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New Model - Survivor Jr. - What do you think?

Discussion in 'Koster Knives' started by Daniel Koster, Jun 15, 2010.

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Which would you prefer - longer? shorter? original?

  1. Longer blade

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  2. Shorter blade

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  3. Original blade length (9")

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  1. Dec 3, 2010 #81
    shaving sharp

    shaving sharp Gold Member Gold Member

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    I am "all in" for at least one and possibly another.
     
  2. Dec 9, 2010 #82
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Ok - I'm getting the next prototype cut - should be here soon. fingers crossed...!!
     
  3. Jan 10, 2011 #83
    shaving sharp

    shaving sharp Gold Member Gold Member

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    Another month,just though I would bug you again Dan. Hope to have one for camping season this spring.Just picked up a full size this morning here on the forums.It needs a little brother.
     
  4. Jan 11, 2011 #84
    MajorD

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    That was a great grab on the full size. I missed that one by one minute. The full size Survivor is now on the top of my list as a MUST have. I will order one of any size however the original will remain my priority until I can get one.

    Dave
     
  5. Jan 12, 2011 #85
    Dusty One

    Dusty One Gold Member Gold Member

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    Looks great I like the size.....
     
  6. Feb 1, 2011 #86
    dan-g

    dan-g

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    I would have to buy one if it was the shorter version in 3v. GCM is fine however, this may sound weird but I would love a gost g-10 handle. I dont really care how thick it is or what kind of sheaths it would come with. I do think the thicker tip is a good idea.

    it would be great if these short Survivors came out in about a year and a half that way I could have a whole year to get used to my Monster Nessie, (hint, hint)
     
    Last edited: Feb 1, 2011
  7. Apr 22, 2011 #87
    shaving sharp

    shaving sharp Gold Member Gold Member

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    Two months and no progress whats going on with this knife Dan?
     
  8. Apr 22, 2011 #88
    thumper416

    thumper416

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    I'm also waiting on these!
     
  9. Jan 8, 2013 #89
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Time to wake this one back up to see if there is still interest...!!!


    Dan
     
  10. Jan 9, 2013 #90
    sax1960

    sax1960

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    I'm very interested only if the tip will be stronger.
    Dan, most of your knives are suffering from a very fragile tip and this is not acceptable for a Survivor.
    Also the EDC (I have a 4") is affected by this problem: just do not grind the spine.
    Thanks
    Saverio
     
  11. Jan 9, 2013 #91
    lumberjacker

    lumberjacker

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    yes
    "I'm very interested only if the tip will be stronger.
    Dan, most of your knives are suffering from a very fragile tip and this is not acceptable for a Survivor."- sax1960
     
  12. Jan 9, 2013 #92
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I've made the belly deeper and have changed how I grind it since the first couple batches of Survivors. With those first ones - I did indeed grind a few of them too thin out toward the tip. For those who don't own one...thin is relative. This is still a substantial blade.

    However, that said, I did change how I do the grinds and they are much thicker. I did the same with the Bushcarft and BushMaster too.

    Dan
     
  13. Jan 9, 2013 #93
    discdoggin

    discdoggin

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    Would love to participate in a passaround of the Jr., looks just about right! Um, would that special piece of Mesquite fit this pattern??? :D

    DD
     
  14. Jan 9, 2013 #94
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Nope - sorry, Bro. But these handles are BIG.

    :thumbup:

    Dan
     
  15. Jan 9, 2013 #95
    discdoggin

    discdoggin

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    Damn. Still have to figure something out for that...
     
  16. Jan 18, 2013 #96
    lumberjacker

    lumberjacker

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    any updates ?
     
  17. Jan 18, 2013 #97
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I've always wondered what this would look like with thumbgrooves ...any thoughts?
     
  18. Jan 18, 2013 #98
    Daniel Koster

    Daniel Koster www.kosterknives.com Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Here's the latest design:

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    I gave it more belly - which means more steel out near the tip. Also, I am using less false-edge. Enough to be *sexy* but not too much that it removes steel. And I added thumbgrooves.

    Dan
     
  19. Jan 18, 2013 #99
    lumberjacker

    lumberjacker

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    Oct 12, 2008
    I will take it .
     
  20. Jan 18, 2013 #100
    sax1960

    sax1960

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    Apr 2, 2008
    Very interested! Waiting to see pics from a prototype. Looks really sexy...
     
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