Changes Coming

JK Knives · Jul 10, 2011

I`m going to be making some changes, probably starting in August. One of the things I want to do is to try to start a budget line of simple knives. I`ve already done the scandi model, I`m hoping it will catch on. Prices will start at $100 and go to $125, with no sheaths. Sheaths will be an extra $10. What I`m wondering is this. What blade styles do you guys think would be good choices for these?

1066vik · Jul 10, 2011

a necker -- 2.5 - 3" of blade, 4" of handle, no scales (or really thin ones), flat or high saber grind?

JK Knives · Jul 10, 2011

A lot of the current line will be gone.

Camp & Trail
Lobo
Scout Jr.
Nessmuk
Camp Knife
Hatchet
Boot Utility
Kentucky Fieldmate
Rule # 9

1066vik · Jul 10, 2011

would it help any if you did your value line in 1084 instead of O1?
cheaper material and pretty simple heat treat so you might save a little time as well.

Foronda.hen · Jul 10, 2011

Are you going to keep the pack knife in the line-up?

JK Knives · Jul 10, 2011

Foronda.hen said:
Are you going to keep the pack knife in the line-up?

The Pack Knife has actually been gone for a while. I just thought I would try it again. In reality, I keep all my old patterns on hand in case someone sees a pic of one somewhere and wants one. So, any old model can still be made, but they may take a little longer to get because I won`t have material on hand, it will have to be ordered.

pitdog · Jul 10, 2011

Hey John have you ever considered doing a version of the Martindale #2 Golok, I'd imagine such a tool would go down well on the survival forums !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golok

Rob Babcock · Jul 11, 2011

After checking out about 30 of your fine blades I find I really love the smaller ones.

y0ukn0wwh0 · Jul 11, 2011

Pit and John, I like the Golok idea, great survival forum blade

JK Knives · Jul 11, 2011

I know I`m sure not doing anymore scandis. I`ve got two just sitting, for a cheap price.