B.Goode WSK

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Well, here is my simple take on the WSK style. I was asked to morph what I do and Tracker for a project. I am lucky enough to have a Becks Tracker so I know first hand how it performs.
For me personally, the hook area doesnt do much. To be honest, it gets in the way of chopping and also limits the lower area of the blade for smaller tasks, so.........I eliminated it.
Also, the saw always sort of confused me. Not that it doesnt work GREAT but it limits where my weak hand can grasp the blade to aid in chores that may require 2 hands.

I know....I know. I just limited what the WSK concept can do BUT, I made what the knife does...a bit more simple to use and to me thats worth the trade off.

Take a look at sketch 1 which just uses a larger Trailsman handle pattern and a recurve to wide chopper to keep some weight. I am giving this a full flat grind so any added blade width is where I want the weight to come from, NOT THICKNESS. Also keep in mind that my sketches keep sharp edges because the grinder is what knocks those off....if I knock them off too much at the begining I am way too rounded by the final grinding and shaping.

The customer liked what he saw and prefers the Camp digger handle and wanted to see what the final shape will look like.

Thought you guys would get a kick out of my take on a good simple woods knife. If any body that knows me at all, knows...I like simple:thumbup:
 

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Looks good Brian. You consider starting with a hollow grind and working into a flat grind. Like a smooth transition. I was thinking of doing a cutting comp knife like that. If you need any help on the WSK let me know.
 
I dont hollow grind so it will be a full flat all the way. Its just what I like to make. I prefer a non interupted blade but thats just me :)

I'd like to try hollow grinding sometime. Check this out for a long flat grind:D

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Didnt mean to sound Rude Moose :) Thanks for the help my man!!! :)
 
No rudeness detected! Haha everyone has there own preferences. I just love making WSK's and have tried multiple styles. I am actually pondering the idea of writing a book on the knife...
 
I just like to bring my own flavor to the table, even on a very recognisable design. Without that where's the fun:thumbup:
 
no saw teeth. Just a smooth grabable spine. To be honest, I dont like the fact that the saw teeth limit it to a 1 hand held knife unless the other hand is protected.
 
I'm so callused from doing carpet the teeth dont bother me. I can give you some tips if you ever want to try doing them.
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I like the 1st drawing best. I like the handle, like your companion knife. And i think the recurve would make it perform really well.
 
Picking up the steel for it Tuesday so I hope to cut it out soon. It should be fun getting that big temperline on this one. hard edge, soft spine, what more could you need;)
 
this really looks like a great knife, I am a huge fan of recurve blades,

I may be being obtuse here but what makes this a WSK and not just a recurve. I mean if you took off the Hook and Saw that seem signature on WSK . I am not trying to insult your design as it looks really cool but I am curious on how one defines the WSK pattern.

Also What is that awsome blade in the adorable tots hands.
 
WSK just stands for Wilderness Survival Knife. Any large knife could be called that I suppose :)
 
almost ready for heat treat.....have to glue up the liner on the wood. It will be heat treated in a couple weeks :)
 
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