Me want!
The Woodcraft is what the Personal Camp brought to mind when I first saw it, I just couldn't remember the name.
This'll be my next, in Walnut to go with my Texan 336.