Choppers, & Other Big, Bad Mamba Jamba's ....

Crag the Brewer

Crag the Brewer

I make Nice, boring knives
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My first larger blade. It's Mine.
It's 3V. Artisanal, Boutique Heat Treatment.
60 HRC, low temper, full Cryo.

It's Fast and light. Quick cutting.
It's a little underpowered for heavy work in hardwoods, but would be an excellent backpacking machete/camp knife.

It's Full tang, just partially sandwich upper and lower Micarta. Some pics can see metal in rear at pommel.

Light Machete


















 
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Build and early testing of everything I want in a Big Chopper. This out cuts Everything.
Everything I have.



















It's not finished, in these pics. It was Fun to build. So big that I had to pull my grinder away from the wall some, so I wouldn't bang into it as I ground.
It's really an experiment with hardness. I have this treated to 62HRC, which should be too much, but after I thickened my grind some. (I'm known for extremely low angle secondaries) It's been stable now, and chip free.
It's mine, I'm hard on it.


My design for this handle/knife combo is called "No Sizzle"
It's supposed to be a Very Basic chopper design. Only what's needed.

The old saying for marketing is...."You dont sell the steak...You sell the sizzle"

I want this chopper to be practical.
Not flashy, boring, like Me.... I got No Sizzle.
 
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Not a Chopper, but this is also going to be grouped with what I think is Bad Ass.....

Someone here once called my knives "Bad Ass".
I liked that description. I grew up in the 70's & 80's.....watching A-Team, Ninja movies, and Conan the Barbarian...... Bad Ass is a Major compliment, Thank You!!!

This was my attempt at a sculpted dagger like knife.... It's pretty Big. Also, pretty Awesome.
I took a hit on this knife, but now I see it as that I was able to make this pattern that I was dreaming about for a couple years. Glad it turned out great, and will hopefully make more.
*I'm working on a different take for a simple, combat knife. Different, but with similar tones.









































*I'm Not going to apologize for bulk posting these photos.....Haha.
 
woodysone said:
Odd looking scales but balance looks excellent 😉
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Kinda large looking, but very comfortable. Visually I think they would look better slightly smaller....but it really melts into the hand with many grips. I know....it's kinda weird
 
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Confirmed 62HRC isn't too hard for a chopper.

Up North this weekend, I did more heavy duty chopping..... I won't say beating, but I was chopping into the dirt, cutting saplings. Trying not to hit boulders....no chips or dings.
*But Yes, definition of ....Beating.

I have 3 blanks this year.
I'm getting in my head for my next steel order for this Summer. I'll probably order enough for 3-5 more. Idk if one or 2-handed would be more popular? Some of each....
If you have ideas or interest, now is the time....
I think the previous blanks are spoken for?
Well, at least 2 of three.







 
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Crag the Brewer said:
Confirmed 62HRC isn't too hard for a chopper.

Up North this weekend, I did more heavy duty chopping..... I won't say beating, but I was chopping into the dirt, cutting saplings. Trying not to hit boulders....no chips or dings.
*But Yes, definition of ....Beating.

I have 3 blanks this year.
I'm getting in my head for my next steel order for this Summer. I'll probably order enough for 3-5 more. Idk if one or 2-handed would be more popular? Some of each....
If you have ideas or interest, now is the time....
I think the previous blanks are spoken for?
Well, at least 2 of three.







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I literally thought “bad ass” when I just saw this thing, then I read the thread. After reading, I feel supported in my thought, lol. Awesome work.
 
KentuckyBlackBird said:
I literally thought “bad ass” when I just saw this thing, then I read the thread. After reading, I feel supported in my thought, lol. Awesome work.
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Thanks.....
A fellow here named Kyle first said it and I've heard it quite a bit since.....kinda a pretty great descriptor.... I Like it!

All the praise and Support I get here means a Ton to me.....I would generally say that the reason I make knives is for my own selfish intentions, Haha......but realistically I can't keep them All, so it's nice that other people too, like my efforts.

*After I get a handful of more work orders done, I plan on releasing a few "Bad Ass" new models for next year.... :D

Should be Fun!


Thanks, Again!
 
Crag the Brewer said:
Thanks.....
A fellow here named Kyle first said it and I've heard it quite a bit since.....kinda a pretty great descriptor.... I Like it!

All the praise and Support I get here means a Ton to me.....I would generally say that the reason I make knives is for my own selfish intentions, Haha......but realistically I can't keep them All, so it's nice that other people too, like my efforts.

*After I get a handful of more work orders done, I plan on releasing a few "Bad Ass" new models for next year.... :D

Should be Fun!


Thanks, Again!
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Do you know what you are gonna charge for the big chopper when you get some made?
 
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