Making a Magnacut "fighter"

[Owen K.]

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.

 

[DocJD]

If there's a next one ,maybe a big finger choil like Fred Perrin's designs :

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

This is a cool build to watch.

I actually agree with J. Doyle. When I looked at your original post today, I thought it looked really good! Just keep the same back shape but soften the curve. Not so steep toward the inner handle.
I love the original style of handle.

Also, maybe to make it look not so “folder-ish” you could mess around with the shape of the front of the scales where they terminate. Maybe a more dramatic arc?

I just realized that you have drilled holes all through the handle already, so maybe these ideas are moot.

Anyways, it’s a good looking knife. Excited to see the outcome.

 

[Owen K.]

Ok it's been a bit, I got it ground. FFG to 220. About 20thou behind the edge. Blue g10 liners and black canvas for the handle. She's all glued up and waiting for me to find motivation to shape and hand sand the handle.

 

[Owen K.]

 

[Owen K.]

Well, I'm calling it done for now. Couple things that didn't work out the way I wanted them to, but I'll spare ya. I think she looks pretty good and feels very nice. It should perform well. Maybe I'll put a better pic up tomorrow.

 

[justjed]

I think it looks pretty good. But, ya found out what happens when a design committee gets hold of a good idea.....

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Well, I'm calling it done for now. Couple things that didn't work out the way I wanted them to, but I'll spare ya. I think she looks pretty good and feels very nice. It should perform well. Maybe I'll put a better pic up tomorrow.
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In my opinion, it looks way better than your drawings. Good job!!!!
I didn't read all the pages.
What I was thinking for changing (from your original drawing) was to make the "clip" go all the way back, Straight. to near the handle. I don't like clip points.
I think it would look better.


But Yours now looks So Good that I'd play with it a bit before I'd want to change it. Again.... Really Nice.