New Breeden Peace Maker/ Hamilton handle

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sicily02

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Hi all I just finished this new Peace maker knife today. It has a new handle design the Hamilton handle. Jeff H here on the forums contacted me about having a Peace maker knife made but ith a different handle shape. I liked it so much that I made myself a new knife with this handle shape and thought I would post a couple of pics. The little extra curve to the handle where the index finger goes just feels great. I will post a pic of the old handle style to show the difference. I made mine with a 6" blade 5/32" thickness and a 4.5" handle with orange G-10 for the handle slabs ofcourse LOL What else is new. right?
Enough chatting here are the pics.

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I will be making these with the PSKK ( old handle) handle and the new Hamilton handle like this one.

Take care all and tell me what you think of this new Peace maker knife.

Bryan
 
Looks pretty awesome! Sort of like a big camp carving knife.......cool! :thumbup:
 
Looks like a fine design, but I still personally prefer the old style handle. Just not a fan of the choil-type thing any longer.
 
Looks handy. I actually like the idea. If done right it works really well. Gossman and Blindhorse knives are just a couple of makers that incorporate that finger notch in the handle of a few knives.

Yours looks great and looks to be very comfortable as you left plenty of meat there.
 
Another nice one Bryan. :thumbup: I really like that handle/blade combo.

Jeff
 
I actually really like the look of this one, Bryan. I'm usually not a fan of finger notches in handles, but I like the way this one is implemented. It's shallow enough to not effect grip changes too much, but deep enough to give it a secure hold. Yeah, I definitely like this.

Edit: Love your new site, by the way. I just noticed you've got it up. :thumbup:
 
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Wow Bryan. I really like the modification to that design. It looks perfect for a knife that size.

Brian
 
Hi all thanks for the comments Jeff H is the one behind this thought. I have been using this new knife today and WOW is just one word I think fits this knife and the way it feels. I am very pleased with the way it came out.
LOL Just like every thing in life some will like it some will not LOL But for me it works out and I Justed wanted to say
Thanks Jeff H for a very neat idea.
Kyp Thanks for the seeing the new Breedenknives web site Thanks to
Brian Andrews I now have one. Brian did a really great job. LOL well I think so LOL


Bryan
 
Bryan, I like the new handle design. Just that little space for a finger is really useful. Great work! :thumbup:
 
Hi Bryan - I'm still a bit partial to the original style for its aesthetics, but appreciate the additional security that the new finger notch (not choil) would offer. I'll just put in another plug on what an ass kick'n blade the peacemaker is.

Mine's been getting lots of kitchen duty lately - and I just keep it in the kitchen knives block. It is supper handy for just so many cutting tasks that I just can't bear to see it stored away waiting for the next camping trip. Hand filling comfort is the only way I can describe what it feels like to pick this knife up!

Also great to see a your website up. I've got it bookmarked!
 
sicily02 said:
.....I am very pleased with the way it came out..........Bryan
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Hey, Bryan,
I am tickled it worked out. It is EXACTLY what I was thinking too. The way you execute an idea amazes me. And, thanks for the credit - you're one stand-up guy!:thumbup: As you said, "not for everyone," but it looks like it has a few advocates. The original idea came from when I was playing with the first (Osage) PM and I realized that it was just long enough and had just enough mass to do some light "chopping" if you grasp the handle with the thumb and index finger and add a bit of tip speed by "flicking" the handle with the other three fingers in addition to some wrist action. Saves some effort and the light grip won't transmit shock as much. Again - LIGHT "chopping," but a bit of "peck, peck, peck..." action yielded good results. The shallow notch should keep the handle from slipping forward as you work without being a nuisance otherwise.

Nice looking knives - BOTH versions! I am anxious to get one of my own.:D
 
Thanks again all for so many kind comments on this knife.
Getting to chat and know you all has been a blessing to me and kathy.

Thanks again,

Bryan
 
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