Hybrid Knife

ep3757

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Hello to all. Here is something that I have been wanting to make for a while. It is what I would call a hybrid. A cross between a semi traditional pattern with modern materials modern technics for assembly and is 4 1/8" closed. I would like to here your opinions on this knife as to whether you like it or not and why. I'm looking for constructive criticism. Thanks in advance for your comments in advanced.



 
ep3757 said:
Hello to all. Here is something that I have been wanting to make for a while. It is what I would call a hybrid. A cross between a semi traditional pattern with modern materials modern technics for assembly and is 4 1/8" closed. I would like to here your opinions on this knife as to whether you like it or not and why. I'm looking for constructive criticism. Thanks in advance for your comments in advanced.

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Hi Enrique,
thank you for showing this hybrid. Personally, my personal preference goes for this version of the same knife:



I just find it better looking and neat, although I know that some people have some preference for visible screws and like to disassemble their knives.
Both knives are gorgeous, but my vote goes for the more traditional version.
No surprise about this though :p

Fausto
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I like it,it gives aditional option of easy customisation(not that is needed),but i also agree with Fausto's wiev on more traditional version.
 
Enrique I think it looks fantastic & offers a knife to a wider scope of buyers ( best I can figure out how to word what I mean) . There are many knife enthusiasts wanting a knife such as this , looks excellent,as usual.
 
I like the take-apart for ease of keeping it clean, although it looks to thick for its lenth? Yes no?
 
quattromori said:
Both knives are gorgeous, but my vote goes for the more traditional version.
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I'd have to agree with Fausto in this one.

The craftsmanship of both knives is evident; it just pops off the pics. But I don't like the use of the orange liners. I know you do it to add a touch of color. Totally unnecessary, and it detracts from the piece. Just one man's opinion of course.

I also don't like the use of G-10 (micarta?) for the bolster. Maybe I'm just too old-fashioned, but bolsters should be made of metal. Give me steel, or nickle silver in the case of production knives. I don't even think you needed to use a bolster on this knife. Keeping it entirely carbon fiber and making it a shadow would've been better.

I think there's too much going on here. Screws, shield, orange liners, carbon fiber covers with G-10 bolsters -- too busy for my eyes.

Normally I don't like to comment on threads like these. I think an artisan should let his creative juices flow and follow his vision. You asked for opinions though, so there you have it.

- Christian
 
I like the adjustable pivot and the fact you can take it apart. That is a great change of pace :thumbup:

I dont understand why a custom knife would need to have the scales separate from the liners? I think that is a little much for function and the eye.

Looking over the pics again I see that you need to take the covers off to keep the rear end together. That might be hard too get around with the back lock design. Maybe a liner lock would be a better "hybrid"? I just think that too many little screws can lead to a user striping it out or losing one. Something a little more simple would be the key here in my opinion.

I like the idea overall and think you are on to something here, keep up the innovation Mr. Pena :)

Jeff

P.s. Those grinds are simply outstanding sir!
 
I'd be more than happy to have either in my collection.
but
i prefer the version Fausto posted.
 
Outstanding! I love how you have crafted the more traditional style with new materials. Your color combinations really catch the eye.
 
I appreciate what you did here to make things more accessible to the "dis-assembly" crowd. It looks great either way.

However, being a more traditional guy, I am in the camp of metal bolsters and standard pin attachment.

Beautiful work, regardless!
 
ep3757 said:
Hello to all. Here is something that I have been wanting to make for a while. It is what I would call a hybrid. A cross between a semi traditional pattern with modern materials modern technics for assembly and is 4 1/8" closed. I would like to here your opinions on this knife as to whether you like it or not and why. I'm looking for constructive criticism. Thanks in advance for your comments in advanced.

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So, I guess the question is, for real true fans of western swing music, does Lyle Lovett play true western music? Or do we need to stick only to Bob Wills?

My sense that these sorts of categories have things in the dead middle and things on the outer edge. On the edge of traditional? Yes. In the set? I think so.

Is the Buck Ecolite 110 Traditional?
BU110GRS4.jpg


Is the Case Carbon Fiber Sodbuster Traditional?
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In any event, your knife is stunning.

Two questions. Where is your web site and do you offer that knife with a drop point blade?
 
Very nice, Enrique! There certainly is a place in the world of knives for your "modern traditional" design. Like anything else, it's all in the "eye of the beholder".

I've got one or two that I have loosely categorized as "modern traditional".
 
Great knife! Unlike the others, I do appreciate and prefer the screw together construction rather than the pinned version of the same knife. This probably is the best specimen of this type of knives I've ever seen. Kudos!

P.S.- I thought this post was going to be kicked out of the traditionals sub-forum. :)
 
I have no preference regarding pins vs. screws — pins are more traditional, but i can see the value for some (though not me) in disassembly. Beautiful knife — blade, finish, etc. — at least as far as a photo can show. Hand-feel is highly important, too, but can't judge from a photo.

Two changes I'd make:
• Drop point blade (strong preference here)
• Different liner color (cobalt blue? with gray scales such as these)

Are wood scales (cocobolo, say) outside the design envelope? If not, that would be my preference, with brass or gold-anodized liners.

But all in all, a beautiful knife.
 
Cisco Kid said:
Great knife! Unlike the others, I do appreciate and prefer the screw together construction rather than the pinned version of the same knife. This probably is the best specimen of this type of knives I've ever seen. Kudos!

P.S.- I thought this post was going to be kicked out of the traditionals sub-forum. :)
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I did consider that option, although I don't like to see it called "kicked out", moving it to a more appropriate place is a better term.
I'm not looking to open the forum up to discussion and presentation of screw type construction, and may send future similar posts to some other sub forum.
Enrique has and continues to be a respected member of our community. If he hadn't asked for feedback from those traditionalists among us, it might be somewhere else now. The traditional forum seems like the best place for him to get the feedback he's requested.
 
I'd be proud to own a fine piece like. My opinion is going to split the difference. KEEP the adjustable pivot and G10 bolster, but stick with pins for the rest. ;)
 
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