Folder Design Question

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JK Knives

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This pertains to the linerlock folder only. What design would interest you in a folder? For example, would a Nessmuk folder interest you? A Kephart? Scout? Basically, which of my designs, or your own, would you be interested in seeing come to life. I currently have no orders for July scheduled, so it looks like I have some time on my hands. (or go out and get a real job :eek:)
 
Wharncliffe, spey and sheepsfoot blades are my personal favorites for folders, and I'm rather partial to Barlowe-pattern grips.
 
I would love to see a Kephart folder with a handle design that mimics your Keppy handle. A folding scandimuk would be cool as well, same way, with a handle that follows the lines of the fixed blade.
 
The two I mentioned in another post, a kephart and your homage to the 110/112. I think both of those would be cool. I think a pocketmuk or even a muscat would be interesting in a folder too. Not sure if my opinions matter much since I'm already getting one though.
 
The passaround one is pretty sweet. I think a bit pointier blade would be of interest.
 
Im partial to clip points. Not the deep clips like on buck 119s but like the kind on the CRK mountaineers.
 
I`ll see what July brings, if I have materials on hand I`ll make something. I`ve been told that my folders are priced too high, you can get a top of the line production folder for less, so maybe they are not one of my better ideas.
 
Rockywolf said:
The passaround one is pretty sweet. I think a bit pointier blade would be of interest.
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After recieving my Rule #9 I'm hooked on pointy knives. I think a pointy Kephart would be good.
 
Lot`s of good ideas, now I need to decide whether to pursue the folder market or not. A lot of factory competition out there.
 
straight clip (not a fan of concave clips)
drop point
spear (pointy kephart?)
the scout profile isn't bad, but I agree that more of a point might be better. (will have more of an opinion after I get a chance to play with the passaround knife some)

prefer the point to be in-line with the center of the handles. (easier to drill)
Like flippers.
I'm a fan of high saber or flat grinds, am OK with convex and scandi, tend to avoid hollow grinds, -- which is my main complaint about the Buck 110 (yes, it works fine, I just prefer other grinds) -- and hate true chisel grinds on anything but my chisels. (partly because I'm a southpaw)
 
JK Knives said:
I`ve been told that my folders are priced too high, you can get a top of the line production folder for less
top of the line production folder for less
production folder
PRODUCTION
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Need I say more? People are willing to pay $250 for a custom fixed blade but not a custom folder, which requires more complex manufacturing? That doesn't make sense.
 
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