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Lorien said:
thank you, Dylan!

So, the last folding knife I made, (also my first lol) which I cheekily called 'Bird' for the forum, (it has another name it'll go by) is currently with a large knife manufacturer and should be available as a regular production knife for around $150, (I'm guessing) at some point in the fairly near future.

This knife is intended to follow the same path. Although there are no guarantees, it does have some interesting features which should appeal to a manufacturer from a geeky, knife nerd perspective. Fingers crossed! If it doesn't take, then I'll be offering it for sale here on Bladeforums. If it does take, the manufacturer will have it for a period of time, after which I'll get it back and sell it here on Bladeforums, (likely for more, haha!).

Once this knife is done and a few other projects are squared away, and some new ones started, my plan is to build a Bingalor, (first post in my Gallery page). It'll be a one-off, since I'll be figuring out procedures, identifying problems and testing it. Once I'm confident that I've gotten everything nailed down, I'm planning on outsourcing the cutting of the liners and blades and doing a small batch of them- between 4 and 6 probably.

The Bingalor is a special design to me, not simply because I personally find almost every aspect of it appealing but because I worked on that with my dearly departed friend, Bruce Bingenheimer, (hence the name). I designed that folder for him, and based the aesthetic on what I'd seen of his work. Apparently he sold a good many of them. I can't think of a better way to honour him than to pick up the torch and carry on with it.

I hope I answered your question somewhere in there!
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You answered and then some, thank you! It all sounds pretty terrific - feels like there is lots to look forward to.
 
I had three knives at Ian's for some engraving and time just got the better of him, so I guess it's been about two weeks now and I picked them up today. It was good for me, since I was able to get that folder mostly finished. The other two are basically finished, but this one not so much. Made some good progress today on it
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everything fits up really well, although I'ma have to make a lil tiny spacer to fill a gap between the handle and guard. Fortunately it's exactly the same both sides so I can say I meant to do that lol

the plunge bothered me and I decided to move it back. That way, the sharpening choil actually exists for a reason
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Aiming for permanent assembly tonight!
 
That is looking like a sweet knife! I can't wait to see it finished.
 
I've been working on this cooking knife for a long time now and finally put it to use today. It's a proof of concept for a company that I design knives for. It's an unusual knife, and I think it can best be compared to a gaucho knife. Designed for use in the field, it will dismantle whatever game is harvested, cut up your veggies and cut its way out of a thicket. It's thick and hefty, but is perfectly balanced for a pinch grip. If it needs to be used to clear brush, there is a hidden lanyard dock at the back of the handle.
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And then there is the SHAMAN's RAVEN totem... :)

You surely do mix it up Lorien. I love it!!!
 
RayseM said:
And then there is the SHAMAN's RAVEN totem... :)

You surely do mix it up Lorien. I love it!!!
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Thank you, Ray :)
I have a lot to learn, and I figure the best way for me to to that is to do as many different procedures and try as many new things as I can. Eventually I'll probably settle into something, but for now I'm constantly pushing myself. It's exhausting but indescribably rewarding
 
Lorien said:
I've been working on this cooking knife for a long time now and finally put it to use today. It's a proof of concept for a company that I design knives for. It's an unusual knife, and I think it can best be compared to a gaucho knife. Designed for use in the field, it will dismantle whatever game is harvested, cut up your veggies and cut its way out of a thicket. It's thick and hefty, but is perfectly balanced for a pinch grip. If it needs to be used to clear brush, there is a hidden lanyard dock at the back of the handle.
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I really like the "gaucho" sort of inspiration in this one, Lorien. I'm looking forward to seeing how the proof of concept works out for you.
 
Pàdruig said:
I really like the "gaucho" sort of inspiration in this one, Lorien. I'm looking forward to seeing how the proof of concept works out for you.
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thank you, Dylan🙌 It'll be fun to get it out into the forest for some different types of testing, but my wife seems to really like this knife for the kitchen and that says a lot. She doesn't mind the heftiness at all, in fact she likes that aspect of it. I think the weight helps do some of the work.

this'll be chillin overnight and then final tempering tomorrow. I can't believe how close it is to being done. Just one foot in front of the other!
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there'll be a small number of finished knives getting posted up soon!

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I'm thinking this blade is about done with the grinding for now. It's at around 220 grit and all the convex shaping toward the edge is applied. It'll be finished once it's between 400-600 grit, and I'm aiming to avoid a secondary bevel- I want it one nice, smooth convex plane right to the edge.

Anyway, I'm really starting to get a feel for my grinder and gaining some understanding of the many nuances that's going into my technique, meaning I still learn something new each time
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Lorien said:
I'm thinking this blade is about done with the grinding for now. It's at around 220 grit and all the convex shaping toward the edge is applied. It'll be finished once it's between 400-600 grit, and I'm aiming to avoid a secondary bevel- I want it one nice, smooth convex plane right to the edge.

Anyway, I'm really starting to get a feel for my grinder and gaining some understanding of the many nuances that's going into my technique, meaning I still learn something new each time
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I’m really digging that blade.
 
Ha ha, I'm glad to read this, I wasn't going to say anything, but that's the blockiest SOB. The blade is gorgeous. I'm trying to understand how you did that 'divot' feature.
 
I am really looking forward to seeing it all shaped up. That big ol' folding slab has a hell of an appeal.

Question: That hole that is placed in the depression which presumably might be used to open the knife, do you intend to put a thumb stud there or is that just part of the aesthetic?
 
ugh...taxes
can't wait to get back to my real job lol
 
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