edc design 1.0 to curve or not to curve :)

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So this is a ROUGH idea of what I think a good edc blade would be

I just can't decide to go with the curved or straight or both! Lol

Also can't decide on thickness would everyone rather thin and slicey or a little thicker and more hardy .

Like I said it's a very rough sketch by someone who can't draw lol and the testers were made in about a half hour just to see what they feel like and if there are any Hotspot in the grips .

Let me have your feedback do your worst ;)

Edit they both feel great in multiple grips but the curved one is VERY ergonomic but the straight feels more traditional.

After seeing the pics again I feel as if I should have brought you something better :( but I just wanted some feedback before I make more serious test pieces
 
You could always go a little more subtle on the curve and try to get the best of both worlds...


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Too curved will feel too 'closed', and make sweeping cuts impossible. I've gone through the same process. A little curve is good, but if it is carried too far through the blade, it will end up very... specialized. Also, straighter is easier to grind. Of the two you've presented, I prefer the straight, but go ahead and split the difference with the #3 wood.
 
daizee said:
Too curved will feel too 'closed', and make sweeping cuts impossible. I've gone through the same process. A little curve is good, but if it is carried too far through the blade, it will end up very... specialized. Also, straighter is easier to grind. Of the two you've presented, I prefer the straight, but go ahead and split the difference with the #3 wood.
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Thanks for the insight :)
My main reason for the curve in my head it makes the cutting edge contact first .
And second was to give it more of a "hip" to choke down onto if you needed to chop with it
Also in my mind the curve helps to fight the rotational torque caused by trying to chop with it (I know it's not a chopper lol)

So you think lessen the curve a bit
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A.McPherson said:
You could always go a little more subtle on the curve and try to get the best of both worlds...


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Thanks for the feed back I'll sketch a few trying less curve I just try to make it "flow " to my eyes lol
 
The photos bring up a point for me.Watch a butcher use a boning knife . He uses a boning knife in various positions, edge up, down, to the side and even point backwards . So any curve, finger grooves or other added features will just get in the way ! Those boning knife handles are plain , straight and that's where my liking for a straight handle and blade come from !!
 
^ i second mete... the simpler and closer to neutral your handle configuration is the more versatile it will be in use... which brings me to that finger cut out. I notice in the pictures, your not using it in two out of three grips, and limiting yourself to the rest of the handle so why bother with it? not having it in there would make various other grips more comfortable and allow more of your hand to use the handle.
 
I would say no curve at all. Because one of the main roles for my EDC is food prep, and if I need to chop something on a cutting board, the curve will prevent me from using most of the blade. The handle will make contact against the board before I have the chance to use the belly of the blade.

I guess it just depends on what you plan on your daily cutting needs.
 
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I would say no curve at all. Because one of the main roles for my EDC is food prep, and if I need to chop something on a cutting board, the curve will prevent me from using most of the blade. The handle will make contact against the board before I have the chance to use the belly of the blade.
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I don't see this, in the version in post 5 it looks damn useable to me--I also like the stylistic value of the curve--your various grip positions make it look useable to me. There are plenty of reasons to go straight but I wouldn't let that prevent me from going with the curved version myself. FWIW I have become a fan of thinner stock in the last year or so and I notice a lot of my blades with thicker stock don't handle cutting tasks as well to me. So I would vote for a thinner stock.

Good luck whichever way you go!!

I was editing my post when Stacy posted--so ignore my view--Stacy know what up!!
 
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Depending on your intended use the curve could be great.
A forward pointed blade is more natural for many in a self defense position without any training. The curved handle will lock it in your hand. Even when stabbing your fingers wouldn't slide into the edge.
But if you had made it for that purpose you'd probably not have asked and thus I assume like the previous posters it's probably for edc. There a more neutral handle which doesn't have hot spots even when gripped differently should be best.
 
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First of all thank you all for your time :)

To mete I get what you are saying but it really isn't designed as a boning knife

To rusty razor. I wasn't showing all the grips :) Just the ones where I was choked back for chopping and for defensive roles .
I mainly wanted to show that you could still get a decent grip without being on the choil. One of my favorite grips is where my finger lays on the spine for skinning and fine work .

To Mikel I figured the way the blade makes almost full contact with a cutting board with you fingers still wrapped around it was a good thing for food prep?

To fish and Jens thank you both for not thinking I'm crazy lol
And yes defense is apart of edc in my book .
That's probably a reason I like it because of a slight love for FMA and all fighting arts :).

But it's obvious to cater to a broader range of people I will make both .

To Stacy I heed your advice and will also make another tester without quite so much curve but it just flows so well on paper at least :) thank you for your time Stacy:thumbup:

And Mete and everyone else.

Let me know if the new pics showing different grips changes anything
 
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I like the aesthetics of the curved shape...its visually pleasing, but my personal preference is for a straighter handle for a knife thats going to be put to use. If it were me, I'd make them both, but perhaps without such a radical curve. I'd put the curved one on display and the straight handled one in my pocket. Just my 2 cents and change.
 
Thanks Tony I will make both and I might lessen the curve a little but it really feels to good to let go .
I won't know til I make em and go cut stuff lol
 
Does anybody have any pics of curved blades they have made?
If you guys have made one similar and it just didn't work then I'll go with the more conventional
 
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