Introducing a new style/line

[stephanfowler]

So I've been talking to several friends in the local PD and FD lately about making them some heavy duty knives that carry comfortably and can be beat all to hell and take it.

here's the first batch I came up with
a couple different different styles all 3.5" to 4" blade with .25" spine.
forge finished flats

this batch is 1084 but I'll do 52100 also.

I'm going to start offering these with Micarta and a leather sheath

and for this style specifically I will offer a 100% warranty including abuse
I haven't managed to break one yet without using a heck of a cheater bar or a big hammer......

Thanks for looking
Stephan

 

[thegeek574]

I love it. especially the red liners and the holes at the back. What are prices going to look like?

 

[silver_pilate]

Looks good! What type of fasteners are in the handle?

--nathan

 

[stephanfowler]

I love it. especially the red liners and the holes at the back. What are prices going to look like?

I don't think they allow that type of conversation in the open forum here, I'd be glad to PM with you if your interested.

Looks good! What type of fasteners are in the handle?

--nathan

These one's are 1/8" stainless pins, I may move to corbys if I have any issues but I don't expect to.

 

[thegeek574]

Can you give a general figure or a link? you have the right membership, I think.

 

[AVigil]

I love seeing knives that actually will be used.

They look great

 

[David Sharp]

I like those a lot; very nice!

 

[DEllis]

I'd say mission accomplished.....those look tough. I am having trouble deciding which is my favorite.
Darcy

 

[jdm61]

Pretty slick little knives, my friend. I wish you the best of luck on this new endeavor. I think that you are onto something.:thumbup:

 

[stephanfowler]

for those interested, there is some more information here:

http://fowlerblades.com/brute-knives/

 

[Hengelo_77]

I like the drop point best

 

[Remyrw]

+1 on the drop point. I'd like to see more of a shape to the front of the scales to spiff them up a bit, but I like it. I've thought about something similar with my local services but I've been told that their admins are almost all absolute sticklers for "approved gear and approved gear only".
Maybe make a true sheepsfoot version too? The guys cutting people out of cars and such like those. I did a fairly thin one for a medic early on in my knife making, but he works for a private company not government.

In order, I like the drop point, then the wharny then the clip. I think with the smaller blade I'd often wind up with my thumb forward enough to be on the false edge during hard use. Visually it's great though, and everyone holds a knife differently, I just tend to get my thumb way forward so I'm biased.