New EDC prototypes - yes, there's TWO

I really like these knives. I can't wait for you to start making them.

Are these protos for sale?
 
Having owned one of the previous proto's and handling 2 others I can say that we are in for a treat here guys. Awesome substantial knives.
 
I like the 3.5" version, it looks like a great design. For me either 3V or CPM 154 would be fine.
 
I would love to do them out of CPM154 - but it is in serious shortage right now. Who knows...maybe more will come down the road. *shrug*


I do need some feedback on these, so yes, I imagine they are up for grabs. :D

Dan
 
First choice is 3", second choice is 3.5". Steels in this order: 3V, CPM 154, D-2. Would like a polished blade for use in high humidity conditions out and about. There should be some money in my account towards a down payment if these materialize. Good luck!
 
The grind is finished to 400 grit. I don't do mirror polishing...not a viable user finish.

I have done different types of pocket sheaths...would be interested to see what you have in mind
 
I've always thought the best EDC/user knife is a beefed up paring knife. I think I'm not alone because if you take a look at most bushcraft designs you'll notice that they look almost identical to high end paring knives. The difference being width and thickness. What I see here is basically the same. There are a lot of paring knives out there with a full handle and short blade. Below is a pic of a 3.5 inch paring knife for comparison.
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I much prefer the grind on this one...

Also, I would like to see handle options such as the blue & black G-10 that were available for the necker. To me, the micarta wins for serious applications, but for just toting around all day I would like something that doesn't grip as much (and perhaps wear down my jeans a little bit).

I like the idea of the tapered tang. When I think of an EDC fixed blade, I think of something small enough to leave in my pocket, big enough to clip to my belt, light enough to carry on my neck, but stronger than any folder out there. I think that the tapered tang accommodates "my" view of it a little more.

I really like it, Dan. Bravo.
 
I really like this design and agree wholeheartedly on my happiness with the lack of a sharpening choil. I like them both a lot but will go with the 3.5" blade for overall adaptability. You said the tangs are drilled which is great because anything to drop weight on a small knife like this is good since it won't need it for chopping. You might even consider tapering the tang to drop more weight. I'm not so sure I think it even needs to be 3/16" thick, you could probably easily get away with a little thinner stock, but maybe the high hollow grind wouldn't make it overly beefy in the blade at 3/16". Without it in the hand and to use, it's hard for me to tell. Overall, I truly love the concept of as much blade into a small package as you can fit and still retain the most functionality. This is a great one Dan and I look forward to your making these.
 
This design looks great. I actually like the 3" version better--just seems a wee bit easier to carry. And practically speaking, I rarely need more than 3" of blade. If I do need more, I've got a bigger knife with me. The key to this design in my eyes is the REAL handle with a useful blade.

I'll take one 3" in 3V :thumbup:.
 
Daniel Koster said:
I would love to do them out of CPM154 - but it is in serious shortage right now. Who knows...maybe more will come down the road. *shrug*


I do need some feedback on these, so yes, I imagine they are up for grabs. :D

Dan
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Can we get them in O1? I don't need the fancy steels...
 
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