Design opinion wanted

atakach

atakach

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here's one I just profiled, it's obviously not forged this time. The stock is
3/16'' 01,

The o.a. is 14 7/8'' as of now, but i may shorten a tad., and the blade is about about 10'' long. The width at the widest is 1 7/8'', and where the plunge will be is about 1 5/8''.

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If i dont scrap the whole idea and convert to a stick tang, I'm gonna put a nice set of figured walnut on it or, micarta.

Well thats all, just wanted to see what others thought.

thanks for taking the time to look:D
andrew
 
could you draw on it where the grinds and plunge will be?
I like hidden tangs...:)
 
yeah i meant to do that, after the fact though. soon as im done with supper, ill re post pics
 
Here's a quick idea, i'm probably gonna try and keep the plunge about a tight as i can just leaving room enough for my stamp, then start the grind.

the other pic is not exact, but it's similar to what i may do, if i dont like it with scales, and go with the stick tang. if so it'll have a threaded stainless butt cap, and a s.s. guard as well.

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I believe it will be a great design.

If the widest part of the blade is about 1 7/8, it looks like the narrowest is about 1 inch, right? The only thing I would suggest is to have this at least
1 1/8 inch or even 1 3/16 and follow this increase all the way out the back of the handle. This is just a suggestion. You might want to have this as an option, but I have no doubt the design is great. Lin
 
I believe you will execute it well. Personally, that sharp transition at the butt end would look better rounded a bit but I am sure you will only give that knife ONE sharp edge! :D
 
Irwhea, thanks believe it or not it's actually gonna be 1 11/16''at the narrowest and i remeasured, it's 1 15/16'' at the widest.

Mmmotorcycle, thanks and i agree, i'll dull it down just a tad, only so it's not catchy or sharp edged , but still try and keep the crisp profile.

Keith,
Here's the walnut im gonna use, i wet it for the pic.

Doug, thanks alot

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lovley, i just broke one of these scales last eve. i had 3 pieces i cut from the same block luckily, so the grain will still be the same.

also i have been looking at some other designs, and wonder if this would look better with a large swedge?
 
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ok, replaced the broken scale, hear they are so far. But i still got work to do on them.

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still not exactly sur how i wanna grind this.

thanks for looking,

andrew
 
thanks all,

i was waiting for this stuff to dry so i could put another coat on, and decided to start another one, it's gonna have the same type walnut on it, but it'll be a stick tang, with stainless hardware.
 
I like finger grooves which have curvature at the front, and a fairly linear ramp toward the back. Provides consistent and progressive leverage points for various hacking strokes.

Two finger grooves is just ideal for heavy work. A longer handle is the only modification I would suggest for future designs in this genre. 5-6" really adds a lot of utility for a knife like this. In fact, if I were to enter a cutting competition, I would have more than less handle, (like 5 1/2", instead of 5" or less).

I think that handle could support a fairly hefty blade, and I wonder about the necessity for a swedge at all.

That is a very fine, and well thought out handle design, and I like it a lot:thumbup:.Looking forward to seeing the finished result.
 
Lorien said:
I like finger grooves which have curvature at the front, and a fairly linear ramp toward the back. Provides consistent and progressive leverage points for various hacking strokes.

Two finger grooves is just ideal for heavy work. A longer handle is the only modification I would suggest for future designs in this genre. 5-6" really adds a lot of utility for a knife like this. In fact, if I were to enter a cutting competition, I would have more than less handle, (like 5 1/2", instead of 5" or less).

I think that handle could support a fairly hefty blade, and I wonder about the necessity for a swedge at all.

That is a very fine, and well thought out handle design, and I like it a lot:thumbup:.Looking forward to seeing the finished result.
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Lorien, thank alot, and I can see what you mean by the size of the handle, I have small hands and short stubby fingers, basically like a paw, so for me this fits well, and for most it will for during just about any kind of use.

But It does make sense for those competition knives, that they be a little more in the handle end, for better grip.

Thanks again for the :thumbup:
 
Thanks Bruce, and tell your wife thank you as well.

Im just starting to grind on it, so cross your fingers, and we'll see how things turn out soon.
 
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