Opinions on Survival Rig

Hey John,

You've already got my input (and order). I was actually gonna suggest you do just this and elicit some opinions from these guys. None better to give you good guidance.

But the fact that you're asking and listening is a big plus in itself. IMO anyone who asks his customers what they would like to see in the knives can't fail. As long as the product is good to begin with of course.

BTW I dig the new wrap - looks way comfortable. Although I guess slabs are hard to beat, judging by the input here. ;)
 
hey Buffalo,

Thanks for your "earlier" input.

I got started in knife making by putting some slabs on a couple of purchased blanks. But at the same time putting designs on paper. Sometimes I am up at 2 or 3 AM just drawing out ideas, my designs on paper are way ahead of my skills in the shop.

BUt, even with some 500 to 600 designs I now have, I like to ask (and then listen) to the people who will use them (besides myself.)

Thanks,
John
 
Hi Landi,

First - don`t forget to work on your website (it says coming soon). It would be great to have a gallery of your knives in one place and to read a statement about your approaches and how your buisness operates - I.e. do you envision making batches of one knife and selling them, do you take custom orders etc.

I think the knife you produced looks really good. Your choice of steel is perfect for me, 1095, and I really like the blade shape. I`m okay with the choil as well as long as it is functional to fit your index finger with comfort. I find that a choil with a blade greater than 3 inches helps me get a lot of control on the blade during detailed work.

I tend to echo the statements about slabs. I like a naked knife for neck carry, but a knife this size can really benefit from slabs and give it better balance. Full flat grind is also preferred in my case. This really improves slicing ability and will make that .187 thickness perform just that much better in kitchen duty and other slicing camp chores.

Keep up the good work.
 
Personally I really like the knife. Like others have said, micarta or G10 handle slabs would make a knife of this size more comfortable for extended use. With regards to the choil, I prefer not to have them. I think 1095 steel is great, however, I also think the A2 steel you mention would be a step up.
 
KGD - yes, website and business design, work order flow, sales process are all under consideration, (by me) right now. As all custom knife makers, being chief cook and bottle washer (on a part time basis) is fun, challenging and frustrating at the same time. Thanks for your input.

Oh ya, (edit) I do like the idea of batches. I Don't want to get into heat treating, I use Peters in Meadville, PA. It is more economical from this perspective, as well as the over all process for me. I like to grind 20 or 30 knives at once (or over a few days) then get them to HT, then... it's all fun!

ceiw and Knifeman - thanks, and yes, I am thinking about my next steel order, A2, 1095, or 5160.

I should be posting some new designs from this batch in the next few days, looking forward to more reactions.
 
Landi said:
ceiw and Knifeman - thanks, and yes, I am thinking about my next steel order, A2, 1095, or 5160.

I should be posting some new designs from this batch in the next few days, looking forward to more reactions.
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Make sure you keep digitial pictures of your designs...always great to see those on a maker's website.

I too agree on the handle slabs; even if they are removeable slabs where the end user can wrap his own in 550 cord. Most would agree that for extended use, para-cord wrapped handles can be pretty rough on you.

I really like the design. I could go either way with or without the choil and there are opinions for both...a good optional choice for the intended user.

I have several 1/4" thick knives and I personally think they are too thick. 3/16" is better in my opinion; still strong enough with a full flat or convex grind, yet you get a lighter blade that will most liklely be carried more. A2, 1095 and 5160 are all great choices...my preference would be for A2 for mid-sized blades and 5160 for larger choppers.

I really like the design potential,

ROCK6
 
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