Help design our new fillet knife!

[North Arm Knives]

Here is a quick peak at what the latest prototypes look like! Scales are blue G10 because we happened to have some extra laying around. It isn't super visible in the photos but there is a fish scale pattern milled into the scales for grip and aesthetics. Steel is CPM S35VN. Five of them are about to go in the oven! More photos after HT

 

[North Arm Knives]

Do you guys think a belt loop is necessary on a fillet knife sheath? I've never carried a fillet knife on my belt, do any of you?

 

[dipbait]

I use to carry one on my belt when I was fishing. They are not very good fishing knives so now I just leave a couple in my truck.

 

[Scott Hanson]

I do not carry one on my belt but I have guys that do carry them on their belts,so I think I would include a belt loop.

 

[North Arm Knives]

I use to carry one on my belt when I was fishing. They are not very good fishing knives so now I just leave a couple in my truck.

so would your vote be to skip the belt loop, or put one on anyway?

 

[lazy otter]

Could always make a removable belt loop or tech lok or 1 of the other mounting systems out there?

 

[Brad "the butcher"]

skip the loop man, nobody carries a thin 8 or 9 in blade on the hip when fishing.

I would never gut a fish on shore with my fillet, no rocks and sand for the long scalpel.

 

[dipbait]

Id say stick it on there. There maybe a time where a person would need one .

 

[Scott Hanson]

If you don't include a belt loop people will probably complain it doesn't have one.

 

[North Arm Knives]

If you don't include a belt loop people will probably complain it doesn't have one.

Yea I hear ya. We'll probably do some sort of detachable system; got an idea for something fairly neat...

 

[North Arm Knives]

Here are some better photos of the latest prototype! For now we've implemented a detachable belt loop using Chicago screws, the system we have in mind is sleeker but we're waiting for hardware. I think its time to build a bigger light-box...

 

[Mack]

That is one sharp looking setup. I wonder how grippy it is when your hands are all slimy? They look great for the job.

 

[lazy otter]

And when can I buy 1....ha!

 

[North Arm Knives]

thanks guys!

@lazy otter: we're hoping to have them available around the end of November, we'll keep you posted!

 

[North Arm Knives]

At the moment we are waiting for feedback from our beta testers on how the knife performs. Once we have input we'll make any necessary changes; Then we'll be ready to put the knife into production!

On another note we've decided on a name for the knife! It will be called the Kermode.

 

[Mack]

At the moment we are waiting for feedback from our beta testers on how the knife performs. Once we have input we'll make any necessary changes; Then we'll be ready to put the knife into production!

On another note we've decided on a name for the knife! It will be called the Kermode.

The Spirit Bear. Great name!!!

 

[lazy otter]

Will you be able to pick your own scales and liners?

 

[North Arm Knives]

For the most part we don't do custom scales etc. We will be introducing wood scales in the near future; If unique is what you're after the wood grain will make each knife different from the next

Will you be able to pick your own scales and liners?

 

[lazy otter]

I really liked that Orange that's why I asked.

 

[North Arm Knives]

The Orange definitely suits it! We'll be offering it in orange black and the blue above to begin with.
We just happened to have a chunk of blue handy when we we're doing the prototypes.

I really liked that Orange that's why I asked.