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My First Bushcrafter?

Brian, funny thing is I sort of started with a scandi grind then I compared it to other scandis in these forums, yours in particular. Then I just wasn't happy with my work anymore. So I had to regrind it to what it is now. I really want to do a true scandi but I'm still having a hard time with it. I just need practice I think.

The handle is comfortable. I'm just not used to it being so beefy. I like more compact stuff for me personally.
 
I wanted to take my SCANDI into a full flat grind!!! :D:D

I tilt my platen forward and clamp the blade in an aluminum angle with vice grips or I'd never get the grind ceal at all being that steep. Just push in.....pull towards tip, flip sides and repeat. OVER AND AOVER

I prefer yours for a user to what I make anyday but thats just because what you make is what I like to use:thumbup:
 
I prefer the high saber grind you've got on this knife to a Scandi grind. The Scandi grind doesn't seem quite as versatile in to me.
 
I'd leave it up to whoever is ordering on the handle material. I'd go with 3/8 scales and maybe some layered liners to thicken it up even more, it I were to order one. Also, what is the blade width (edge to spine)?
 
raylaconico said:
Mark, I tried to do a true scandi but I just wasn't happy with my grinding. I guess I need more practice with it.
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I am thinking of getting a coote to set up for scandi grinds only. Hmmmm, just remember KMG's have different tooling arms. Might just get another tooling arm, it would be cheaper. When I get it set up, come over and try it out....:thumbup:
 
Ray, the way I have learned to grind scandi is to set up a jig at 12.5 degrees. Free hand is nearly impossible....
 
If I'm not mistaken Koster and Fiddleback both use a jig for their scandi's as well.

I really like that knife you got. When does the spine start to dip that 1/8th inch into the point? Is it a curve or a straight line? It's kinda hard to see from the pics.
 
I'm a latecomer to this party but man-oh-man, that there is a home run! (Sorry, watching the Yanks right now.) I am of the thicker hande camp for this application. Did you happen to take a spine shot?

I'm sure there is a line for this one but I'll take 2nds or 3rds or whatever :o.
 
charlieridge said:
Ray, the way I have learned to grind scandi is to set up a jig at 12.5 degrees. Free hand is nearly impossible....
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I guess a jig would be the best way but I don't plan on doing many of these so it's probably not practical for me to make one. Besides, I can just go to your shop when you're set up:D

I just wanted to see if I can do it. This was my first attempt that I really tried. I'm going to try again just because I'm stuborn and don't want to give up:o
 
Bushcrafter....Where ? That ain't no bushcrafter ! Just send that thing to me & I'll get rid of it & no one will ever know about it :D Just kidding 'ol Bud:p It looks really nice :thumbup: I'de be proud to own one !
 
Guess who else uses a jig? The Scandinavians!!!! Not just Fiddleback and Koster. I watched a video of Ray Mears having a scandi blade forged. Not only did the smith forge it "backwards" by making the tang first before forging the blade (here in the USA we are taught to forge the blade and blade tip first) , he ground it on a huge round stone, giving his blade a slight hollow grind!!!! I saw this video on U-Tube, but I have no idea how to find it and bring it over here. I run a forge, not computers!!! LOL
 
Add me to the list of those who a) really like that knife :thumbup: and b) prefer thicker handles.
 
GREAT lookingfknife there Ray!! I'm with you on the thinner grip, but that's a personal preference. That blade shape is top notch, Bravo!!
 
can't add too much that hasn't already been said but that is an amazing looking knife that I'l bet is a heck of a performer...Great job!! I like the thicker handle and the grind I would make the handle a little shorter but that just me...I like handles that just fit my hand. AIA Fantastic Job!!
 
Ray, that is a definite home run...good balance to blade and handle, well done. I would suggest staying with a convex grind. My two cents on the handle thickness: I like the 3/8 slabs, if they're contoured, I find the added thickness is more comfortable with extended use, particularly on hard materials and the extra thickness along with depth are much more torque resistant, also helpful with hard materials. By torque resistant I mean not slipping or rotating in the hand. If the knife is just used for food prep and soft materials in general, torque isn't much of a real factor. I would like to see how you develop your concept, it has "winner" all over it.
 
Nice job Ray! I'm a fan of thick handles and feel they belong on a Bushcrafter.
Great looking blade you made and I suspect you'll be making a few more to fill demand!
 
Best knife you've made yet!
Although, a true scandi or convex scandi would be nice, oh and wood scales...
 
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