My knife design, is it plausible?

The reason that I suggested reducing the size of the fitting was not only for aesthetic reasons, but also for WEIGHT!!!! I would go so far as to suggest baging the large buttcap and either go withnothing or a thin stainless buttcap. The handle shape is very pleasing to the eye and I would think that it wouldbe very ergonomic. If you absolutely have to have a stainless blade, then i agree with Barker about going with something a little better than 440C. If you are willing to go with carbon steel, then that opens up your universe a bit. You could have that swooping plunge with a flat grind and, if you pick the right steel, a hamon:D Take a look at the Blade Forums bowie. It has that type of plunge grind.
 
Kevin Jones said:
That's about just what I was thinking. Especially the two pins, better yet one in the center (mosaic might be nice).
Cut the bolster and pummel down quite a bit and soften the curvature of such.
Hand rub satin finish the blade grinds and mirror polish the blade flats.

Reduce the belly a little more and taper toward the point as the blade needs a more sleeker profile. Less campy, as you have the makings of a dangerious looking fighter there.

Rich high grain Ironwood or Cocobolo would be excellent choices for handle material.

All just my opinion, of course.
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You might still need 2 pins if this is going to be a full tang knife.
 
James,

One other thing to consider is the flats. In your drawing it is going all the way to the tip. I would bring the grind line (bevel) up higher. Otherwise your tip would be really fat unless you had a major taper in the blade.

I agree with Roger, once your satisfied with the design, post it on the maker's forum.

Paul
 
PSarganis said:
James,

One other thing to consider is the flats. In your drawing it is going all the way to the tip. I would bring the grind line (bevel) up higher. Otherwise your tip would be really fat unless you had a major taper in the blade.

I agree with Roger, once your satisfied with the design, post it on the maker's forum.

Paul
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Major taper is good:D
 
jdm61 said:
That would be a wicked integral......and a pricey one too:thumbup: :D
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$ No doubt.
Jamesp just asked how much, didn't say he was on a budget. ;) :D

Edmund Davidson? WOW :eek:

But seriously, considering the overall and double bolsters, I don't see it as an inexpensive custom in any event. Integral or otherwise.
 
jdm61 said:
The reason that I suggested reducing the size of the fitting was not only for aesthetic reasons, but also for WEIGHT!!!! I would go so far as to suggest baging the large buttcap and either go withnothing or a thin stainless buttcap. The handle shape is very pleasing to the eye and I would think that it wouldbe very ergonomic. If you absolutely have to have a stainless blade, then i agree with Barker about going with something a little better than 440C. If you are willing to go with carbon steel, then that opens up your universe a bit. You could have that swooping plunge with a flat grind and, if you pick the right steel, a hamon:D Take a look at the Blade Forums bowie. It has that type of plunge grind.
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I'm a little confused here. Are you saying stainless can't be flat ground?
Chuck
 
I think he means that you can create the swooping plunge line with a flat grind just as you could with a hollow grind. That you could use a stronger flat grind, yet get the same aesthetic effect of the swooping plunge.
 
I see nothing wrong with this design from a knifemaking point of view. Construction and shape are compatible with regular tools and materials found in a knifemaker's shop.

Any changes in design are for personal tastes, but it could easily be made. Questions that come to mind are what steel to use, handle materials, and size of the knife and sheathing.

This pattern has potential for a good working knife.
 
JAMESP: You can contact Bernard Sparks at dogknife@juno.com Their website is under reconstruction. Bernard is an origonal member of the Knife Makers Guild and has been making great knives that are well planned, executed and a delight to use. Send them an email and if you want he will call you, he doesn't always hear the phone.
 
It's great, but aside from that if you can draw something that well,
there's no reason....absolutely none,
stopping you from making it yourself.

Good luck, man.
 
The most important question wasn't asked. What is the purpose for this knife? Is it for looking at or for using? If it's a using knife what it's made out of is going to be according to it's intended use.
Scott
 
Gossman Knives said:
The most important question wasn't asked. What is the purpose for this knife? Is it for looking at or for using? If it's a using knife what it's made out of is going to be according to it's intended use.
Scott
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That's a fine question there Scott :confused:
I believe most of us were just assuming it would be a pretty knife.

No question about the purpose of the knife shown in your signiture line :eek:
 
I would use the knife, but it would definetly not be a beater.
Thanks again for all the replies.
-James
 
jamesp said:
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All I can say is that's a fine looking knife with lots of "user" potential. Good look with your search. :thumbup:
 
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