My first BK-9 build, lets talk

It really narrows down to how you hold your knife, and how well you could compromise if you knocked off a feature or two. For example; I like choils on my knife so I can choke up on it for really fine, controlled work. However, I wouldn't use such a large knife for something like making a feather stick; usually I carry a smaller knife for that. If you plan to carry a smaller knife with you, then knock off the top two. Also, I mentioned that it's important how you hold your knife earlier. By this, I mean that you have two main types of gimping; the flat, flush with the spine ones, and the spine ramp. I tend to prefer the spine ramp for smaller knives, and generally go for the gimping flush with the blade because I tend to do more delicate work with a smaller blade. I find that the ramp gives me more control of the blade. And also, when you chop with the blade, a ramp could hurt your thump when you hit whatever you're chopping. I would go for the third one if you plan to do some chopping, and are carrying a smaller knife. Also, unless you really need a pot lifter, just knock it off. It can get snagged on things, and just isn't worth it when you can just bend down to pick the lid up instead, or even whittle a notch on a stick for that. One last thing: where did you make those designs? I've been drawing mine out on paper and I'm looking for a way to clean them up and make it more...professional :)
 
Thanks Kunai, that makes a lot of sense. I used my BK9 a bunch last night and found a new grip that really changed the need for a choil. If any of you haven't tried this, try putting your thumb down and riding on the front of the round handle scale. You can see this on youtube here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbb4SXWv0eg) at about 2 mins in. I carved a bunch with it last night that way and I was blown away what a sweet carver it was.

I have decided, you guys have spoken. Thumb ramps gone (dont like them, its already gone), scrap the choil, scrap the pot lifter. I thought the fish zipper was absolutely genious. Not sure on that yet. Its only about 1/4" wide and is rounded on the leading edge. I honestly dont see how it could really bite you. And especially dont see it being much of a saftey consideration when compared to the 9" razor sharp blade on the other end. I'll still think about this.
 
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