knife test/abuse (pic heavy)

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I hope you don't mind me posting this in W&SS but this is where I do a lot of my reading so I thought I'd bounce this off of those of you in here.

I am working on a team knife for a tactical unit (SWAT) and they were wanting something unique to their team. I have been working on coming up with something that has a bit of the "cool" factor (admit it, we all like it) while still maintaining practicality. The overall design is not completely done yet but I think I have a working prototype. This knife is very roughly ground and not real pretty. I made it to test ergonomics. When it was finished I decided to put it through the paces.

First I chopped up a bunch of brass rod with the primary edge. It held up very well. Then I looked over and saw a cinder block. Well, the Busse knives do it.............

I started out slow, just chipping away at the corner
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Finally I just started beating away at it.
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The back edge is what I used to do this with, chisel ground. Held up better than I expected.
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After doing this I started stabbing the tip into the side of the block. I chipped my way about half way through the side before I just got tired and quit. The tip was dulled a bit but still useably sharp.

Please don't take this as a comparison to Busse knives. I was just using the cinder block as a reference and a means by which to test my blade.

Comments welcome.
SDS
 
Thanks.

Steel is 3/16" D2 with a full flat primary grind and a chisel grind on that back edge. It was intended to be used for chopping heavy gauge wire and whatever else needs chopped I guess.

SDS
 
That's a great looking proto you have there. Having a utility chopping edge on the back of the knife is a great idea and, yes, it looks cool too. From the pictures, it looks like it held up very well to chopping on the that block.

Are you looking to keep the handle cord wrapped or will you be putting some scales on it.

It's looking good! I can't wait to see the end result and I'm sure the rest of the team will be happy to have their knives as well.
 
The cord wrap was just something to give the test knife some grip. The final knives will have a much better finish, probably bead blasted, and have G10 or micarta grip scales attached with epoxy and corby bolts.

I'm probably going to make a couple of changes so the final product will likely look a little different but not much.

Thanks for the comments.
SDS
 
looks great Shawn, quite a tough looking knife. although its not really my style, it is definatly great looking for that style of blade. hopfully i can afford to set aside some money and buy somthing from you at the april wanenmacher arms show if you are there.
 
I still haven't heard what the team has decided to do on this so it's still in a bit of limbo. I may try to make some phone calls this week to see what they want to do. It would be nice to get a project like this but the thought of making 30 of the same knife is a bit overwhelming at the same time.


Barberfobic, I won't have a table at the Tulsa show but if I'm free I may try to set up with a friend. I have a few things finished up and several projects I want to try to complete. The next show I'm scheduled to attend is at Sheperd of the Hills in Branson, MO in June.

Ebbtide, the brass rod test would surely be easier on both me and the knife. But it wouldn't be nearly as much fun! ;)

SDS
 
Good to hear it's still out there.

I'm sure you can get some takers on the forum too ;)
 
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