knife design

Justin Schmidt

Justin Schmidt

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ok so I'm a couple of weeks away from being able to make my fist knife but 24/7 all I've done is read and watch youtube videos on the craft so I'm kind of obsessed. these are 2 of my drawings I've done I'd love some feedback or constructive criticism. I've got thick skin so no worries. thank you all
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I had to download the images to see them. I say keep on sketching. The aid of a straightedge ruler, and some hard curves will help smooth things out so you can really see the shape and proportions. I often use random objects to help me sketch, such as a water bottle cap, a plate, or a beer can. Don't be too attached to a sketch, just keep trying more iterations.
 
stupid phone won't let me upload photos. I've tried imagur, imageshack.us, and photobucket just ain't happening
 
That one worked! Perhaps you could use some graph paper and set yourself dimensions so all lines of the knife have something to reference off of.
 
Your blade designs look good for the fist 2 Mabey raise the grind a little higher in the first one to wars the ricasso.

The first 2 just need some handle adjustments .

The wharncliff doesn't look bad either .... to help with your handle design
Try making a template out of wood or what ever you have access to that is easy to shape but hard enough to get a feel ( model clay that gets hard?).

Either way once you get it in your hand it will tell you what to change :)
 
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