Ergo lightweight hiker knife

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IH8U

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I posted this over in the makers section, but figured some of you guys would enjoy it.

I just finished this one up, well I have a bit more polishing to do, but she good enough to show off. This is my 3rd blade and my best one thus far. I think of it as an ergo hiker model.

Let me know what you think, thanks.

Specs:

1095 with a minor hardening line
grind - flat
OAL - 7 3/8ths
blade tip to slab - 3 3/8ths
cutting edge - 3 1/16 th
blade thickness - 1/8th
blade width - 1 ¼
weight – 4.1 oz
weight with sheath – 5.2 oz
Curly maple slabs
thumb grooves
1/4 brass tubes
light weight tooled leather (JD colors)

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You really knocked that out of the park, man! Hell of a third knife. Love the wood and the proportions, looks very comfy to hold. Very clean leather work. :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
Looks great!! Especially for a 3rd blade. I, personally, like finger choils, but I realize that is a personal preference rather than a universal constant. The choice of handle material looks extremely nice as well. My personal choice would be a synthetic such as micarta or G10 for a user outdoor knife, but I have to agree that the wood is much more asthetically pleasing. Overall, my opinion of your blade is: Looks to be well made and satisfying to look at. Blade shape is right up my alley. I personally would prefer a choil and micarta handles, but that takes nothing away from your knife. Great Job!!!
 
wow.. very nice indeed...:eek: looks like a great field knife.. perfect size IMO...:thumbup: cool pics too...:D
 
Wow buddy that's awesome ! Anyone would be proud to have that in their collection !!!!
 
Good-looking knife. :thumbup: Looks very functional and also pretty. The sheath looks great, too! Personally, I would prefer it without the guard. It seems rather unnecessary, since there is already a very large drop from the handle to the edge.
 
Look here, this is a knife that is an excellent combination of ergonomic use AND attractive to look at!

Some excellent craftsmanship here both on the blade and scales, the sheath looks well above average too:thumbup:

A most promising and credible knife thanks.
 
Very nice. Perfect size for a woods walker type of blade. Just a personal thing, but I could do without the extended finger guard, but other than that, it's a hit.:thumbup:
 
Elen said:
Good-looking knife. :thumbup: Looks very functional and also pretty. The sheath looks great, too! Personally, I would prefer it without the guard. It seems rather unnecessary, since there is already a very large drop from the handle to the edge.
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That speaks for me too. The guard business is an unnecessary obstruction to getting it flat on a cutting board, meaning you have to cut off the edge and that is always a pain. Other than that it is splendid.
 
Nice job! I hope my efforts look half as good as that when I get through with them. Really great!!
 
Thanks all! I appreciate the feedback. This one had a steep learning curve for me, but it should only help in the long run. I have a few more of this type of blade drawn up, I'll see what it looks like without the protruding guard. I think I will try a bushcrafter next, I just have to make another parts order.
 
I think it is time for you to get a knifemaker membership and start selling.

Thats a beaut!!!!!
 
Knife is great - the stamping your doing on your sheaths is getting there too - you are learning how hard to hit that tool I see.

I love the mirror polish. Shows great attention to detail.

Ergo as in 'ergonomic' or ergo and is Latin for 'therefore'?

TRF
 
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