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So fellas and ladies,
I am new to this forum, but a regular at Bushcraft USA and Survivalistboards, and I am no stranger to blades, they are one of my favorite things, each it's own work of art. As the years have blown by, I have learned what I like about knives and what I don't. I have no tools to make knives nor have I ever attempted to, but alas I am at an impass. I own tons of knives and yet none of them are exactly what I really desire, some are much closer to ideal than others.
So my problem is I really want a specific knife and I see it in my head clearly, yet I lack the skill, know how, and tools to create it.
So I will start here, I am looking for a Blade Crafter to create or allow me to work with them to create this vision I have.
Here is a link of the closest production to my vision,
http://www.google.com/search?q=red+...niv&sa=X&ei=elrXUIC2J8ybjALOwoEQ&ved=0CD4QsAQ
I love this knife design, however after seeing the tang design, the immense size, and handle I am left wanting something a wee bit different.
Keeping the image in mind of the Red Rock Raptor, I am looking for these more specific specs,
7"-8" Blade length,
5" Handle length,
Full Flat Exposed Tang w/lanyard hole(s),
3/16"-1/4" thickness,
Scandi, Convex, or Sabre grind, possible Full Flat,
1095, 5160, O1, H1, or A1 steel,
Micarta Handle Scales with Bow Drill Divots,
Finger Choil,
Light Thumb Ramp Jimping,
Anyone out there who can help me out? I am in no super big hurry as I would likely need a little time to put funds togather for this blade, but I am looking foward to either doing business with or working with an Oregon maker (no offense to you who are from elsewhere, I would just like to keep jobs and money local).
All responses are welcome, and there is plenty of wiggle room for suggestion and creativity.
Thank You Everyone.
I am new to this forum, but a regular at Bushcraft USA and Survivalistboards, and I am no stranger to blades, they are one of my favorite things, each it's own work of art. As the years have blown by, I have learned what I like about knives and what I don't. I have no tools to make knives nor have I ever attempted to, but alas I am at an impass. I own tons of knives and yet none of them are exactly what I really desire, some are much closer to ideal than others.
So my problem is I really want a specific knife and I see it in my head clearly, yet I lack the skill, know how, and tools to create it.
So I will start here, I am looking for a Blade Crafter to create or allow me to work with them to create this vision I have.
Here is a link of the closest production to my vision,
http://www.google.com/search?q=red+...niv&sa=X&ei=elrXUIC2J8ybjALOwoEQ&ved=0CD4QsAQ
I love this knife design, however after seeing the tang design, the immense size, and handle I am left wanting something a wee bit different.
Keeping the image in mind of the Red Rock Raptor, I am looking for these more specific specs,
7"-8" Blade length,
5" Handle length,
Full Flat Exposed Tang w/lanyard hole(s),
3/16"-1/4" thickness,
Scandi, Convex, or Sabre grind, possible Full Flat,
1095, 5160, O1, H1, or A1 steel,
Micarta Handle Scales with Bow Drill Divots,
Finger Choil,
Light Thumb Ramp Jimping,
Anyone out there who can help me out? I am in no super big hurry as I would likely need a little time to put funds togather for this blade, but I am looking foward to either doing business with or working with an Oregon maker (no offense to you who are from elsewhere, I would just like to keep jobs and money local).
All responses are welcome, and there is plenty of wiggle room for suggestion and creativity.
Thank You Everyone.
, I am in Southern Oregon near Medford as Ryan has said.
