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Folding Bushcraft Knife that is usable/comfortable - by Daniel Koster

Discussion in 'Koster Knives' started by Daniel Koster, Feb 26, 2013.

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Can a folding bushcraft knife compete with the fixed blade version?

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  1. Mar 9, 2013 #101
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I am strongly considering a nail nick option.
     
  2. Mar 11, 2013 #102
    coop7

    coop7

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    I was hoping you'd say this!
     
  3. Mar 11, 2013 #103
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Yes - I've been surprised by the number of international customers who have responded so far and I do try my best to take care of you guys!

    Plus, it is something I wanted to try out anyway. Just more tooling to order. :D

    Dan
     
  4. Mar 11, 2013 #104
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Update pics!

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    Everything is pretty much roughed-out, ready to start finishing. Blade has been heat-treated.

    I am going to go ahead and finish out this folder and then beat on it to see how it stands up. ;)

    Dan
     
  5. Mar 11, 2013 #105
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    And here's the latest design drawing. A couple small changes - moved the stop pin slightly, going to try a "notch" for the lock bar on the next one. Also, figured I'd show it with a nail nick to get your reaction.

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    What do you think?

    Dan
     
  6. Mar 11, 2013 #106
    Jeff Jenness

    Jeff Jenness

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    Dan,

    Nice progress! I really like your prototype.

    I had a question about the "notch" in the lock bar. Has this lock been done before? This looks like a "front" back-lock of sorts where the lock works off a shearing force. Of course, here you also have compression along the lock face of the liner lock. I would think that the blade tang would feel most the shearing force, so you may want to beef that up some since it just a small "bump" on the blade tang. It's a nice idea and looks like it holds some promise. I'd wonder about the mechanics and wear after awhile, but it seems that it would be pretty durable. Great job!

    I think I would prefer the nail nick.

    You really are making it difficult for me to resist buying one of these knives! So, I will make a deal with you. When you go full-flat grind, I want the number one spot on the list, ok? :)

    Jeff
     
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  7. Mar 11, 2013 #107
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I'm not 100% certain this will even be doable because it will be very hard to keep all 6 surfaces square to each other. But, it's worth a shot - especially with a few shots of carbidizing to make up the difference. ;)

    Dan
     
  8. Mar 11, 2013 #108
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I'm not 100% certain this will even be doable because it will be very hard to keep all 6 surfaces square to each other. But, it's worth a shot - especially with a few shots of carbidizing to make up the difference. ;)

    Dan
     
  9. Mar 11, 2013 #109
    tknife

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    That is looking awesome! Keep the update pics coming :D
     
  10. Mar 12, 2013 #110
    Meteu

    Meteu

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    Impressive! I'm in for one.
     
  11. Mar 12, 2013 #111
    lightleak

    lightleak

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    This prototype definitely already has the WOW factor. The only problem it has will be solved with the nail nick, haha. Sooo much more elegant and reasonable compared to the hole in my opinion. Great.
     
  12. Mar 12, 2013 #112
    coop7

    coop7

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    Have you considered a lanyard hole? Proto looks incredible by the way!
     
  13. Mar 12, 2013 #113
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    1st Prototype is now finished!


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    Quick fuzz stick - no hot spots. About 90% as comfy as a fixed blade and clearly beats the pants of any folders I've ever owned. :eek:

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    And here's the money shot - batoning through a piece of dried wood - it's hard to tell, but I'm about an inch or so into it. I used the log above the knife to baton it.

    No lock damage, no change in lock-up, no blade-play, nothing.

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    So far, so good. :thumbup:


    Dan
     
    Last edited: Mar 13, 2013
  14. Mar 12, 2013 #114
    machineage

    machineage

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    Good gad Dan, that pic update from yesterday is just incredible. Do those scales have a purpleish tint to them? That is the knife I would want. And the blade hamon just completes the package. I need look no further! Please help me Dan. PLLLeaasse.
     
  15. Mar 12, 2013 #115
    Fancier

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    It looks like the main difference in the handle shape between your prototype and your fixed Bushcrafter are the gaps between the scales.
    Is that what reduces the comfort level?
    That is good looking knife already! Thanks for the pictures!
     
  16. Mar 12, 2013 #116
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I take Paypal and Visa.


    !!! :eek: :D :p LOL
     
  17. Mar 12, 2013 #117
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Yes - that is correct. It's not really that noticeable though, because you put a lot more pressure on the palm of your hand compared to your fingertips. Also, I not only deburred the inside of the framers/liners I radiussed them - quite soft to the touch.
     
  18. Mar 12, 2013 #118
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    You'll see there is a lanyard in there now. ;)
     
  19. Mar 12, 2013 #119
    Jeff Jenness

    Jeff Jenness

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    Ok, I'm sold. That is one sweet package!
     
  20. Mar 12, 2013 #120
    discdoggin

    discdoggin

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    I like the thumb hole, personally. My only question with a nail nick, is would opening be easier if the nick was a little more centered, rather than so close to the pivot? Looks as if it would pinch open pretty easily if the blade were gripped near to the tip... Either way, proto looks like there's some flaws, you should send it to me so I can verify/debunk this myth. :rolleyes: :D

    DD
     
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