New Design Frenzy.

Dman3d said:
Me too, I really like the rebel.

Great to see some in the hand shots.
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I like the in hand shots as well.
I'm also glad that Andy has redesigned the handle to add more length. I've got a large(ish) hand and tend to prefer more length in the handle.
 
Just realized about the handles. Sort of looks like if you take some clay or play-doh and squeeze it in your hand. The resulting large forms at very similar to this.

Curious now what led you to this design Andy.
 
A few comparison pics for you. Set up next to my Bushboot.

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And with a few others...proto wingman second down - not really lined up evenly with the others. Below it are a Bushboot, Minimuk, and Bushcrafter. Top knife is a different maker.

 
Interesting comparison with the Bushboot with the opposite blade profiles.... Bushboot with the sort of droopy profile and Wingman pointed skyward. Nice contrast.
 
Tony how do you rate the handle comfort of the Wingman compared to the Bushboot? The Bushboot handle is not my favorite...a little too thin for my tastes. i do love the knife though.
 
dogbone11 said:
Tony how do you rate the handle comfort of the Wingman compared to the Bushboot? The Bushboot handle is not my favorite...a little too thin for my tastes. i do love the knife though.
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Let me get back to you on that ASAP. I'll tell you what I think.

Tony
 
So that's where that Bushboot ended up. Nice collection you have growing there Tony.
 
TxSportsman said:
Not sure if you were taking a jab or not, but here are a few low quality pictures in my medium sized hand.

Your mother in laws "gout ridden toe" fits perfectly in the center of my palm and promotes my hand to wrap around the rest of her "foot".

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I don't mean it as a jab- Andy and company produces some awesome knives that can get the work done.
I'm sure they are sweet in the hand, every knife I've ever held from the forge melts in your hand, and I'm sure you can really lock down on that handle burble, but I'm just not digging the lines, especially the bump on the spine of the tang-- That's all. Looking at the graceful, smooth lines of the bush boot compared to the other knife's functional lines is a striking difference.
 
Out of the new designs, I'm most attracted to the Wingman, even if looks like an arthritic toe or whatever. ;) Maybe it's the funky lines.

Interested to see how the redesign looks.
 
Starting to see some photos pop up of the new models. Cool stuff. I am looking forward to the reviews. I'll admit the wingman looks funky, and I will wait to see how that one evolves. I am looking hard at the Renegade and/or Maverick.
 
between the rebel and maverick, i will undoubtedly be getting the maverick. now i just have to patiently wait for one with handle scales i like to become available, and get lucky.
 
swonut said:
I don't mean it as a jab- Andy and company produces some awesome knives that can get the work done.
I'm sure they are sweet in the hand, every knife I've ever held from the forge melts in your hand, and I'm sure you can really lock down on that handle burble, but I'm just not digging the lines, especially the bump on the spine of the tang-- That's all. Looking at the graceful, smooth lines of the bush boot compared to the other knife's functional lines is a striking difference.
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Oh, I only meant the part about how someone described the knife! And my reply was meant to be sarcastic for what its worth.
 
swonut said:
Ok. I can't take it any longer. Someone described Andy's knives as they should remind you of your first love -- hmmm, ahhhh, wwwwww...... Always smooth, magical, you know, "like a lady." All I see in this latest design variant is a gigantic, swollen, gout ridden, arthritic toe-- like my mother-in-law. Please help me see something else!!! Please, tell me about how they look like the suspension on a F1 car or whatever.. Alternatively, post some pictures about how they fit in your hand and let your take control of the situation at hand...
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swonut said:
I don't mean it as a jab- Andy and company produces some awesome knives that can get the work done.
I'm sure they are sweet in the hand, every knife I've ever held from the forge melts in your hand, and I'm sure you can really lock down on that handle burble, but I'm just not digging the lines, especially the bump on the spine of the tang-- That's all. Looking at the graceful, smooth lines of the bush boot compared to the other knife's functional lines is a striking difference.
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No offense taken at all my friend. Hopefully we can get one into your hand. In fact, I'd like to send you one to review. You game?

Tekton said:
I like the in hand shots as well.
I'm also glad that Andy has redesigned the handle to add more length. I've got a large(ish) hand and tend to prefer more length in the handle.
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Yea, for some reason I just drew the handle shorter than I thought. It was supposed to be the same length as the Hiking Buddy handle. The extra length will be welcome.

Dman3d said:
Just realized about the handles. Sort of looks like if you take some clay or play-doh and squeeze it in your hand. The resulting large forms at very similar to this.

Curious now what led you to this design Andy.
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I got into knives through khukuri's over in the Himilayan Imports section. These handle designs are based on Khukuri geometry.

dogbone11 said:
Tony how do you rate the handle comfort of the Wingman compared to the Bushboot? The Bushboot handle is not my favorite...a little too thin for my tastes. i do love the knife though.
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The thickness of the handles varies a lot from specimen to specimen. Just a product of hand carving them.
 
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