Mini-Tusker

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I wanted to post this because the Mini-Tusker has changed since I first came up with the design 2 years ago. The original was basically a scaled down version of my larger Tusker. It was 8 1/2" overall with a 4" blade, 3/4" choil, 1/8" thick by 1 1/4" wide. Working with K. Estela, we came up with what is known as the Mini-Tusker that you see now. Kev asked me to make a similar knife about a year ago. It was the same size only 3/16" thick by 1 1/4" wide, no choil. I believe Marcello owns it now. Then Kev tweaked the specs to 5/32" thick by 1" wide. His is 8" overall with a 4" blade and a short ricasso. I think about an 1/8" wide. I stuck with his specs only made the handle 4 1/2", the blade 4" with a 1/4" ricasso giving it a 3 3/4" cutting edge.
The "new" Mini-Tusker is much better according to the feedback Kev has provided me. He uses a knife extensively while working with Marty Simon at the WLC.
Scott
 
The one you are describing sounds like the one that got my attention.
This is the one Kevin posted a few pics of recently in his "seal of approval" thread, right? I am very much looking forward to having one of those in the near future.:thumbup: That one evolved into a very functional everyday, every-occasion-knife.

Is there an estimated ETA on these, Scott? Not nagging - just curious. I never even thought to ask when I asked for one.:o
 
Just to reiterate, the updated mini-tusker I currently carry is my ideal knife. It is just big enough to handle every task I use it for as a utility knife but not overly built like the now unpopular sharpened prybars of the late 90's and early 00's. The mini-tusker Scott made for me has been used a great deal and it is still shaving sharp and showing no signs of major wear (patina excluded).

I can't think of a way to improve upon the design Scott and I discussed and he made into reality. This knife has been handled by a lot of my friends here on the forum and it always gets the nod of approval. Scott made a real winner with this one!
 
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