Custom knife

this can be a precarious route.

alot of things get lost in translation and oft times, the kami's simply do not want to make custom modifications.

from past experiences, best thing to do is send over a carved model... assuming HI is willing of course.

but to answer your questions, yes, it has been done. the YCS, the various Foxy Folly generations, the Sarge, Munk Cleaver, a falcata, and etc.

all these successful models however were done on a multiple order scale however.

i have one WWII that was custom modded (bought second hand). steel habaki and butt cap, very long cylindrical handle, lighter, and a sharp point. almost a siru with a "belly".
 
Bill was loath to take custom orders, because so many did not meet customer expectations, even with drawings or even a model. A wood model is the best way to go. Yangdu is more receptive to projects but caution must be used. You would have to run your idea by her and see.


munk
 
i have not seen a patang sword available for quite some time now...
what you normally see available now is the bhutan sword which is a patang without a bolster :)
as for a custom double edged version... try dropping auntie yangdu a line and see what happens :D

i would like to see a double edged tibetan sword :cool: :thumbup:
 
Jaiofspam: "i would like to see a double edged tibetan sword"

MY RESPONSE: Wow, that would be impressive - the Tibetan sword is beautiful. I'm thinking of a double edged short sword or knife that is 16" + overall length.
 
the manjushree and dukti are both double edged swords available from HI :D :thumbup:
 
What I have in mind would be a 16+ knife similar to an Arkansas Toothpick. It's almost imposible to find one that is both affordable and high quality.
 
JohnnyRockets said:
What I have in mind would be a 16+ knife similar to an Arkansas Toothpick. It's almost imposible to find one that is both affordable and high quality.
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Dave Hahn said:
... yes, it has been done. the YCS, the various Foxy Folly generations, the Sarge, Munk Cleaver, a falcata, and etc.

all these successful models however were done on a multiple order scale however.
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I suspect that there might be enough interest in a Arkansas Toothpick on
a multiple order basis to make it a feasible project, for the reasons you give. My suggestions here are bases on watching the evolution of past successful projects like the Cherokee Rose.

To guage the interest, you might try starting a thread titled something like "Interested in an HI Arkansas Toothpick?" You should also furnish the specs on what defines an Arkansas Toothpick to YOU. Be aware that what people may be interested in may be a little to a lot different than what you have in mind, ie many folks many want one, only not quite that long.

Typically, it seems to take at least 12-20 people willing to commit to buy before things go any further. At that point, you should run it by Yangdu,
to see if HI is interested. If so, providing a model for the Kamis to look at seems to be the best way to go. The better the model, the better the result. There have been too many odd prototypes and total disappointments when only drawings were supplied.

At this point there will be one or more rounds of the following:
The Kamis will make one or more prototypes, based on their understanding of what is wanted. They will then send them to Yangdu. She will critique them. If they seem close enough, she will have someone else, usually
the person "heading" the project try it out, to see if is really what is
wanted. Any suggestions, criticisms, etc. will be sent back to the kamis.

When everyone is satisfied, a run will be made of the number of knives committed to. If there is remaining interest, more runs may be made.
If the interest persists on an ongoing basis, it may become part of the
standard HI lineup.

Good Luck,

John
 
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