New Line Of Knives?

[JK Knives]

With the economy being so bad, I`m considering bringing out a line of knives, with any standard handle material, for a base price of $125 + $6 shipping, without a sheath. (sheath can be ordered for $15) I`m thinking about 8" overall, with a 3 1/2" blade, 1/8" thick. What I need to figure out is what blade shape (or shapes) would be most popular, that`s where you guys come in. Please post in the poll (multiple choices are allowed) and help me out! Also, please post in the thread your reasons.

 

[gradall5200]

Im posting this pic up cause sometimes I have to refer to it cause I kinda have a bad memory. Thought it may help a few of us, Im sure everyone else know better than me but sometimes I have to cheat!

 

[gradall5200]

I voted for clip point and straight back! My primary reasons are this. I like a pointed tip for things such as removing zip ties where you need a point to to slip in to make a cut. The other reason is I do a lot of cutting that requires piercing so the pointed tip is a big help for me. I know that may not be as popular for the bushcraft stuff but it is with me. and as far at the straight back, well I just love the look and the way it feels when Im using it for working and slicing etc. - Joel

 

[outdoorsfan]

I picked three (spear, clip, wharnie). Of the ones on the list, those would be what I would choose between and find the most useful.

My all around favorite is drop point.

 

[glennbad]

I picked spear, clip, and wharncliffe. I didn't see drop point listed. Isn't that more of a blade style for bushcraft or general outdoors use?

I agree the clip is pretty standard.

What is your target audience? What are they using your knives for? That would dictate the direction you might go in for blade. A knife can look good, but if the blade style does not suit the task at hand, it's just a hunk of metal.

 

[Mack]

I chose clip, semi wharn and wharn. The clip's cutting surface is very similar to the spear's and to me the wharny's are just about perfect for most normal cutting jobs.

 

[Metal Made Fox]

I know a what a Wharncliff is but can someone explain what a "semi" Wharncliff is?

 

[slg98]

I've always liked Spear point, no particular reason. They just work well for me..

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[JK Knives]

I know a what a Wharncliff is but can someone explain what a "semi" Wharncliff is?

 

[JK Knives]

Since the week of the 14th looks to be down to one order, maybe I should try to make a couple?

 

[B JACKSON]

I did not vote because there was no choice for drop point.
I'll bet you a dollar that if drop point had been offered as a choice, it would be winning.

so here is my write in ballot
[Drop point

 

[slg98]

I did not vote because there was no choice for drop point.
I'll bet you a dollar that if drop point had been offered as a choice, it would be winning.

so here is my write in ballot
[Drop point

Actually Drop points are pretty nice..! :thumbup:

..

 

[KYenglish]

return of the budget line, yay, dare I say LRK?

I voted for spear and wharncliff

my reasons are my own









I'd actually vote whancliff for pure utility (as in the examples above) but I think spear catches more eyes generally if I were to guess. FYI, don't give up o the deluxe line idea, hit the market from both ends why not?

 

[JK Knives]

I have received 5 or 6 emails saying this idea is just not practical, that if I can`t sell knives at the regular price, a lesser priced model won`t make much difference. I`m going to scrap this idea.