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I`m thinking of offering a larger version of the L.R.K. that would measure 7" overall, with a 3" blade, 1/8" thick, of O1 tool steel.. In case you don`t know what the L.R.K. is, here is a photo, and dimensions of the standard model.

5" overall, 1" tall, 1/8" thick, with a 2" saber ground edge, and heat treat finish left on. Cost of these will be $40 shipped, or $45 with a kydex sleeve.

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The new model would be priced as follows:

Heat treat finish (no sheath) $55
Heat treat finish (kydex sleeve) $60
Heat treat finish with 1/4" thick micarta handle slabs (no sheath) $80
Heat treat finish with 1/4" thick micarta handle slabs (kydex sleeve) $85

Satin finish (no sheath) $65
Satin finish (kydex sleeve) $70
Satin finish with 1/4" thick micarta handle slabs (no sheath) $90
Satin finish with 1/4" thick micarta handle slabs (kydex sleeve) $95

These will have a 4 week lead time

What are your thoughts and opinions on something like this?
 
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I think it would be a very good idea and allow some people to get into a nice custom knife for some very low prices. I would definitely say go for it. good option to attract newer.

does the original fit inside a altoids tin or is it just a bit to long?
 
I think it's a great idea as well! VERY attractive pricing too!! I may have to order one of these bad boys!!
 
Looks like a great and versatile design. :thumbup: I would/will buy one for sure if you end up offering them.
 
grunt soldier said:
I think it would be a very good idea and allow some people to get into a nice custom knife for some very low prices. I would definitely say go for it. good option to attract newer.

does the original fit inside a altoids tin or is it just a bit to long?
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The original is a bit too long for an Altoids tin, but I recently made a smaller L.R.K. that would fit.

I had a young lady email me for a L.R.K. that she wanted 3" overall length. Here it is.

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And I still offer these on my website.

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I have a Tin knife (just received it from John a couple weeks ago) and am really surprised with how nice it feels in the hand- especially with some cord around the handle. Super nice, micro size knife with a terrific grind that pushes through wood like it was nothin'.
 
Hi John -

Options are nice - the more options you have the better - not everyone is as creative as a jds1, pitdog, outdoorsfan, kytrukey etc., so having lots of options gives a guy like me something to consider when I want to buy another blade.

How about a 14" overall Scanduckie! (just kidding).

best

mqqn
 
I think that's a good idea. It opens up another price point for you that should be attractive to buyers, and is a nice size at 7" oal to be useful and more comfortable than little three finger knives. It's tempting me already and it's not even official yet.
 
Would you offer different blade shapes or would it just be the dp model. For instance if I wanted a saber ground cp?
 
i like it, and agree with other comments here, might even compete with some production skeleton knives that aren't that different in price!
 
JK Knives said:
Clip point and wharncliff blade shapes would be available too.
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hey john. i think it is a good idea. in fact, looking at the handle shape....and putting a semi-wharncliffe on it....that is very similar to my custom order! so yeah...i like it!

if you decide to do this, i would order one. i mean, how could a guy go wrong with something like....
Heat treat finish with 1/4" thick micarta handle slabs (no sheath) $80
 
TPVT said:
hey john. i think it is a good idea. in fact, looking at the handle shape....and putting a semi-wharncliffe on it....that is very similar to my custom order! so yeah...i like it!

if you decide to do this, i would order one. i mean, how could a guy go wrong with something like....
Heat treat finish with 1/4" thick micarta handle slabs (no sheath) $80
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And don't forget 01 steel Todd.
 
mykel m said:
And don't forget 01 steel Todd.
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hey myke. is that what john uses for these? i was just cutting and pasting from the available options he listed above. that is the one i would go with. but, i mean....to get that for $80....i almost feel bad. almost. :D
 
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