I came across this Build on YouTube...

[Bob Denman]

I'm curious about what you guys think of this design's potential.

 

[Old Biker]

It is to bulky closed, and appears to be difficult to get started closing.

O.B.

 

[Mister Coffee]

It's not just a knife. It's a hobby.

 

[Bob Denman]

I wonder if further development; could bring some functional improvement?

 

[glassjawTX]

CRKT would like to know your location

 

[Bob Denman]

Me? Am I in trouble?

 

[Alberta Ed]

That's interesting, but seems a bit complicated.

 

[glassjawTX]

Me? Am I in trouble?

Nah, I was just making a joke about that looking like something CRKT would end up making. They have some quirky knives that this would fit right in line with.

 

[Bob Denman]

I just thought that it was interesting to watch the build, and I (While NOT being a mechanical engineer!) thought it might be able to be made to work smoother, and fully retract the blade. The geometry of the linkages seemed to be limiting the movement...

 

[Bob Denman]

Nah, I was just making a joke about that looking like something CRKT would end up making. They have some quirky knives that this would fit right in line with.

You scared me! I was waiting for the Black Helicopters to be overhead...

 

[bubafett317]

Interesting and different to say the least, but not my style. Looks well made and solid though.

 

[Old Biker]

I just thought that it was interesting to watch the build, and I (While NOT being a mechanical engineer!) thought it might be able to be made to work smoother, and fully retract the blade. The geometry of the linkages seemed to be limiting the movement...

Smoother, maybe. Fully retract the blade, No. The handle pivot is in the way. If it was made to retract much further, that pivot would hit the cutting edge of the blade a dull a spot.

O.B.

 

[shane45-1911]

Looks like a good way to lose a finger when closing that thing.

 

[unwisefool]

That thing looks like it would open accidentally in your pocket and try to eat an artery

 

[Bob Denman]

Smoother, maybe. Fully retract the blade, No. The handle pivot is in the way. If it was made to retract much further, that pivot would hit the cutting edge of the blade a dull a spot.

O.B.

If the rear link was a bit longer: wouldn't that pull the blade further to the rear?

 

[Old Biker]

If the rear link was a bit longer: wouldn't that pull the blade further to the rear?

The pivot in the center of the handle, and the bar it attaches to, would have to move towards the spine of the blade. That's not possible.

And a shot of it open

O.B.

 

[abcdef]

Rube Goldberg knock off?

 

[Danke42]

Looks like a good way to lose a finger when closing that thing.

You won't loose it. It'll be right there on the floor.

 

[gazz98]

I can appreciate the engineering, design, and effort put into the making of the knife.

Would I carry or buy one? Nope. As mentioned, when closed, it isn't an ideal shape.

 

[Spears]

Always a problem when no credit given to original designer.

This knife is (likely) inspired by the Scorpiodesign (German Knifemaker/Metal Artist) Shapeshifter (original concept, design, and knife).

Cool concept and I've always wanted one. Though, all the critiques about carryability and lack of clip are valid and that's probably the main detraction besides the two-handed opening necessity. Really like the M. C. Escher-esque way the handles nestle when opened.