Making a Magnacut "fighter"

Owen K.

Owen K.

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It's saturday and I'm looking for a project. Here's a potential build inspired by the esee 6 but smaller, no finger choil, and a bowie. I'm not sure I like the look of the handle. Is there anything you more experienced makers and enthusiasts see that I could improve for looks or function? I figure it never hurts to get a second or tenth opinion. 20220806_103226.jpg
 
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Danny Linguini said:
Just a suggestion: make what YOU like. If you’re going to sell it at some point, somebody somewhere will like it enough to buy it. If you’re going to keep it for yourself, then who cares what anybody else thinks or wants.

If you ask 100 people what they think you should do, you’re gonna get 100 different answers. Don’t make yourself crazy, make what you think will look good and work well. As I already posted, I think you’ve already got a really nice design. I don’t think there’s a knife ever made that is the epitome of design and functionality. Even the best stuff out there doesn’t fit every hand. Listen to somebody else when you’re making a knife for somebody else. Until then, go with your gut.
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For sure. Mostly just trying to get the best result possible and am a total noob. Still playing around with it. I think this is an improvement on the wood proto. Better angle for the grip, larger guard and slightly shorter blade. At some point I'll just make the damn thing. 20220806_152100.jpg
 
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Owen K. said:
For sure. Mostly just trying to get the best result possible and am a total noob. Still playing around with it. I think this is an improvement on the wood proto. Better angle for the grip, larger guard and slightly shorter blade. At some point I'll just make the damn thing. View attachment 1892429
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Can’t wait to see the finished product. Keep us posted on your progress!
 
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I didn't like the end of the handle in the original. It looks like 4" of hand space. As a member of the big hand club, those types of handles can be *odd* depending on where my pinkie finger sits. Pic #21 is better than the original although there may not be enough space for a big hand. Again, if you are making this for yourself and you have medium hands, disregard this entire post.

One thing about the original ESEE 6 handle, it is a more neutral shape and accommodates a wide range of hand sizes.

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I was gonna say make a wood mock-up, but you did - best thing you can possibly do to investigate a new design! And you could even make a couple more varieties in thick cardboard and then move to wood for the promising contenders, to try various options
 
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gazz98 said:
I didn't like the end of the handle in the original. It looks like 4" of hand space. As a member of the big hand club, those types of handles can be *odd* depending on where my pinkie finger sits. Pic #21 is better than the original although there may not be enough space for a big hand. Again, if you are making this for yourself and you have medium hands, disregard this entire post.

One thing about the original ESEE 6 handle, it is a more neutral shape and accommodates a wide range of hand sizes.

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Yea its for me. Not to sell. Thanks for the input and for showing me what you mean. I have medium-large hands and this feels great to me.
 
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Owen K. said:
Not to be an idiot, but where does he say that? I watched his video and got the impression that 60-64 was the range. Closer to 60 for toughness and higher for more edge retention. In this build I value toughness over edge retention.
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Yes, that's correct. I did one at 62 with that in mind. I'm also finishing a couple kitchen knives at 63. I think you are on the right track.
 
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Owen K. said:
Not to be an idiot, but where does he say that? I watched his video and got the impression that 60-64 was the range. Closer to 60 for toughness and higher for more edge retention. In this build I value toughness over edge retention.
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OK yes, I am partly wrong, I went and looked, and 60 HRC is about as low as you want.
I was thinking 63-64 because lower then that (down to about 60) your not really getting much of an increase in toughness, so the way I see it, you’ll have better all around performance at 63-64 HRC, plus at higher hardness you get better edge stability. but not to say you can’t go lower then That! And at the end of the day it’s for you, you do what you think will fit you best!
Your blades looking really nice by the way!
Best Regards!
 
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