...and I have no idea where to start. I've seen some absolutely stunning knives by many makers on this forum.
Sooooo, what should I be thinking about? What should I ask the maker?
I do have some vague ideas of what I want:
I have plenty of everyday knives that are my heavy users. This is a dress knife when wearing slacks/suit or on those occasions when a Hinderer or mini-Rukus might flip people out. It will definitely be a user.
Slipjoint. definite.
As small, thin, and light as possible while meeting the other specs. definite.
Damascus is a possibility.
1 or, at most, 2 blades. haven't decided.
3" inch max blade length. definite. My inference is that slippies are measured by handle length. Is this correct?
A single blade will be a wharncliffe. definite.
If 2, it will be a wharncliffe and a drop or spear point. Pros/cons of having both 3" or better to do something like a 3"/2" combo?
Pros/cons of having both blades open the same way or have them fold in toward each other? Is this dependent upon possible blade lengths?
Scales? Elegance would be most important. No metal, micarta, etc. What options are there besides bone and stag?
Since it's a user and could possibly be dropped, I'm guessing that I should stay away from full length scales to keep them from being chipped and have metal bolsters on both ends.
Bolsters. I like the idea of integral bolsters. Does this add anything?
I'll be dropping this into a pocket with keys and coins. I'm guessing a matte or brushed finish will hide minor dings a bit better, no?
I read many descriptions that state the spring is flush at close, half stop, and open. Why does this matter?
I have more questions but these are the major things that have been going through my mind. What have I missed?
Dan
Sooooo, what should I be thinking about? What should I ask the maker?
I do have some vague ideas of what I want:
I have plenty of everyday knives that are my heavy users. This is a dress knife when wearing slacks/suit or on those occasions when a Hinderer or mini-Rukus might flip people out. It will definitely be a user.
Slipjoint. definite.
As small, thin, and light as possible while meeting the other specs. definite.
Damascus is a possibility.
1 or, at most, 2 blades. haven't decided.
3" inch max blade length. definite. My inference is that slippies are measured by handle length. Is this correct?
A single blade will be a wharncliffe. definite.
If 2, it will be a wharncliffe and a drop or spear point. Pros/cons of having both 3" or better to do something like a 3"/2" combo?
Pros/cons of having both blades open the same way or have them fold in toward each other? Is this dependent upon possible blade lengths?
Scales? Elegance would be most important. No metal, micarta, etc. What options are there besides bone and stag?
Since it's a user and could possibly be dropped, I'm guessing that I should stay away from full length scales to keep them from being chipped and have metal bolsters on both ends.
Bolsters. I like the idea of integral bolsters. Does this add anything?
I'll be dropping this into a pocket with keys and coins. I'm guessing a matte or brushed finish will hide minor dings a bit better, no?
I read many descriptions that state the spring is flush at close, half stop, and open. Why does this matter?
I have more questions but these are the major things that have been going through my mind. What have I missed?
Dan
It was in the back of my mind which is why I listed Damascus as only a possibility.
