Hello knife makers!
I am curious what it would cost to have the following design made:
It's a very simple design. The blade is a Kephart pattern and the handle design has been done a million times before. Its the details that are important to me. Here are some specs:
-Blade-
Length: 3.5"
Thickness: 7/64
Width: 7/8 - 1"
Steel: 1095 or O1
Grind: Scandi
Grind Angle: Around 22 overall (11 per side)
Finish: Polished (I am not looking for a mirror, more like a SAK)
Spine: 90 degree
Hardness: 57 - 58 HRC
-Handle-
Tang: Full
Bolster: Nickel or Stainless steel
Bolster Thickness: 1/8
Length: Around 4.25"
Contour: Look at the Mora Pro series for a good example of the contour type I am looking for.
Handle Thickness: Around 7/8"
Handle Material: Polished Reindeer/Stag Antler* (see below for more info)
Pins: Nickel or Stainless Steel
Spacer: Thin black
Lanyard Hole: None
-Sheath-
Material: Leather
Color: Black
Notes: It will primarily be hung around the neck
The image seems to make the blade point broader than intended, if you are looking for a better idea of the blade profile just google "Kephart knife" and look at the images. You'll find several there that give a much better idea to the design I am intending. The knife itself will primarily be used as a general camp/backpacking and wood carving blade. Also, the lighter weight the better. So feel free to drill a few extra holes under the scales.
* For the handle material I'd really like something like this: Click Here. I like the look of white polished antler, however I am not a huge fan of the harder darker outer layers of the antler. Stabilized would be preferred, although I don't know much about stabilized antler, so I am open to discussion and thoughts on that detail.
That's pretty much it!
I am curious what it would cost to have the following design made:
It's a very simple design. The blade is a Kephart pattern and the handle design has been done a million times before. Its the details that are important to me. Here are some specs:
-Blade-
Length: 3.5"
Thickness: 7/64
Width: 7/8 - 1"
Steel: 1095 or O1
Grind: Scandi
Grind Angle: Around 22 overall (11 per side)
Finish: Polished (I am not looking for a mirror, more like a SAK)
Spine: 90 degree
Hardness: 57 - 58 HRC
-Handle-
Tang: Full
Bolster: Nickel or Stainless steel
Bolster Thickness: 1/8
Length: Around 4.25"
Contour: Look at the Mora Pro series for a good example of the contour type I am looking for.
Handle Thickness: Around 7/8"
Handle Material: Polished Reindeer/Stag Antler* (see below for more info)
Pins: Nickel or Stainless Steel
Spacer: Thin black
Lanyard Hole: None
-Sheath-
Material: Leather
Color: Black
Notes: It will primarily be hung around the neck
The image seems to make the blade point broader than intended, if you are looking for a better idea of the blade profile just google "Kephart knife" and look at the images. You'll find several there that give a much better idea to the design I am intending. The knife itself will primarily be used as a general camp/backpacking and wood carving blade. Also, the lighter weight the better. So feel free to drill a few extra holes under the scales.
* For the handle material I'd really like something like this: Click Here. I like the look of white polished antler, however I am not a huge fan of the harder darker outer layers of the antler. Stabilized would be preferred, although I don't know much about stabilized antler, so I am open to discussion and thoughts on that detail.
That's pretty much it!
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