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My First Bushcrafter?

raylaconico

raylaconico

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Well, I've never made a dedicated bushcraft knife because I don't really do any bushcrafting. I'm not even sure if this qualifies as a true bushcrafter because it's not a scandi grind. It does cut wood very well though.

It started out as a scandi but I wasn't happy with my grind and wasn't real sure of the performance. I pushed the grind up a little and made it slightly convex with a micro convex edge. The blade is 4" long, 1/8" thick, 1095 steel. The handle is canvas micarta with stainless pins/tube. The handle material is 2 toned but it was supposed to be brown. It's part brown and part butterscotch. Kind of cool actually.

Please let me know what you guys think... Thanks for looking!
-Ray Laconico

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I like it a LOT!

It is like an "all arounder!"

Nice size.

Wouldn't worry too much about the grind.

I'm sure it performs 100%

What steel? oops sorry, you said 1095. All the better!

Carl-
 
Awesome as usual Ray! Your designs are 100% function. Keep up the good work. I have been using my Trailside Camp knife a lot the past few weeks and it just keeps on going.
 
:eek:Ray thats awesome. Really pointy tip, nice size, looks like a bushcrafter to me!! Lots of guys actually would prefer a convex ground bushcrafter type knife.....


Perfection as usual!:cool:
 
Oh snap! That looks great man!! I think you did a great job, I'd be quite happy to have one on my belt. :thumbup:
 
A very functional looking knife. Plain, simple and looks sturdy, exactly what a working knife should be. Has a good sized handle and a versatile blade shape. I think you've got a winner. :)
 
Awesome!!! (three exclamation points is somthing I use only for the best). Were I ordering one, I would opt for about an inch less handle, but I like the blade shape and I really like how you did the grind (don't listen to TF:D). Dang, just when I thought I had every knife that I wanted......
 
Thanks guys! I apreciate the input:thumbup:. The handle scales measure 4 7/8" long. It's probably on the large side. I also used thicker 3/8" material instead of my usual 1/4" scales. It's definately got a full feeling handle. It feels different from what I normally make.

Overall, I like how it turned out. As far as function, It's great. There are a few little details I'd change but only for looks and feel. I'm not used to having such a fat handle but most bushcrafters I've seen have these fat handles so I was thinking maybe that's how people want them.

Do you guys think I should stick with the 3/8" scale material I used on this or should I go with my usual 1/4" that I normally use?
 
raylaconico said:
Thanks guys! I apreciate the input:thumbup:. The handle scales measure 4 7/8" long. It's probably on the large side. I also used thicker 3/8" material instead of my usual 1/4" scales. It's definately got a full feeling handle. It feels different from what I normally make.

Overall, I like how it turned out. As far as function, It's great. There are a few little details I'd change but only for looks and feel. I'm not used to having such a fat handle but most bushcrafters I've seen have these fat handles so I was thinking maybe that's how people want them.

Do you guys think I should stick with the 3/8" scale material I used on this or should I go with my usual 1/4" that I normally use?
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Here's a vote for staying with the thicker 3/8th's scales.
 
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