Help design our new fillet knife!

Handle design for the latest prototype is done! Milling later in the week.

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Okay! I'm ready send me a prototype for long term testing..I'm ready...oh and I doubt you'll get it back unless you send me another 1 to test....lol
 
I'm in seattle, I do salmon fishing, and I pine for a Phil Wilson filet knife, check his stuff out!

Specifically the 9" shelter cover, I like the choil and the nicely swept blade.
 
coldmrk said:
I'm in seattle, I do salmon fishing, and I pine for a Phil Wilson filet knife, check his stuff out!

Specifically the 9" shelter cover, I like the choil and the nicely swept blade.
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He does do nice work and I've looked at the spyderco southfork alot. But I see a company that's just starting out asked for our imput and been active on the thread and it looks good and it's new and I like to try new things. I am not saying at all that Phil wilson he makes great knives and has all my respect...I'd just like to try 1 of these out bad!
 
coldmrk said:
I'm in seattle, I do salmon fishing, and I pine for a Phil Wilson filet knife, check his stuff out!

Specifically the 9" shelter cover, I like the choil and the nicely swept blade.
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He does do nice work and I've looked at the spyderco southfork alot. But I see a company that's just starting out asked for our imput and been active on the thread and it looks good and it's new and I like to try new things. I am not saying at all that Phil wilson he makes great knives and has all my respect...I'd just like to try 1 of these out bad!
 
North Arm Knives said:
Do you mean the counter sinks for the screwheads? or the hex at the center of the screw?
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I think just making them flush with head and handle to eliminate material collecting in the screw holes. Curious how it handles for butcher's grip too. Looks like it'll be a great knife!
 
B34NS said:
I think just making them flush with head and handle to eliminate material collecting in the screw holes. Curious how it handles for butcher's grip too. Looks like it'll be a great knife!
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Thanks! Once we mill one out (later today) we'll have to evaluate how it feels in the hand, as well as how much of a problem the countersinks will be. To make the screw heads flush we'd have to make the scales flat in those areas (which we will if it seems like problem). By the way, what is a "butcher's" grip? Curious because I've never heard that term before

-mike
 
Been following you on Hunting in BC and on here, Glad to see a local knife maker on here.. Im from Delta and actually fish the North Arm and the upper fraser weekly.. The design looks good.. Right now I'm still using the old pacific special with a spoon on the end of the handle... I hope to buy one of these once its released..
 
North Arm Knives said:
Thanks! Once we mill one out (later today) we'll have to evaluate how it feels in the hand, as well as how much of a problem the countersinks will be. To make the screw heads flush we'd have to make the scales flat in those areas (which we will if it seems like problem). By the way, what is a "butcher's" grip? Curious because I've never heard that term before

-mike
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Ah was referring to the tip down reverse grip for detail work around gills etc, just a style thing some butchers and fishmongers use though. With that slight beak on the end I think it'll work out great
 
blacksn95 said:
Been following you on Hunting in BC and on here, Glad to see a local knife maker on here.. Im from Delta and actually fish the North Arm and the upper fraser weekly.. The design looks good.. Right now I'm still using the old pacific special with a spoon on the end of the handle... I hope to buy one of these once its released..
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Good to see another local on Blade Forums! I'll post a few photos later today of the latest update
 
i would suggest offering multiple lengths.
anything over 6 inches would never be purchased or needed by anyone that fishes how/where i do, aka freshwater, inland, canada.
it's simply not necessary.
scales that are easily removable, and a kydex vs leather sheath would be great for cleaning purposes.

stainless is nice. too much of a guard in my opinion, but that is personal preference and is likely a smart move, so i don't believe you should change it.

i like the orange personally. and if you are aiming at salt water persons (based on the blade lengths) you should consider a lanyard hole...

also, any grind that is an easy fix in a pinch, is a good idea.. strange grinds are fun and quirky, but largely, not practical.

fillet knives need to be practical.

as a part of my resume. i have run a fishing and hunting lodge in northern canada for more than a decade. which is helpful, and not helpful at the same time haha... where you might design a knife suited to clean tyee, my focus is on pickerel (walleye), speck (brook trout) and so on, and so forth....
i like your design a lot.
 
if you want to sell to coastal folk, i like your design a lot in a 8+ inch blade.
for a inland fisherman, that is not cleaning coastal salmon, a 6 inch option would be great.

a lanyard hole, and easily cleaned sheath would be a great plus, I.E. kydex.

flexibility with a 6inch blade on canadian inland fish is not of GREAT relevance.
 
nevertwice said:
i would suggest offering multiple lengths.
anything over 6 inches would never be purchased or needed by anyone that fishes how/where i do, aka freshwater, inland, canada.
it's simply not necessary.
scales that are easily removable, and a kydex vs leather sheath would be great for cleaning purposes.

stainless is nice. too much of a guard in my opinion, but that is personal preference and is likely a smart move, so i don't believe you should change it.

i like the orange personally. and if you are aiming at salt water persons (based on the blade lengths) you should consider a lanyard hole...

also, any grind that is an easy fix in a pinch, is a good idea.. strange grinds are fun and quirky, but largely, not practical.

fillet knives need to be practical.

as a part of my resume. i have run a fishing and hunting lodge in northern canada for more than a decade. which is helpful, and not helpful at the same time haha... where you might design a knife suited to clean tyee, my focus is on pickerel (walleye), speck (brook trout) and so on, and so forth....
i like your design a lot.
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You're right, for a person targeting freshwater fish in Canada the 8.5" blade will be too long most of the time; we'll have to consider doing a shorter version for that market. With this knife we are targeting coastal fisherman and anyone targeting larger fish species.

The scales will be removable using a 1/16" allen wrench and the sheath will be Kydex. The stainless blade will be flat "ground" and the handle will feature a lanyard hole.

Hope that addresses your questions! Thanks for the well thought out feedback!
 
well then i'm in!
and i appreciate you responding to my ramblings.

i am not entirely sure it is possible, HOWEVER, if it is: a kydex sheath that is not riveted, but uses bolts of some sort would be a real game changer.
it would aid only the cleaning process. but it could help you have an edge on competitors. i know this would add weight to the sheath/package but fillet knives aren't belt knives generally speaking, so personally, weight is not an issue. the ability to break down a sheath and properly clean it could be helpful. is kydex dishwasher safe? haha without the bolts/rivets in it?
just a thought i've had in my head for a while.
i'll buy the first 6 inch model if it comes around.
 
nevertwice said:
well then i'm in!
and i appreciate you responding to my ramblings.

i am not entirely sure it is possible, HOWEVER, if it is: a kydex sheath that is not riveted, but uses bolts of some sort would be a real game changer.
it would aid only the cleaning process. but it could help you have an edge on competitors. i know this would add weight to the sheath/package but fillet knives aren't belt knives generally speaking, so personally, weight is not an issue. the ability to break down a sheath and properly clean it could be helpful. is kydex dishwasher safe? haha without the bolts/rivets in it?
just a thought i've had in my head for a while.
i'll buy the first 6 inch model if it comes around.
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Not sure about kydex in the dishwasher, we'll have to test it. I'm guessing as long as it doesn't get too hot it'd be fine. Good idea! We'll look into hardware for a take-apart sheath.
 
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