Free Custom fighting knife

I like this design because...

  • Knife A Clip Point

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  • Knife B Tanto Point

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  • Knife C Double Edge

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  • There all no good here's my Idea!

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I like C a lot. The double edge looks nicely implemented, and the tip looks like a good combination of piercing ability and strength. The convex grind for the top edge coupled with the flat grind for the bottom seems like a good way to maximize the effectiveness of each edge for its purpose, while maintaining good blade strength. Nice handle shape also, though as others have commented, I would like fewer pins. I like the hollow pins you used on A. Really a hardcore fighting knife.
 
Like Knife A best though C is darn nice too - the handle on A looks very comfortable & secure, seems like it would be very good in reverse grip which is my normal style. Blade C is nice but never found needed that much sharpened on top - like the short clip on A though might extend it just a little - good for nasty quick backcuts. Also like having the thicker spine of A. All three are very nice but A floats my boat.

Bill :cool:
 
Knife A all the way!

"A" has the perfect belly for deep slashing cuts without a long sweeping clumsy profile. The handle to blade ratio looks PERFECT making the knife look extremely quick in the hand (Not too blade heavy). The ability to use a knife "Quickly" is one of the most important aspects of blade play. This knife just looks fast and easy to control. The handle is good, leave the finger groove. Don't worry about needing to switch grips, it is overrated and will probably never be needed. Once you have a solid grip on your knife, don't compromise it. I like the o1 steel in a blade that might see some hard impacts such as bone, jacket zippers, or even other blades. This design is also a good utility design and lends itself well to other tasks. I also like the pins, it is important to have “Just the right amount” of pins and this knife does not have too many. The handle on this knife looks PERFECT. The way it is shaped and sculpted adds to the beauty of the blade making it a perfect package. It is not a blocky as knife B nor is it as long and intimidating as knife C. I think it is the perfect blend of art and utility. The only thing I would do is add a sharpened clip for back cutting.
 
I just like the overall look of "A"

It's a design that works together, handle shape and size, grinds and a blade that has practical use potential besides being a pure fighter.

Of course:p all three are pretty sweet!
 
I ppersonally prefer knife A because of the three, it is the one that could most readily double as a work knife. Knife C looks great, but I've always been leary of double edge knifes, even in fighters (don't quite know why -- just personal preserence). O1 really is a great steel (although it's a tough call over the ats-34). I guess in a fighter I'd still go O1.

-Al-
 
I know that sometimes materials can be important enough to override all other factors. However, that is not the case in comparing these three knives. By far the most important factor in this comparison, is the design. It is apparent from most of the respondents that the design is even more important than the function.

So, you have a fighter already made with good materials and having a very narrow function. Which design holds true?

Design "A" is a superior design because it accentuates the function inherit in your fighter. It has a strong blade long enough for slashing. It is also pointed and smooth enough for piercing. Further, it has a solid backbone for leverage. The handle is accomodating, with clip and finger cutout.

"B" inhibits deep piercing because of the stongly tapered Tanto point. For slashing, it is good enough, but doesn't have the curve, length and that 'special touch'. There is no finger grip.

"C" would be the best at piercing. The finger grip here makes perfect sense. Slashing is easier through the use of both of its edges. However, as a tool, a lever (come on, you know we'd use it that way for real), and for mashing/crushing/etc. it would be terrible. The double edge severly limits the function, instead of accenting it.
 
Knife A. Clip point is my favorite. It has the ability to be a multi-purpose tool.

Good handle for a big knife like this.

Because it looks like a knife I should have.
 
I don't stand a chance!!! knife A is the absolutelty sweetest knife and IMO the only modification I could possibly think of would be to lose the small hole on the blade. being a NEWBIE, I cannot get into the specifics like the EXPERTS here can, but I can look at my right hand and picture KNIFE A in MY hand and know that it fits EXACTLY. Having a somewhat "distorted strong hand", it has always been dificult, if not impossible, to find a fixed blade that I could hold on to and function with. Knife A's shape and length of the handle is the perfect fixed blade design, and I would NOT change a thing.......wolf
 
I like #3 a lot. The handle is attractive and looks very "grippy". Nice pins too. My suggestion would be that I'd like to see the same blade shape, but with a long, gentle sloped drop from the spine. As it is, it looks like it curves up- which is cool- but I think a long drop point would suit the knife xtra nice! Great looking stuff all around though....
 
Neato unique blade shape, and I prefer the stainless aspect of ATS-34. I like the handle shape with the finger indentation which will give better retention. Handle material is never really that important to me as long as it is "grippy".

One thing I might change is the length of the blade. It looks like the knife may end up being a little forward heavy, which might be good for slashing, but would wear a little in the wrists with too much play. Of course, I'm probably just talking out my @$$, on this one.

DD
 
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I must say that I've really been enjoying the photo's of your knives within the last several months.

As it comes to these, while I am most certainly drawn to the Tanto, it's a very sexy shape, very dangerous. However, overall, the clip-point makes a very solid candidate for combat, as well as, other more peaceful uses. Also, the exposed tang, along with the shaped handles, and the finger choil/guard are really nice features.

I guess that if I had my choice, it would have to be a combination of A and B, a Tanto blade w/ exposed tang, finger choil - though it might suffer a bit as for day-to-day use. But damn if that last picture of a tanto shoved through a solid sheet of steel wasn't incredibly impressive, on a completely visceral level.

Regardless of the winner, hope this helps in your continuing efforts to design the perfect knife, as if that doesn't change from day-to-day ;-)>

Again Robert, great stuff.

Zzzen_Dog
 
i like an impatient jerk voted before i could see the pictures, so i might have voted for knife A, but i would prefer a clipped point recurve, made from 3/16 stock. I would also like rough G10 handles wrapped with resin soaked cord.

I liked all the knives, nice work
 
I love tanto points because of their thrusting/piercing strength. Although this can be said about many styled, tanto's tend to leave a large wound after a thrust and twist. Adding an exposed tang/skull crushes would make the knife even more versatile. Thanks.
-Lev
 
knife A.

My mods...longer clip, sharpened.
drop the pommel slightly.

Thanks for the chance at a knife.
 
The uniqueness of blade C just does it for me. All it needs is the handle from knife A to be perfect. :) And a sheath from Blade-Tech ;)
 
Blade "C" for me, it's got that aggressive look that I like in a knife this size. Looks like it would also be an effective utility piece as well. Would feel well equipped with one of these in the bush.
 
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