Bush Ulite, O2, new and interesting approach to knifemaking

JoeBusic

JoeBusic

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My first here. ULTIBLADE, where life starts @60 HRC, a new approach to knives. Ergo handles, ultimate heat treatment and new materials. Small, big and in between. From heavy to ultralites.
Model: Bush Ulite
Size: L: 4.7", 120mm; thickness 6mm
Steel - O2, case and handle scales - PCTG (vs Kydex: 10% higher temp resistance, 10% more hardness, 5x the toughness)
Category: Ultralite, skeleton design
Add: belt clip carriage rotatable 90°, horizontal to vertical; lever retention for security and speed
Orange 62 HRC
Blue 64 HRC
PRICE: $275 inc WW ship, PAYPAL merch, can give 5% off for PP f&f if requested (EU countries, message for price)

Disclaimer:
- No art
- No attention to detail
- Not Class A, later...
- PERFORMANCE is key
These knives have sanding marks. Slight "offs" possible.
Heat treatment is at the centerstage. It's different for different results. Increased toughness per hardness. All knives are above 60 HRC so added toughness is beneficial.
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Interesting, I would not have expected that blade shape for a bush knife, can you explain the rationale?
 
fishface5 said:
Interesting, I would not have expected that blade shape for a bush knife, can you explain the rationale?
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When power gripping the handle and pushing away, the first curve is just at the perfect spot for splitting. The wrist is in a natural and powerful position while the cut is straight and powerful.
The upper part of the handle is for when the other hand is used to press on it and give more power to the task at hand. Same part on the chopper (soon) will have scales lowered to free up steel for batoning.
Spear point is really just to make holes easier as the tip is centered to the force line thru the handle and blade.
Ergo handle eases usage when using a power grip or thumb up grip for detail work.
Yeah, I should make a video about this.
 
Looks interesting. Like to see some real time use though! I like the handle but it seems limiting in various grips!! Neat design.though pants too!!!
 
jfk1110 said:
Looks interesting. Like to see some real time use though! I like the handle but it seems limiting in various grips!! Neat design.though pants too!!!
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Was planing some video to show the usage. Idea behind it is using only 2 grips. Eliminating the need for other, reverse, upside down etc.
...will make one! Stay tuned! :)
 
JoeBusic said:
Was planing some video to show the usage. Idea behind it is using only 2 grips. Eliminating the need for other, reverse, upside down etc.
...will make one! Stay tuned! :)
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Very interesting...... I'm waiting for the User video before I'm going to understand.

..... normally (for Me), I like less handle features so I can use multiple hand positions....and usually, the less discript the handle is, the more different people can find it comfortable. I have big, wide palms. Most knife handles are a little small.

Still, I find your handle visually interesting. I hope people like it.
 
These are interesting.

Can you tell me if these are full-tang? Skeletonized? How is the handle attached?
 
scdub said:
These are interesting.

Can you tell me if these are full-tang? Skeletonized? How is the handle attached?
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A picture is worth a thousand words. It's glued. Purpose of the inserts is glueability with stiffness. Plastic will collapse before the glue.

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