How Much Would You Pay?

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Imagine this. You are miles away from your vehicle, and are splitting small pieces of wood for your campfire. Suddenly your knife breaks in half (not a JK!) What do you do? How much would you pay to have a small, handy, tough back up knife like the Scalpel? This would make a great backup to your main blade, and with the two holes, you could cord wrap it, or lash it to a pole.

The specs:
5" overall
2" cutting edge
1/8" thick O1 steel
Both sides ground
3/4" tall
Kydex sheath



 
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I would probably be in Sean's price range, maybe a little more for a knife like that if I was looking for one. Would it be possible to chamfer those holes? I think that would make them a little more comfortable to hold and use.
 
cbwoods67 said:
I would probably be in Sean's price range, maybe a little more for a knife like that if I was looking for one. Would it be possible to chamfer those holes? I think that would make them a little more comfortable to hold and use.
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The holes will be chamfered, this is just a blank, not even heat treated. I`m kind of wondering how it would be with thin micarta scales.
 
1st of all - why would you go out into the woods without your JK O1 steel knife? :eek: :confused:

No scales - if anything sell it with 2' +/- of parachord so that it could be wrapped and then with the wrapping is handy to lash on a pole or handle. Ease all the handle edges and holes so that they won't fray the chord.

Now you are pushing $45.00 to $65.00. I would definitely try to keep the price under $65.00. Don't know what is realistic.
 
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My first thought was... I would love to put some thin micarta scales on one.:thumbup:
Second thought was $40-50 would be a good price point.
I do like Ray's idea of including some paracord for handle wrapping, but make it 4 feet so you could gut it & use the inner strands for snares, repairs and fishing.

My last thought is how about going thin & offering it in 1/16"?
 
mykel m said:
My first thought was... I would love to put some thin micarta scales on one.:thumbup:
Second thought was $40-50 would be a good price point.
I do like Ray's idea of including some paracord for handle wrapping, but make it 4 feet so you could gut it & use the inner strands for snares, repairs and fishing.

My last thought is how about going thin & offering it in 1/16"?
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Thank you for posting my thoughts, Mykel.:thumbup:
 
JK Knives said:
The holes will be chamfered, this is just a blank, not even heat treated. I`m kind of wondering how it would be with thin micarta scales.
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I always wear a necker in about this same pattern when I'm out in the woods just for that very reason, as a back-up. I'm not a cord wrap fan, so one in thin micarta would be my preference. If you kept them in the $75 range I would think they would sell very well, I'll order one right now if you offer it in a leather necker sheath and thin micarta. Brad.
 
I think in the $65 range would be good if you can swing it. I would offer the cord wrap as standard, with thin micarta as an extra.
 
$70. Don't underprice it. I think it's a nice piece. No scales. Cord wrapped and a basic kydex sheath.
 
If possible I would do a base model and then let options be selected. Some may not even want it with a sheath. A back pocket sheath would likely be my choice if it was an option. I would offer a bare one, $x more for cord wrap, or $x more for the micarta for those who prefer that. Maybe hollows under the handles for a bit of gear and large screws which would let you remove the handles with a coin if needed so it could be lashed as you mentioned.

I like it, and the idea; throwing options out there.
 
Has anything become of this idea? I like it (with thin micarta handles & a simple sheath) and wouldn't mind ordering one if it was in the ~$60-65 range...
 
Thin micarta, IWB loop, simple kydex, done deal.
I'd pay $80 for that at least.
From a known maker like you if the 'carta was nice I'd be at at least $110.
Just to get some experience with O1 I'd but it if it fit my style color wise.
 
JK Knives said:
I`m still considering doing this.
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Looking forward to what you come up with. I can't tell you how many times I've went back to look at this knife. If I were to make any changes I would like to see an inch added to the OAL.
 
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