Filework on a Chopper??

Hey Andrew-


What do you think about 154 CM?

Would this be better than D2? I was just scared of its corrosiveness.

It's between these two.
 
Originally posted by Nic Ramirez
I would also like to get your ideas and input on the design that we came up with.
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Okay... Here's my humble 2 cents, then ;^)

First of all: it looks GREAT!

If the chopping power is good enough, you won't need anything like a saw on the back of the blade... If that's the kind of file work you were talking about. I have an old USM8A1 here (with a saw on the back of a 7 inches blade). I've never used the saw at all.

If it's just about esthetics : forget it. Useless designs are for losers/moneymakers.

I would make the point drop a little bit, in order to have some tip penetration efficiency. A survival knive is often used as a spear. The tip should be tough as hell (I broke a few on river beds catching salmon... this sucks) and it should be aligned with the center of the pommel.

The handle scales should be easy to remove, and have large holes in it, to enhance the "spearability" of the knife. Provide the tools for removing the handle scales and place them on the shealth, say alongside the fine grit sharpening stone ;^)

Hope this helps...

David
 
New stats-


Handle: Bead Blasted black Micarta
Blade: 154 CM
Grind: Flat
Finish: Satin
Sheath: Kydex/Nylon
 
Hmmm...I'm not sure which would be more suitable (154-CM vs D2). D2 is slightly more corrosion-prone. I imagine this will be a more light to medium duty knife than a chopper? If so, it should be fine.
 
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