My last from 2010, and my first in 2011 - Pictures added

Phillip Patton

Phillip Patton

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I don't have very good pics of the one from last year (Coop is hopefully shooting it soon) but here's my latest. As you can hopefully tell, it has a lot of Wheeler/Knight/Desrosiers influence.

It's probably my lightest and quickest fighter so far. Also my first knife with a raised clip.

Steel: A2

Hardness: 59

Blade length: 9"

Total length: 14"

Blade thickness: .200"

Handle material: African Blackwood


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Thanks for looking, and, as always, comments or critique is welcome.
 
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Phillip - that fighter is absolutely gorgeous. Lean, mean and all-business with really great lines. I'd love to see a damascus version.

Roger
 
this new look is a positive departure from your previous work:thumbup:.
Just one criticism, however, is the placement of the lanyard hole looks like it might cause a major hotspot. That's just judging from the picture.
Very nice looking knife, it has flow.
 
Lorien said:
Just one criticism, however, is the placement of the lanyard hole looks like it might cause a major hotspot.
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I'd probably just forego the lanyard hole alltogether. No biggie to me - I'm not clearing trails with a fighter anyway. :)

Roger
 
RogerP said:
I'd probably just forego the lanyard hole alltogether. No biggie to me - I'm not clearing trails with a fighter anyway. :)

Roger
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So would I. I hate them! Unfortunately, some people insist.

Lorien, you have a good point about the location, though. I did of course bevel the insides of the tube, but where do you think would be a better spot for it?


Thanks everyone for the input so far!
 
Man, that's nice Phillip! Very lean and mean... looks very fast!

And über clean too! :thumbup: :cool:
 
I actually don't use a lanyard much when I'm clearing trails, only when I have to chop through something big as it helps by giving a little leverage and can also help build momentum on the back stroke. I don't feel that a lanyard provides much if any safety. On gnarly terrain I prefer to not have my knife attached to me as I'd rather throw it away from me if I slip or fall.

As for placement, Phillip I think about 1/4" down from where it is now. If the lanyard or the hole it goes through can be felt then it will cause issues. There is a lot of movement going on between the heel of your hand the the top rearmost portion of the handle when you're swingin a knife around.
 
Very sexy blade and a very comfortable looking handle, a great combination. Kudos!
 
Thanks for the comments thus far. Here's the picture of the last one from 2010, as promised. I think Coop did a great job, as usual. :)

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Wow Phillip, those are both incredibly well done. Nice work man, nice work.
 
Mark Knapp said:
What are the stats on that second one? Both are top notch to my eyes.
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Thanks!

Here are the specs:

Steel: 1084 and 15n20, about 300 layers, in a butterfly pattern. (Except for the ricasso, which is random pattern. Not on purpose. :rolleyes: )

Blade length: 18.5"

Total length: 23.5"

Blade thickness: 1/4" at guard

Handle material: black paper micarta
 
When I unpackaged this one from the long box, I let out an audible "Whooouueey!"

It's substantial. (Understatement.)

Phillip's damascus is clean and vibrant. I implore you to open the LARGE photo he provided, and look at the steel at hi-res (21mp capture). Really good pattern.

Thanks for the opportunity. I wish you well on this!

Coop
 
That is some AWESOME work Phillip! That fighter looks CLEAN and MEAN, and the dagger blade is VERY impressive as well.

Peter
 
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